MICRO-TEACHING

Tyra Freeks
Oct 11, 2025
3 min read

What Went Well ?

My online microteaching lesson on 3D Objects went very well overall. The learners were highly engaged throughout the session, especially during the Google Drawings sorting activity and the Kahoot! quiz at the end. Both tools helped keep the lesson fun, interactive, and visually appealing.

I was proud of how I used direct instruction to model the activity before letting the learners explore and complete their own sorting tasks. The learners enjoyed identifying, naming, and classifying 3D shapes such as cubes, spheres, cones, and cylinders. Their participation and enthusiasm showed that they were actively learning and having fun at the same time. The lesson achieved one of my main goals to make mathematics practical and engaging even in an online environment.

Challenges and How I Overcame Them

One of the challenges I faced was managing time. I realised that my introduction was too short, and I rushed through the beginning part to get to the main activity. If I could do it again, I would make the introduction longer, include more real-life examples of 3D objects, and give learners more time to respond and share before starting the main task.

Another obstacle was ensuring that every learner understood how to use Google Drawings correctly. Some learners struggled with dragging and labelling the shapes online. To overcome this, I shared my screen and modelled the steps slowly, while also giving verbal guidance and checking in via chat. Once they understood, they worked confidently and independently.

Achievement of Learning Objectives

Yes, my lesson successfully met the learning objectives. Learners were able to:

Identify and name 5 common 3D objects.
Classify shapes according to surfaces (flat or curved).
Describe one fact about each shape.
Sort and label 3D shapes using Google Drawings.
Complete the Kahoot! quiz as a form of assessment and reflection.

The formative feedback from Kahoot! also helped me assess their understanding in real time, which supported my lesson objectives effectively.

Use of ICT Tools

I chose Google Drawings and Kahoot! as my ICT tools because they were simple, interactive, and suited to the learners’ age group.

Google Drawings allowed for hands-on learning and learners could manipulate and label shapes directly, which supported visual and kinesthetic learning.
Kahoot! provided an engaging, game-like quiz that encouraged participation and instant feedback.

Both tools made the online lesson collaborative, active, and enjoyable, which is essential for Foundation Phase learners who learn best through doing and seeing.

What I Learned from This Experience ?

This microteaching experience taught me that online teaching requires clear instructions, patience, and flexibility. I learned that giving enough time for learners to explore ensures deeper understanding. I also realised how powerful ICT tools can be in creating engaging learning experiences. If I were to teach this same lesson in a physical classroom, I would still use some of these tools, like Kahoot!, as part of a blended learning approach to make lessons more interactive and modern.

Incorporating Feedback

After reviewing my peer feedback and watching my recording, I reflected deeply on how I could improve. My peers suggested extending the introduction and giving learners more opportunities to speak before starting the activity. I completely agree and plan to apply this feedback in future lessons. They also mentioned that my explanations were clear and my energy helped maintain learner engagement, which encouraged me to continue using expressive communication and positive reinforcement in my teaching.

In conclusion my online microteaching experience was fun, reflective, and full of learning opportunities. Despite a few challenges, I feel proud of how I integrated technology and created a learner-centred environment.

This experience strengthened my confidence in teaching both online and in-person. It reminded me that teaching is about adaptability, reflection, and connection even through a screen. I will continue using these lessons to improve and inspire my future learners.