"One must learn by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have no certainty, until you try." - Sophocles
My last class was full of enthusiasm , participation and good vibrations. Though there were some little things that I consider could do the difference... I think it was because today almost almost all the girls were trying to make the environment of the class in the mood of learning English. The topic was about "present progressive using WH questions". I was afraid because of the students level and how to teach the grammar part. I prepared flash cards with different parts of a question and gave them in order to make them form a "human question" each student form a part of the structure and then, they read it aloud. Later, they practiced the wh words using different colors and asking each other questions related to actions that they were performing. I was very happy. The sitting arrangement was good, but I found two students writing and doing homework while the practice. So, I decided to change them.
They didn´t want at the beginning, but later they worked. The time managment was better than the last class. I felt this time I distributed my time better. I´m happy for my development today even when I´m sure it would be better. I have learned many things from my tutor, she has been very kind and gentle; she teaches with love and patience. It probably helped me to achieve more knowledge. If I had to teach this lesson, I would use more emphasis in pronunciation.
They didn´t want at the beginning, but later they worked. The time managment was better than the last class. I felt this time I distributed my time better. I´m happy for my development today even when I´m sure it would be better. I have learned many things from my tutor, she has been very kind and gentle; she teaches with love and patience. It probably helped me to achieve more knowledge. If I had to teach this lesson, I would use more emphasis in pronunciation.
Iris,
ResponderEliminarThis is a great activity. It makes the grammar explanation easier for the students to understand and they have fun at the same time. Congratulations!!
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ResponderEliminarNice for you Iris. Your last Teaching experience is waiting for you dear : ) (next period of course)
ResponderEliminarYou know, sometimes we consider this as a stressing experience because of the things we are asked to do, but I consider this is a nice chance to grow as teachers. Something I want to comment is related to your last comment. We are sometimes afraid of our tutors, but the truth is that we can learn many things from them because of their extense experience. Let's see our tutors as people we can learn from and not as people that is there just to take notes of our mistakes : )
Well Iris, I think that your class was very interesting. I really liked the way you explained the grammar part. I will take it into account to use it in the future :-)
ResponderEliminarI guess you really enjoyed this teaching experience you had. Congratulations. You are a very nice and creative teacher!!
Iris, I love they way you mix colors while writing here in the blog haha...kidding (actually I do like it)...Anyway, I'm happy to see that you felt more comfortable with your class and group today. I knew that attitude of them wouldn't last for ever. Nice grammar explanation! :) Congrats :D
ResponderEliminarHello teacher Iris!
ResponderEliminarI like what you mention at the beginning of your entry. you said that this class was full of enthusiasm, participation and good vibration. I just imagine all those important elements together in a single class and I can say that you did a great job!
It is very important to manage time very well and you have shown that you are able to do it. I sometimes have this problem, especially when I am developing speaking activities.
GREAT JOB TEACHER IRIS!!
Good luck for the next period!!