Being a good teacher is something that takes time. Teaching is not theory, but practice. Today was my first class in the group of Advance English I and I think that many things went well today and helped me to feel good and at the same time those things made my students to practice what they have learned.
In today`s class I was a kind of worried because I had never taught on this level before. Something I would like to share from this class that did not work well is that as this is an Advanced group you don`t teach by playing or performing activities like in Basic or even in Intermediate levels. First of all because they don`t like to play so much so it`s really difficult to envolve all students in a class that is only taught by reading or speaking.Though the group is small and it is not difficult to make all students participate in the class I just have to bring activities according not only to the topic,but also that these match with the objective. The activity in which the students used more English was when they were talking about the Reading they had from homework.I think they enjoy this part.
I used different classroom management such as semi-circle and circle. I also used different interaction formats. For example : pair- work, group work and working in trios.
Finally, it is important for me to mention that rapport is something that has been improving every class. It is nice to hear that students call me teacher, but at the same time I know that this fact makes me more committed. I think that establishing a good relationship with the students is a key to make them to participate in the different activities in the classroom and also this gives them the confidence to ask any question if they have any doubt. Thank God I consider that the rapport in my classroom is very good. This has helped me to see that in the classroom a teacher is not there just to teach, but also to be a friend and encourage those ones who really need a hand.I don`t know what I am going to teach the next class, but I think I`m ready to do it.
Great!!
ResponderEliminarI am happy to know that you are really happy with your new group : )
I am in agreement with what you say: Teaching is practice, not theory. As the proverb says, "The practice makes the Master" We have to remember that to know a lot of things is not important if in the moment of the class you don't practice what you know. Let's put in practice the theory we have received!
Attention to the variety of students and their learning styles is very important for teachers who want to facilitate and guide students to their own achievements. It is also a difficult, but not impossible "commandment". Keep at it.
ResponderEliminarCongratulation Miss Palma (soon Professor Palma)
Wow Cory, you really had a different perspective about this new level.
ResponderEliminarThat's something good because it gives you the opportunity to see different things that maybe you didn't see before.
Remember that you can use some activities in which your students can participate in a funny way without just playing a game.
I recommend you to use some quotes that your students can discuss in groups, debates with funny topics, role plays, reading discussion topics, etc. there are many ways in which you can help your students have a different experience.
It seems it was a nice day for you, congratulations my friend!!!
Wow teacher Cory!!! The comment you make at the beginning of your journal is philosophical, and it is true. Practice is better than theory. I’m amazed to hear your comments about your teaching. For advanced Levels you need more speaking activities. Continue working hard and at the end you will reach you goals.
ResponderEliminarI think that we all like to prepare activities in which our students can have a lot of fun, games, etc. However, it's not always possible. I believe that we must take advantage of our type of students. You have to make use of these speaking skills they have. The good thing about it is that you are not the one who speaks more. In this way, you will get to know your students' opinion about different things, and you will be able to detect their little mistakes so you can reinforce them. Good job Cory, and thanks for helping with my material hehe... :P
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