Yes, I’ve beaten myself up over that last class. What I dreaded the most to happen has, and I am slowly processing it. Hashing it over in my head in order to understand the why, what, where and how I’ve managed to deliver only half of the lesson plan in class. Our sponsor teacher did remind us that not every class will be perfect, and sometimes some activities can run longer than anticipated.
If I am being completely honest, my mind keeps going to the idea that mixed classes are challenging, BUT, like we’ve learned in practicum, I can keep pointing my finger at anything, and it won’t change the situation. The only thing I can change is myself, and believe in my abilities to make this work. I’ve asked my mother for some advice, as she works with mixed classes of over 30 high school students. She suggested that we prepare some extra materials for the level 3 students to work on while the teachers focus on helping the level 2. That’s definitely something that I will keep in mind.
Our sponsor teacher suggested that we carry over the other half of the lesson plan into our next class, so that’s possibly what we will do. She has been of great help in giving us tips, and telling us our strengths.
On the plus side, they turned on their cameras (except for one person) to participate in our warm-up activity!!! That’s a point in my book. All is not lost. It’s a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.
