What happens when a carefully planned lesson is disrupted by an unexpected event?
Today’s lesson on WiZiQ failed to go smoothly due to some technical difficulties. As a student, the situation was slightly frustrating. However, I could not imagine the exasperation that Dr. Smirnova must have been feeling. I’m certain that she spent a significant amount of time planning the lesson and preparing the associated materials, only to have her plan disrupted by circumstances beyond her control. I was surprised at how calm she remained in light of the situation. If it had been me in her shoes, I suspect that I would have ended the session. But, Dr. Smirnova did not give up. She made the best out of the situation and continued in a professional manner. Equally remarkable was the fact that the students remained patient and also made the best of the situation by working together to discuss course assignments.
So, what could have been wasted time was in fact, a teachable moment. Leading by example, Dr. Smirnova taught us the value of staying calm and remaining flexible in light of a frustrating disruption of a planned lesson. If a teacher demonstrates flexibility and perseverance in the midst of an unanticipated interference, the students will be more apt to follow suit and adapt accordingly.
Today’s lesson on WiZiQ failed to go smoothly due to some technical difficulties. As a student, the situation was slightly frustrating. However, I could not imagine the exasperation that Dr. Smirnova must have been feeling. I’m certain that she spent a significant amount of time planning the lesson and preparing the associated materials, only to have her plan disrupted by circumstances beyond her control. I was surprised at how calm she remained in light of the situation. If it had been me in her shoes, I suspect that I would have ended the session. But, Dr. Smirnova did not give up. She made the best out of the situation and continued in a professional manner. Equally remarkable was the fact that the students remained patient and also made the best of the situation by working together to discuss course assignments.
So, what could have been wasted time was in fact, a teachable moment. Leading by example, Dr. Smirnova taught us the value of staying calm and remaining flexible in light of a frustrating disruption of a planned lesson. If a teacher demonstrates flexibility and perseverance in the midst of an unanticipated interference, the students will be more apt to follow suit and adapt accordingly.
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