Giving a teaching demonstration can be intimidating. In fact, you can win (or lose) a job based on your performance during a demonstration lesson. Show
It is important to know what you are getting into and how you can effectively prepare for the lesson. On this page education expert Professor MacGregor Kniseley provides tips and resources that will help you ace your teaching demonstration. Featured Programs: Sponsored School(s) Grand Canyon University Featured Program: B.S. in Early Childhood, M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Leads to initial teacher licensure), Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership: Special Education (Quantitative Research) Request Info Liberty University Featured Program: A.A. in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure), Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education, Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Curriculum and Instruction, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) Request Info Purdue University Global Featured Program: Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration, Master of Science in Education Request Info Walden University Featured Program: BS in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Doctor of Education (EdD), Education Specialist (EdS) Request Info USC Rossier School of Education Featured Program: Master of Arts in Teaching online, Master of Arts in Teaching – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages online, Master of Education in School Counseling online, Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership online Request Info Southern New Hampshire University Featured Program: MEd in Curriculum & Instruction, MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Education Leadership, MS in Higher Education Administration Request Info Arizona State University Featured Program: Education, MA Request Info What Is a Teacher Demonstration Lesson?A demonstration lesson is a planned lesson taught to an interview committee or a group of students to assess your teaching abilities and skills. The process can vary depending on the school:
What Do Employers Evaluate During a Demonstration Lesson?Employers judge qualities related to effective teaching. They often use professional teaching standards such as the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and state certification standards to define their expectations. Below are four important criteria for giving a job-winning demonstration. For each criterion we provide the indicators that employers are likely to use to evaluate your demonstration lesson, tips for ensuring your teaching demo meets these criteria, and valuable resources to help you plan.
1. Organize and deliver a purposeful lesson.What with standardized testing and criteria for teaching to specific standards, teachers face high demands for accountability. There never seems to be enough time in the school day to cover everything. Effective teachers must be well-prepared, well-organized, and purposeful in their instruction. Indicator: Conveys a strong sense of purpose and knows the lesson well. Tips for making it happen:
Indicator: Sequences planned learning experiences with a timetable. Tips for making it happen:
Indicator: Delivers an engaging lesson that motivates students to learn. Tips for making it happen:
Resources to Help Get You ThereHow to Plan Effective Lessons (Association for Curriculum Development, ASCD) 5 Tips to Improve Your Lesson Plan (NEA Today) 10 Teacher Resources For Lesson Planning Templates & Tools (Teachthought.com) Teaching Channel (videos, ideas for lesson plans, lesson planning strategies) 5 Strategies for Creating Effective, Engaging Lessons (TeachHUB.com) Lesson Planet (online curriculum search tool for K–12 educators) 3 Reasons Why Teachers Need To Use Technology in the Classroom (Concordia University blog) 2. Respond to all learners.Effective teachers recognize the wide range of needs among diverse learners in the classroom. They use knowledge of how their students learn along with their students’ individual interests, strengths, challenges, language, cultural backgrounds, and developmental needs to mold their lessons. In addition, effective teachers collaborate with other school personnel in teaching students with special needs. Indicator: Connects with all students in the classroom. Tips for making it happen:
Indicator: Differentiates instruction to engage all learners. Tips for making it happen:
Indicator: Assesses student learning. Tips for making it happen:
Resources to Help Get You ThereResources for Addressing Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Your Classroom (National Education Association, NEA) The National Association for Multicultural Education Preparing for Cultural Diversity: Resources for Teachers (Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation) Culture in the Classroom (Teaching Tolerance) 6 Ways to Implement a Real Multicultural Education in the Classroom (the Edvocate) Tips for Educators on Accommodating Different Learning Styles (UMass Dartmouth) Teaching Strategies to Approach Different Learning Styles (TeachHUB.com) Learning Styles: All Students Are Created Equally (and Differently) (Teach.com) How to Engage the 7 Types of Learners in Your Classroom (Literacy Planet) 3. Manage the class.Effective teachers create the conditions for a safe, productive learning environment. They have a plan for a well-managed classroom based on a learning community, structures, routines, and clear expectations and instructions. Indicator: Creates a positive environment that fosters learning and respect. Tips for making it happen:
Indicator: Makes smooth transitions from the whole class to small groups. Tips for making it happen:
Indicator: Has command of the classroom. Tips for making it happen:
Resources to Help Get You ThereManagement Tips for New Teachers (NEA) Ten Tips for Effective Classroom Management (National Association of Elementary School Principals, NAESP) Classroom Management (Education World) 32 Strategies for Building a Positive Learning Environment (Edutopia) 19 Big and Small Classroom Management Strategies (Edutopia) 4. Reflect and make adjustments in the moment of teaching.Effective teachers work from a well-conceived plan of action. However, during instruction they should monitor their students’ learning and make changes to their lesson plans as needed. Indicator: Uses results of formative assessment to make instructional decisions. Tips for making it happen:
Indicator: Is flexible, yet maintains a focus on the purpose of learning. Tips for making it happen:
Resources to Help You Get ThereWhat Are Formative Assessments and Why Should We Use Them? (Scholastic) 6 Questions to Tackle When Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness in the Classroom (Teacher.org) 3 Ways Lesson Plans Flop—and How to Recover (Edutopia) When a Lesson Goes Wrong (Teaching Channel) In Summary… DO
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Author: Dr. MacGregor Kniseley, Ed.D. Dr. Kniseley began his 35-year career in education as a teacher employed in non-school environmental education programs. He taught for 10 years in elementary and middle schools, and since 1990, has been a professor of elementary education at Rhode Island College. He is the author of “The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position in Any Job Market,” based on the workshop he leads of the same name. What are the steps in demonstration teaching?There are six steps of the demonstration method of the teaching process.. (1) Planning and preparation. Proper detailed planning is a prerequisite for a good demonstration. ... . (2) Introduction of the lesson. ... . (3) Presentation of the subject. ... . (4) Demonstration method. ... . (5) Teaching Aids. ... . (6) Evaluation.. What are the essential steps in the demonstrationA student-instructor once asked, "If I had time to learn only one method of lesson presentation, which one should I learn?" The answer is the demonstration-performance method.. explanation;. demonstration;. student performance;. instructor supervision; and.. evaluation.. What is demonstrationThe demonstration-performance. method is divided into four phases: explanation, demonstration, learner performance with instructor supervision, and evaluation. [Figure 9-6] Explanation Phase. The flight instructor needs to be well prepared and highly organized to teach complex maneuvers and procedures effectively.
What is the last step in the demonstrationWhat is the last step in the demonstration/performance method? Evaluation.
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