The last Monday was my first day as teacher... I have to recognize that I was nervous, and a little bit afraid of the group, even though I had the chance to observe them first. The teacher was really kind when introducing me with them and they were really kind too.
Being observed is something really different, because you feel a lot of eyes on you and you have to be very careful whit your behavior, gestures, movements, etc. at the same time. But the moment was there, and I had to take the control of the class. I started by greeting them and presenting myself with some details for them to know about me and the reason why I was there.
To break the ice, I asked them to stand up and divide the group into 2 teams A and B, what I asked them to do was to follow the ladder with words that begins with the last letter of my first word and the next student has to continue with another word and so on....
Like : Apple
a
r
and so on....
It was really nice, because they were practicing vocabulary that they already knew, also practiced the correct way of writing them, at the end there was a winner and they received a prize for that!!!!
After the warm up time, I presented the use of the determiners with a reading practice in which I included several examples of their use, and without noticing they were involved with the new information. What I found interesting, is the fact that we can include a lot of things that are in their same interest or famous cartoons or any material that they are related with. And in this way we will reach two important things at the same time : 1) Will catch their attention , and 2) Will present an interesting class leaving behind the myth of a boring class, which is without no doubt one of our terrible fears.
Is so nice to realize that the new groups in the major are really eager to learn, to cooperate and participate with you in the explanation, the practice, and the development of the topic without any pressure from you which is really important.
In general, I can share with you that I really liked the experience and there is no doubt that I really want to do this every time I can!!!!
It's good to know you had a great tine teaching Sarita. I think this was the appropiate chance to put into practice all the things we have learned, like the ladder warm up we learned in teaching English to children. I bet Ss had fun and learned at the same time; moreover, Therr are still more activities & techniques to be applied. I encourage you to keep that attitude and try more stuff in your future classes.
ResponderEliminarI think taking pictures was a really good idea. I will do it next class if you don't mind
That is really nice Sarita! I´m glad to know you had a nice time with your students! I can see in the pictures that they participated a lot and it is good for you. I love your attitud, do not change it, even in difficult moments :)
ResponderEliminarWOW! Well done Sarita! it's glad to realize how good things are going. I agree when you describe the feeling you had when being observed. You know you must do your best. You have to be accurate with the time and some other aspects of the class. It can be noticed you really got prepared, and it is good to know the class of professional you are and will be. Great for you Sarita. Hope you keep on working hard.
ResponderEliminarHello Sarix!!!..
ResponderEliminarI had the chance to be there and kind of help you somehow, ahahaha. and what I can add is that you didn't look nervous, you took the class control completely, and you managed the group very well. Indeed, this is one of the experiences we will never forget.
Bringing variety to the classroom must be one of the goals that each teacher strives for...keep up with the hard work and enjoy the moment you are in front of your students, get going girl!
ResponderEliminarHello Sarita!!
ResponderEliminarNice job! I see you enjoyed your first class! and that´s normal that we feel nervous the first time! It has been a nice experience!!!! keep on working on that way!!!