I Don't Like Studio Code

This whole project has been a mess! First of all, I am not enrolled in the class that takes video of student teaching. As such I ended up using Hayley M's video to edit with Studio Code. It was really hard to hear what was going on much of the time, and the sound quality was not so great until the end-- where it cuts off early.
In terms of what I learned, I suppose my circumstance is an unusual one. Since I was not the one teaching I cannot reflect on what I have learned about my own management and instruction. I will, however try to highlight things I will implement or steer clear from in my own teaching.
I think it is important when teaching younger children to set very clear guidelines at the beginning. Hayley did a great job of this when explaining what the whistle means. If the kids know you have expectations they will probably behave better, and because they were well informed you can hold them accountable. When they do act out, it is essential to hold them accountable. Josh did a great job of this when Rodney was talking at the same time as him. There must be some level of allowance given when working with so many kids. But sometimes "letting things go" can reinforce bad behavior by the kids. So with allowance comes patience. Not everyone will be on task all of the time, and sometimes you have to keep working through it the best you can. Hayley does a great job of continuing instruction while reminding th kids over and over again to stay seated.
Praising students for their good works is an excellent way to encourage them to continue with good works. Motivation is often driven by praise, so it is important to let the kids know when they are doing good things. Proper demonstration is key for students to excel. Clear demonstration from a teacher gives a non-verbal  reinforcement of instructions, usually making it easier to duplicate performance. As long as the class and teacher's instruction are organized the class will run smoothly. In the video the class was most on task when the teacher was clear in their instructions and involved in the demonstration process personally.
All of the aspects of teaching that I listed are important for me to implement into my teaching next semester when I begin student teaching. They are all crucial to creating a effective teaching environment.