Planning and creating my microteaching session on SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities took a lot of time and work. I spent around three days gathering information, planning the lesson, and creating engaging exercises. Although there was enough time, I discovered that I required more time to improve my teaching methods to ensure participation. In future sessions, I would allocate more time for classroom discussions and interactive participation to allow students to express their perspectives on inequality in my post-lesson.
Overall, I was quite satisfied with my micro-teaching session. The lesson focused on reducing inequalities and we included a short story " A Cup of Tea" to make students more relatable with our SDG. I achieved my lesson objectives, as students engaged in discussions about their point of view of the characters from the story and could present in the front of the class how they can relate the story to the real-life event and could be related to our SDG which reduces inequalities. I also integrated real-life examples of inequality, such as gender wage gaps, politics, and education. However, I feel I could have used more visual aids and more examples to make my lesson understandable.
Next, for my improvement, I would make a few changes to enhance the lesson. First, I would incorporate more interactive activities, such as role-playing exercises, where students take on different social roles to understand privilege and discrimination. Additionally, I would facilitate deeper discussions on how inequalities affect different groups globally and locally. Other than that, I want to improve my sentence structure and reduce grammatical errors while teaching in front of my students. I also want to change my character in front of my students like being more professional while teaching.
One of the strongest aspects of my lesson was its alignment with SDG 10 and the way it encouraged students to think critically about inequality. The discussion-based approach helped students engage with the topic, and many shared personal experiences or observations about social disparities in our post-lesson. However, an area for improvement was classroom management, time management, sentence structure, and my Malay slang. I also want to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to engage in the activities.
The feedback from my peers was generally positive. They appreciated how I connected the topic of inequalities to real-world events and literature, making it relevant and engaging. Some peers suggested that I need to improve my sentence structure and grammar while teaching the students. Another valuable piece of feedback was I am not nervous like before while teaching and they could see I can interact well with the students to engage with my activity. I found this feedback helpful to me because I will improve where I need to and change for a better teacher to students in the school later.
Reflecting on this session, I feel that it was a meaningful learning experience that strengthened my ability to integrate sustainability themes into my teaching. Teaching about SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities made me more aware of the importance of inclusivity in education and the role teachers play in shaping students’ perspectives on social justice. This session has contributed to my growth as a teacher by emphasizing the need for open discussions, critical thinking, and empathy in the classroom. Moving forward, I aim to develop lessons that not only educate students about inequality but also empower them to take action toward a more just society.