Today i recieved my mark for my microteach and essay. I recieved a 55. Im not sure how i feel about this mark as i did not recieve these marks when i attended my performing arts degree. When reading the comments on my essay i literally cringed. I cringed that much i stopped reading them as it made me feel that i failed and that i am pathetic at writing anything academic. I know that my weakness is theory so i was not expecting top marks but recieving this feedback it has kind of put a downer on the course. I dont think i was prepared for feedback like this and i did not expect it even though this course it a higher level than my performing arts degree. I am now starting to worry that i may fail this course. Looking at my microteach marks i feel a bit better as i enjoy the practical of teaching. When being observed i have been told that i am natural to the job and i look confidant when taking that role. Coming onto a academic course from a practical, i think it is hard to adjust to the changes as your so used to being on your feet completing tasks rather than putting pen to paper. Or in this case fingers on keyboards....
I need to stay positive as negative will only bring me down and thats what will make me fail the course. Not the academic writing .