Lesson planning, CCQs & ICQs

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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. 💚💙