As a public school teacher in Korea, I had to do an open class last week. This not only applies to Native English teachers, but all teachers within the system. I am happy to say that everything went well. I was observed by my vice-principal (Hacheong Middle school), a vice-principal from Yeoncho Middle school, someone from the office of education, another foreign teacher and his co-teacher.
It was pretty intense but everything went smoothly. I was video recorded by two different cameras and there was also someone taking pictures. At the same time, I also had to use a microphone in order to record my voice. It was a little weird to use the microphone since: 1) the classroom size does not require one 2) I do alot of hand movements that I could not do since I was aware of recording my voice and speaking into the microphone. After my lesson, the evaluator from the office of education asked me why I was using a mricrophone. He was not aware that the vice-principal requested it. I understand that my teaching is a rare gem and they must preserve at all costs, so I guess I forgive them for making me do that.
My lesson went well and the students were well behaved, though they are usually well behaved. The vice-principal from Yeoncho middle school said he was impressed with my teaching. I had a talk with the evaluators for what they called an informal meeting. They gave me feedback and talked about my time in Korea and how my life is going. They were warm and friendly and told me that they were happy that I was so active at my school. That is, I participate in all the school outings and play sports with the students after school almost everyday. . I love workingout and playing sports so its really a pleasure to do.
It was pretty intense but everything went smoothly. I was video recorded by two different cameras and there was also someone taking pictures. At the same time, I also had to use a microphone in order to record my voice. It was a little weird to use the microphone since: 1) the classroom size does not require one 2) I do alot of hand movements that I could not do since I was aware of recording my voice and speaking into the microphone. After my lesson, the evaluator from the office of education asked me why I was using a mricrophone. He was not aware that the vice-principal requested it. I understand that my teaching is a rare gem and they must preserve at all costs, so I guess I forgive them for making me do that.
My lesson went well and the students were well behaved, though they are usually well behaved. The vice-principal from Yeoncho middle school said he was impressed with my teaching. I had a talk with the evaluators for what they called an informal meeting. They gave me feedback and talked about my time in Korea and how my life is going. They were warm and friendly and told me that they were happy that I was so active at my school. That is, I participate in all the school outings and play sports with the students after school almost everyday. . I love workingout and playing sports so its really a pleasure to do.
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