I had my first class experience today with
Intermediate level. First, I started the class with a warm up activity and I
gave students a lyric of a song in which they had to underline all the
infinitive verbs that were there. After that, I check students‘ answer, and
then we sang the song.
I taught the grammar part about gerunds and
infinitives and I also provided students a lot of examples. I used some charts to
explain the information so that they could understand better the topic.
After that, I developed some written exercises in
order that they could practice more about it. First, I gave them a reading in
which they had to underline the infinitive verb or the gerund. Then, I made a
fill in the blank activity. At the end, I developed a speaking activity and
they discuss some questions related to the topic.
In generally, I really liked this group because most
of them were paying attention and they also participated a lot. And In the
feedback the teacher told me that she liked the meaningful activity that I presented
as a warm up in which students practiced about infinitives. She also liked the
way I explained the grammar notes and the way I monitored students. At the end,
she told me that my confidence level is great, but I need to be a little bit
more active or enthusiastic; and It is kind of difficult for me because my personality
is like that and I get pretty serious when I teach, but I am going to try to be
a little bit different.
Hello Veronica!
ReplyDeleteWell done, I already taught that group, and most of them like to participate. that's nice how you have improved in your classess, and i agree with you, it is difficult to change our personality, the same happen to me! I konw that the teacher liked your class becasue you are very organized and punctual. Congratulations Vero!!
Blessings!!
Hi Vero, one of the activities that I enjoy using the most is for sure lyrics, not only for the chance the Ss have finding new vocabulary, but also for the chance the group have to sing a song together....really nice!!! as you mentioned, filling the blanck as practice is really useful and at the end you can check easily who has problems with the grammar part, and who is ready to go beyond!!! Congrats!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi my friend Verito!
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to have music in class and sing, but is even better when you use it to practice grammar. In my opinion, music always brings joy to the class.
In regard with your personality, you are a very likeable and gentle person who is kind of serious but who also gives a warm greeting and the confidence one needs to talk to you, which is what ss need to feel comfortable in class. I have had some teachers who are serious, but who also have given me the confidence I need to feel comfortable in their class and to ask them any doubt.
It was a nice class, congratsss..
Hi Vero!!
ReplyDeleteSongs are very useful in a class and at the same time it helps you to practice different topics. It’s nice that you used a song at the beginning of the class. It´s nice to see that you enjoyed your class.