Activities in the classroom

 Hello everyone, welcome to a new entry! 💟

This week we returned to the classroom where we reviewed lesson planning and the topics covered in the previous week. Teacher Orlando provided us with examples of activities to group students in the class and ways to measure time, emphasizing the importance of creativity in the process. 

This class focused more on how we could make the class more dynamic so that students feel motivated and attentive at all times.💪 That is, physical activities can be done to keep them moving and active when they are about to lose their concentration, as teachers, they feel the responsibility to do something entertaining, that is why in the classroom they usually have materials and objects of all kinds. 💥

The first thing that was mentioned is that teachers should understand the importance of addressing students by name, as it promotes motivation and a sense of being valued. Remembering their names can make students feel special and appreciated.💜 Therefore, it would be beneficial to provide name tags for each student at the beginning of the term, as it helps to foster a friendly and welcoming environment where everyone can easily get to know each other.

Then we were talking about some activities to measure time and grouping people, Personally, to measure time I like the simple, but with something nice or allusive, so I thought that I could use an hourglass⌛ a little big to be pleasing to the eye, but at the same time to cause pressure because it is going to end.💀 And for grouping people, also something simple like the length of their hair, those with short hair in one group and long hair in another, or the color of the shirts they wear, even by their birthdays could be a good idea.👩 You have to consider that it must be something that as teachers we must make sure that it is true to be able to do it. 

We also thought of some activities to make sounds and ensure participation. I was thinking of something simple like snapping fingers, although I know not everyone can do it (I am an expert at that), or stamping feet, which I also think is fun, although tiring (I get tired pretty fast)👵. And to ensure participation, I was thinking of a bingo game format, make little pieces of paper where each one has the name of each student, put it on a wheel or something that spins or makes it mix them up, and then take them out.😋

After taking the time to write down our ideas, we played a game almost like a hot potato, passing around an object, in this case, a ball, a snake, a die, and a two-faced octopus, and whoever had the best idea would share it. 

Finally, we talked about warm-up activities, which are done before talking about a new topic. Usually, you ask questions like "What do you remember from the last class?", or to measure the knowledge you have, or you can also just do something fun to let the students start the class in the right mood😁. Since it is an introductory activity, while it is fun and dynamic, it should also be short, and try to keep it to no more than 5 minutes, or else the purpose is lost and the agenda can fall behind. 

To be honest, this class was a lot of fun, it made me realize how creative some teachers are and how they make an effort not to bore us and teach us as much as possible.💓

And that's it, I hope you liked this week's entry. And I hope you are ready to have a great vacation (I already am). Happy vacation, and see you soon. bye-bye.💚

Lesson planning, CCQs & ICQs

 Hi everyone, welcome back! Let's get ready for a new entry👀❤

Well, first I would like to say that last week was a little different because we didn't go to the University for its anniversary, and for some classes, we worked virtually, which made me realize that I prefer to go to receive my classes and not at home. 😚

For Thursday's class as we could not attend, teacher Orlando left us some things to do, first, we had to watch some videos about Lesson Planning, which was very interesting for me because it always surprises me to realize how many things you have to keep in mind when teaching and everything that can be done in the classroom. The video provided valuable information and helped me understand the importance of the whole process of class preparation. It made me realize that without proper preparation, many problems can arise that prevent us from achieving our goals. 💪 Also, we have to consider certain key elements, such as clearly defining the objectives to be accomplished, determining the most effective way to conduct the class, and identifying the appropriate materials necessary for the lesson. These points are related, but they play a crucial role in delivering a successful lesson. This was basically my opinion that I had to record on Vocaroo😋

Then, I read the PPT that the teacher prepared for us where there were some questions, that we had to post on Padlet, about how we expected to be in the future, if we have achieved what we wanted, or if some things changed. This activity made me think more about myself and motivated me because I said "Wow, if I have achieved this I never imagined I would" It's nice to see and know that we can do anything in the end.💟

Lastly, I learned about a topic that, to be honest, took me a while to understand because I got confused, but I think I got it. I learned about the CCQs, which stand for Concept Checking Questions, and what I understood from this was that include precise questions related to a topic to evaluate students' understanding of the material being taught. These questions serve to measure their understanding of concepts, grammatical structures, and vocabulary. Having students participate in class discussions and write on the board allows you to check whether they have really assimilated the content of the lesson. 

On the other hand, we have the ICQs which stands for Instruction Checking Questions. The main objective is to determine whether students understand their assignments and whether they are working together in groups or individually. Instead of offering direct instructions that might add to their confusion, you can simply ask straightforward questions like "What are you planning to do?" This method fosters their active involvement and ensures they fully comprehend the task. It's not essential to provide immediate solutions; instead, let them attempt, explore, and even make mistakes, as it is a valuable part of the learning process.

And that would be all, as you could see despite not being able to be there, there is still a lot to learn. I hope you liked it and see you next time, bye-bye. 💚💙

Welcome back!

 

Hello everyone, welcome again to my blog!✌👽

Once again it will be a pleasure to share with you every class and experience developed, in this case, it will be about English Didactics II! 💫

It is amazing how fast time goes by and we are almost at the end of this journey, regarding this subject, I feel a little nervous, but at the same time excited and ready for what is to come. 💪

Well, first we were introduced to and explained how we would be working the 3 registers, although there will be theory in the first, the second and third will be more about putting into practice our knowledge and placing ourselves in the shoes of a teacher, that will be a great experience.😬

Then, we had a diagnostic evaluation, which I did pretty bad because I didn't remember anything about the first two parts of the test. However, the only thing I got right was the teaching methods which are still fresh in my memory because I saw them last semester. Afterward, the teacher gave us the test back to answer together and we watched some videos that helped us answer the theories part. 

I got 6/15, I said I didn't do that well. 😅

As I said before, I'm a little nervous about taking on the role of a teacher, but I'm still looking forward to it, I'm sure I'll do my best.👻

And that would be all for this introduction entry... see really you soon, bye-bye.💙