Final reflection

Final reflection

Definitely, whereas at the start of this workshop I felt considerably anxious and uncertain about how this practice would develop, I was really relieved to notice this activity was not as severe as I thought it would be, but a very pleasant and didactic experience.

Even if I used to find lesson planning quite difficult and stressful, this year I enjoyed this activity, which proved to be crucial for each lesson to turn out successfully. As progressed I felt I was able to overcome the difficulties I had at the start of the practice period when I knew very little about the students’ overall profile, which disconcerted me when some points of the plan did not work out as thought.

As time progressed, I was able to employ certain strategies to optimise the classwork, which made me feel more relaxed and able to enjoy my lessons and my rapport with students to a greater extent.

Also, my teachers’ comments on my classes were priceless, as they guided me on the right course of action to take in certain circumstances. It was really rewarding to feel pupils were learning, in many instances, enjoying the activities I had prepared for them. Definitely, it was an amazing, inspiring experience (totally necessary for my career) and when this period concluded, I felt relieved though a bit nostalgic to say goodbye to such a great group of adolescents and a good teacher!