Assignment for Teaching Methodology

Teaching Methodology Assignments

Assignment Schedule (DUE prior to noon on the date listed).

Please do not work ahead or submit any assignments earlier than 7 days in advance.

May 4th: Journaling From your student perspective, what makes a good class? What qualities do you appreciate in a teacher? Be elaborate in your answer. Submit your entry in the "Journaling Entry" form below.
May 11th: Journaling Write an agreement with yourself regarding this course. How frequently will you be practice teaching (aim for 2+ times weekly!) and how frequently will you be practicing yoga? What do you want to learn from this course? Submit your entry in the "Journaling Entry" form below.
May 18th: Journaling What qualities make a good sequence? Which postures or series of postures do you enjoy when paired together (list at least 10 sets)? Submit your entry in the "Journaling Entry" form below.
May 25th: Record yourself practice teaching (15+ minutes) and provide yourself with feedback utilizing the second/bottom Feedback form below.
June 1st:
1. Journaling Describe your teaching style. What makes up your unique offering? Describe yourself specifically and your focus and approach to teaching with enough clarity to decipher who you are referencing between all of your other classmates. Submit your entry in the "Journaling Entry" form below.
2. Record yourself practice teaching (25+ minutes) and provide yourself with feedback utilizing the second/bottom form below.
June 8th: Record yourself practice teaching (30+ minutes) and provide yourself with feedback utilizing the second/bottom form below.
June 15th: Record yourself practice teaching (35+ minutes) and provide yourself with feedback utilizing the second/bottom form below.
June 22nd:
- Journaling (1) List 10 secondary cues (inclusive of more than just physical cues) for the posture: Warrior II. (2) List 10 secondary cues for the class theme: Grounding. (3) List 10 secondary cues (inclusive of more than just physical cues) that would be fitting to offer during a one minute plank.
- Record yourself practice teaching (45+ minutes) and provide yourself with feedback utilizing the second/bottom form below.
June 29th:
- Journaling (1) List 10 secondary cues (inclusive of more than just physical cues) for the posture: Eagle. (2) List 10 secondary cues for the class theme: Creative Movement (These cues will be offered to students in the class to foster the theme. This is not a list of things you will do to create a creative class)
- Record yourself practice teaching (50 minutes) and provide yourself with feedback utilizing the second/bottom form below.
July 6th:
- Journaling Reflect back on your progress over the course of this module. What have you learned? What will you focus on as you continue to learn? What will your practice teaching schedule, cadence, and commitment look like going forward?
- Record yourself practice teaching (60 minutes) and provide yourself with feedback utilizing the second/bottom form below.

Practice Teaching - Self Reflection / Personal Feedback

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Practice Teaching Due Date *

[ Primary Cues : Breath + Body Part + Direction + Posture] Is the structure being followed? Additional reflection and feedback... *

[ Secondary Cues : Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual ] Are you offering value within the teachings and educating with secondary cues? Where can you expand? *

List any filler words or phrases that seem to be prevalent or recurring in your cues. *

What was the class theme? How did you tie sequencing in to support the theme? *

Describe the overall student experience of your class (either from real feedback or assumed experience if students were to have attended). *

What are your two main takeaways from this class? IE. What are you focused on most intently with your progression in teaching following this class? *

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Teaching Methodology Assignments

Journaling Entry

Practice Teaching - Self Reflection / Personal Feedback