‘To the End’: part 2

Tuesday 13^th December, 2011

I spent more time examining my videos today. Choosing just two illustrative clips is proving difficult. Trying to find short, one or two minute, clips that depict a lot of different ideas, theories and practices is quite difficult. I am actually sick of looking at myself.

I also took time today to read through my methodology notes. These are the notes I made during actual class time. It was really interesting to see how certain ideas and concepts have recurred over the duration of the course. I think this helped me to get a clearer idea of what I want to talk about during the presentation. The main problem really is that there is so much to think about, so many ideas and issues that affect classroom practice that it is difficult to choose something representative. Nevertheless, I think I roughly know what I will discuss.

Reading through my answers to the methodology reading questions from the first several weeks was useful as well. Like my early blog posts they indicate someone who is uncertain and insecure in the role of teacher; full of doubts and concerns. I suppose I am still full of concerns but am now confident there are things I can do to positively affect any problems that do arise.

Now, I am going to read through my ICC and SLA notes and start planning the final presentation.