Getting ready for Mock Teaching

As part of our assessment,for the next couple of weeks,each of us are required to have a 30 minute mock teaching for the subject of our choice.I'm going with economics as that is gonna be my major. I've broken it down on what I should be preparing for.

First and foremost,it would definitely my communication skills.I need to interact with my students and get their attention focused towards me.This is definitely easier said than done,any teacher in the field would tell you the same,constantly asking them questions in between sub-topics will keep them aware of what is being taught,this is more of a psychological approach.When a student knows,he/she will be asked questions at the end of each sub-topic,the tendency of them paying attention and being responsive would be much greater.Having a dominant yet subtle voice would also come in handy in getting them listening to you

Secondly,it would be the material which I would be using.I would need to have lessons that are simplified,interesting and informative.Most chapters in Economics are pretty straight forward and is more towards understanding,so by making it relatable to their daily application and how they can use it to make their life easier outside the classroom would be the essential point I would like to make to them.



Last but not least,it would definitely be my appearance,as I'm the teacher,I would need to look the part.Wearing something formal may not make a difference for the students but it gives you the recognition you deserve from the fellow teachers.This would sum up my preparation for the upcoming mock teaching,and I hope I would be able to apply all if not most of the key points that I've mentioned here.