Reflection on Micro-teaching Log

By: Zanele Mazibuko

My online micro-teaching session on Population Growth and Change for Grade 7 went well because I practiced with my colleagues before teaching, and I was able to effectively use digital technologies to boost student engagement and understanding. Using Microsoft Teams enabled me to properly explain my lecture, and my slides were well-structured, graphically ordered, and easy for students to understand essential themes. I also made sure to teach the material at an acceptable pace, utilizing examples that helped learners relate to real-world population shifts. The Kahoot quiz was a standout feature of the course, since it provided a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience that tested students' comprehension while keeping them motivated. 

My confidence, preparedness, and ability to use online teaching platforms helped to make the online micro-teaching session run smoothly and successfully. However, during my class, I faced a tiny technical difficulty in which my slides were not correctly displayed, but I was able to overcome this challenge quickly. I had a backup plan in place, which was my tablet with slides; by remaining calm, flexible, and supportive, you ensured that learning remained uninterrupted despite the challenges.

My online microteaching lesson met the learning objectives I established for it. My well-organized slides allowed me to effectively explain the fundamental principles of population growth and change, ensuring that students grasped words like population increase, decline, birth rate, death rate, and population growth rate calculation. The use of examples and images helped learners understand how population patterns affect communities. The implementation of a Kahoot quiz demonstrated that learners understood the subject because it tested their comprehension in an interesting and participatory manner. Overall, the lesson met the objectives and promoted meaningful learning.

 I chose appropriate ICT tools for my online class since they directly supported my teaching objectives and increased learner engagement. Microsoft Teams was a successful medium for presenting the class since it allowed me to share slides, interact easily with students, and keep the course structure orderly. The PowerPoint slides simplified and visualised important ideas of population growth and change, making it easier for Grade 7 students to understand. The Kahoot quiz was especially relevant because it provided a dynamic and enjoyable approach to test learners' comprehension in real time, keeping them motivated and engaged despite being online. Overall, my choice of ICT tools was appropriate for the course, supported various learning styles, and contributed to a smooth, interesting, and effective online micro-teaching session. 

This online micro-teaching experience taught me some key lessons that I may use while teaching the topic of Population Growth and Change in a real classroom. I realized the value of utilizing clear images and structured explanations to help students understand abstract topics, which I aim to continue employing in the classroom through posters, diagrams, and hands-on activities. I also discovered how effective interactive tools like the Kahoot quiz are for assessing comprehension, and I may use this by using group quizzes, cards, or fast written assessments during face-to-face classes. Furthermore, managing participation online showed me the value of allowing students time to ponder, repeat essential ideas, and assess knowledge on a regular basis, all of which are still applicable in a traditional classroom setting.

Lastly overcoming technical or communication issues taught me the importance of patience, flexibility, and clear directions, all of which will help me handle classroom dynamics more confidently and guarantee that all students remain interested and supported. I will use the feedback from peers, mentors, and students, actively reflecting on their observations and suggestions, to enhance my class delivery and engagement tactics. I aim to intentionally integrate learners’ personal experiences into the lesson, as this will enhances the relevance of the content and supports deeper learner engagement and understanding. I will also make sure to check in with learners regularly so I can see whether the lesson is clear, helpful, and engaging for them and offer assistance where they might need help. In addition to this I will use constructive feedback given by my peers, mentors and learners to keep improving my teaching  presentation skills, and  the use  of ICT  tools in the classroom.

In Conclusion, the online micro-teaching experience helped me improve my teaching skills, use ICT tools more effectively, and engage students in meaningful ways. Feedback from peers, mentors, and students enabled me to fine-tune my class and increase clarity and involvement. The experience also demonstrated tactics that might be used in the classroom to improve comprehension and interaction. It was an excellent opportunity for professional development and practical experience.

Below is micro-teaching lesson plan and presentation slides.

Micro-teaching lesson plan FINAL (1).pdf

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Presentation lesson micro-teaching Final.pptx

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Padlet link:

https://padlet.com/chindomurn/discussion-topic-goes-here-p7df1z478120f40t  ​​

Hi! I am  Ms. Zanele Mazibuko and this is my Teaching blog.

Student number:ST10099799

GROUP: 3

LECTURER: Joyce Friedrich

Module: Teaching Experience.

Module code: TEIP 7419

BEI4

YEAR:2025

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