For our natural disasters directed study task we were asked to create a presentation in groups about a natural disaster and present this in front of the class.

Earthquakes updateAbove I have attached a link to the PowerPoint on Earthquakes which our group created.

This micro-teaching method allowed me to improve my team building skills, listening skills and communication skills. When doing group work I always try to take charge, however, this time I was able to share my skills and knowledge as well as work effectively as a team member. This task allowed me to work with people in my class who I would not usually work with. Therefore it allowed me to work with others and bounce ideas off of each other to create the best piece of work which we could.

My presentation skills also were worked on and improved during this task. I was able to speak clearly and pronounce my words correctly which allowed the audience to hear me correctly and the information which I was portraying. I was also able to use eye contact to communicate effectively with the audience. All of these skills are useful and important for the development of my skills as a teacher.