https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD66qUd2ioY
Since this video seemed to primarily focus on managing the class, I will make that my primary focus for the reflection – other than to say that I liked the class atmosphere and the teaching style. She was very friendly, adaptived to the students’ input, and supported a lively class, which all likely contributed to students opening up to speak.
The way the students behaved reminded me of the times I taught kids at Eagle Bay, except the students in the video were much milder. When some of the students got carried away with their own conversations, I believe the teacher handled the situation quite well. The teacher was assertive, and gave concise commands to listen to her. I think that method is needed to demonstrate how important it is for students to pay attention whenever the teacher or another student is sharing with the class. This is something I had to do many times at summer camp, and it is assuring to see that a teacher with more experience is using the same method.
In the video, I saw students checking their phones. The teacher did not tell them off, but perhaps the students were checking them whenever the teacher had their back towards the students. Frankly, I do not know what the best approach is to tackle this issue. I have heard of many arguments regarding whether students should have access to their phones during class, and I am still left undecided. As I gain experience teaching, I think I will eventually sway toward a side when I encounter students on their phones in class.