Microteaching session (15th May 2014)

Microteaching workshop

Preparation for today’s workshop consisted of:

·         Preparing a selection of examples such as images, a mood board with the progression and development of a yarn wrap and a wide range of my own different style yarn wraps.

·         Assembling the hand-out packages which contained: a worksheet showing examples of different yarn wrappings and a written step-by-step guide, two A4 images for the students to choose from, a ready-made viewfinder and 3 pieces of card for wrapping prepared with double sided tape.

·         Gathering enough yarns in the appropriate colours in accordance to the two images given in the package.

·         Ensuring I have enough pairs of scissors for each student.

Once at the studios each student took it in turns to deliver their workshop, when it came to be my turn I immediately felt a rush of nerves fill my mind and I started to panic slightly. I took a deep breath and began my introduction, I felt like it lasted a lifetime until I found my confidence and my explanations and responses to questions began to make sense. Throughout the workshop I kept a watchful eye over each individual ensuring they were all heading in the right direction, frequently asking if everyone was okay or if they had any questions. I was more than happy to answer all of the questions asked and I personally feel that I answered them to the best of my ability. I was also glad to see that they all felt comfortable and could understand the process of yarn wrappings and how they can be useful, it seemed to me as though everyone had a positive outlook towards the meaning behind them and they might even use them in their own practice at some point.

I was very pleased with the outcome of this workshop and the positive feedback from the students and tutors has helped me realise the most important aspects of delivering a workshop. The things I remembered such as being prepared with resources, responses to questions, watching over and/or asking if anyone needs help. And also the parts that I didn’t quite completely remember, such as being more clear in the way you start a workshop description, always have clear reasoning for everything (examples, uses of things etc.)