The microteach is one of those moments in a teaching qualification that carries far more weight than it needs to. For many professionals moving into education, it becomes a source of anxiety, not because the session is difficult, but because it feels like a judgement on whether they belong in a teaching role at all.

This episode is important because so many capable therapists, managers, and trainers start second-guessing themselves at this stage. They overprepare, overthink their delivery, and criticise themselves harshly afterwards. The result is unnecessary stress and a lack of confidence, even though the microteach is designed to be a supportive assessment, not a performance.

In this episode, Ayo breaks the microteach down clearly and calmly. She explains what the assessment is really looking for, how it works depending on whether you are studying online or onsite, and how to approach preparation, delivery, and reflection in a way that builds confidence rather than doubt.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What the microteach is actually assessing, and what assessors are not looking for
• The difference between delivering your microteach online and completing it onsite in a classroom
• How to prepare a focused 15-minute teaching session without trying to teach too much
• What clear, confident delivery looks like in a microteach setting
• How to involve learners naturally and manage your time effectively
• How to reflect on your microteach in a way that shows awareness, not self-criticism

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