Tips on how to have a teaching Demonstration

As a Education Students it is a big challenge for me when i have to do demo teaching. I'm scared to face the funnel of judges. Including the teachers and of course the Dean of College of Education. But still i have to surpassed this obstacles in my life. Because i choose this path of my life I should be ready for all the challenge that comes my way.  Here are some tips in conducting a teaching demonstration. First is find out who your “students” will be and how many you should anticipate. it is important to identify who you are dealing with . The level of their thinking or knowledge that suits to the subject or topic given.  Second,  choose a lesson that you have successfully implemented before and revise it for the abbreviated time frame. Don’t try to cover too many objectives in your lesson – keep it focused. You must choose a subject that you already use in class demonstration . for you to be confident in delivering your lesson. Third, be mindful of the time given, finish your demo to the time frame given. You must finish on time, because it is one of the basis of the judges in critiquing your performance. fourth demonstrate your resourcefulness by researching the district and local community website. If possible, “localize the lesson” by incorporating a school mascot, tradition or community landmark. Fifth,Your lesson plan should be detailed; provide a cover sheet with the rationale for your lesson. And lastly Rehearse demonstration lesson with friends or other teachers  time it and have them critique you. it would help you to evaluate yourself. The things that to be avoided and need to enhance.