martes, 17 de abril de 2012

Last class (Basic group)


Today, I had my last class with the Basic group. It was nice. I developed a warm-up I learned yesterday, and it worked nicely with the group. At the beginning, there were some students who didn´t understand at all the directions, so then I had to repeat directions in a different way and they got it. They really enjoyed the activity, and which is better is that it was related with what I was required to review.
Today´s class was specifically on reading activities, so I didn´t know what to do when I was given the material, but after thinking a lot on this, I got some ideas on how to make students feel comfortable with the exercises even though they were just two readings.
The class went well, and at the end I felt satisfied with what I developed. This was the first class in which I was given advices or observations on less aspects, so I think that at the end of my practicum with this tutor, I improved a lot jejeje.
This has been a great experience as I have learned a lot regarded with this field of teaching. I think there are many others aspects that I have to improve or learn more about, so I am wating for the next chance of improvement jejje!!!!!!!!!!! wish you the best guys......

miércoles, 11 de abril de 2012

3rd class

Yesterday was the third time I was to teach Basic English students. Let´s say that it was ok but not as I hoped it was going to be.
The first thing is that it was already 7:00 a.m. and the teacher was not in the classroom, so I did not know what to do (if to start the class or wait for him to get there)
The class went well, I developed the activities I was supposed to do. I liked the warm-up because even though I didn´t think to do it the way I developed it in the class, it was great because I related it with the target structure.
Something that I like about the group is that they participate a lot in the activities, and most of the time when I give directions, they understand them at the very beginning. This is great because it means that they are doing well on this subject.
I think I have been improving on my teaching, but I just know the grade of the first class, that´s why I am not sure at all if I have improved.
If you have worked with this tutor, you might know how demanded he is or your practicum. I think it is nice because you learn more regarded with your teaching style.