IntroductionThis past week I had co-taught a lesson with three other cohort members in AEE 350. I had chose to do an ag mech demonstration on wiring a three way switch with the light at the end of the circuit. This lesson was to be in conjunction with AEE 350 and AEE 412.
What Happened?
The lesson portion that I taught was on wiring a three way switch. The demonstration took longer than expected, but I still thought it held value to be submitted for a grade. In the lesson I had drawn out the complete circuit on the board and had the students draw it in a book for their reference when we wired the circuit. I had guided them through the first part of the circuit connecting the power source and the 14/3 cable to the first switch. I then had them work with their partners telling them the step by step process of wiring the second part of the circuit (first switch to the second switch). From there I realized we were running out of time so I demonstrated the last part of wiring the light fixture.
Connection to Teaching and Learning
In teaching and learning, hands-on activities and psychomotor skills are important for students to learn. Students will learn more by doing that activity than just talking about it or watching a video on how to perform the skill.
What Did I Learn?
I learned that sometimes demonstrations take longer than expected if you are walking them through it step by step. I may have not used the proper three step demonstration technique, but I believe I was successful in demonstrating how to wire a three way switch.
Application
As I embark on this journey of teaching agriculture, I will need to demonstrate psychomotor skills for my students using the three step demonstration technique. It is good to get practice before doing it live in front of students.
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