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First reflection about my role as a teacher  September 19th, 2024

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First reflection about my role as a teacher  September 19th, 2024

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On September 19th we started with the first class observation session, however this day coincided with the handing out of grades, the teacher was looking for a room to hand out the grades properly but she could not find one; she chose to give the grades in the teachers' room, calling each student according to the list to avoid disorder. She gave feedback to each one in a kind way, highlighting some points to improve, such as “-you should work a little more on the use of the passe compose"- I liked this strategy of calling each student separately because it gave privacy and respected the process of each student,also with the feedback this allow to have the opportunity for improvement.

The students who were not performing well were reminded of what they needed to improve and given words of encouragement to continue studying.

Some of the strategies that I noticed and would like to apply are:

-Individualized feedback

-Focus on the process, not only on results.

-Creation of positive environments

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Reflection about my role as a teacher  September  26th 2024

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Reflection about my role as a teacher  September  26th 2024

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During the session that took place on September 26 I had the opportunity of observing Cindy's french class, also I took advantage of this exercise for observing the different ways to control a 17 student classroom (approximately). The class started with the topic "past tenses" where the teacher gave a short but useful explanation. The students were so silent before the explanation, at the time the teacher proposed an activity for fostering the participation, the activity consists in narrating a history using past tenses.

About time, this was organized in the next way; the explanation took around 40 minutes, the next 20 minutes were used for giving examples,The next teacher gives to the students 30 minutes for preparing their narration and the remaining for the presentation of the product. This division of time was perfect because the whole class was developed in a nice smooth way.The teacher makes use of many classroom management strategies, for example,

Creating a positive environment, positive reinforcement hightlighting the process followed by students "-nice work, did you see? you got it!" I ask to my partner an opinion about the class that we observed with me, she remarks that she likes the way in which students participate and also the level of fluency that they got by means the activities proposed by teachers.

The question that I have: This kind of mastership over students is the result of experience or her learn the strategies in the university and just applied?-With the observation activity I will try to answer this question. In conclusion, I would like to say that in a future I desire that my classes were so smooth as her classes

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Reflection about my role as a teacher October 3th 2024

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Reflection about my role as a teacher October 3th 2024

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For this session we had agreed with the teacher to plan an activate activity to culminate the class with the objective of strengthening the topic of imparfait, the activate activity consisted of a competition among the students; it was planned to divide the room between two teams with which they had to compete; We, the observers, showed a series of slides with incomplete sentences that had a blank space where they had to put the missing verb and conjugate it using the imparfait, each team could win points if they completed the sentence first and if they had answered correctly. But the activity could not be carried out, because the teacher had some difficulties to get to the university; the class monitor informed us of the situation, before the activity could start the group had been dissolved.

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Reflection about my role as a teacher October 17th 2024

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Reflection about my role as a teacher October 17th 2024

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Today was the last day of class observation. In the previous class, we asked the teacher if she needed help with any topic or if she needed us to work with students on any topic. The teacher said, "Yes, I need an activity related to 'passé composé and imparfait.'" We created material for this purpose; we made cards where verbs and grammar tenses appeared. We asked the students to form a circle, and then they took a card that mentioned the verb and the grammar tense that must be used. Before that, they had to create a story using these verbs.

The activity ran in an efficient way. I only had to ask for silence from one student. I noticed that they were having issues with the topic they had already covered, so my partner and I made a little "parenthesis."

In addition, the teacher performed a writing activity. Before starting, the students had to look for verbs and connectors to create the text. No cell phones were allowed for this activity, and the teacher set a specific time. She used the smart board to show the students how much time was remaining. When time was up, the students had to submit their papers.

The classroom management strategy that caught my attention was time control because this requires students to focus on the main task. They cannot be distracted; if they do something else, there won’t be enough time to finish the activity.

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What do you think is better, traditional evaluation or alternative evaluation? Why? 

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What do you think is better, traditional evaluation or alternative evaluation? Why? 

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Traditional Education

In the world of education, tradition has been a fundamental pillar for decades, and rightfully so. Even author defends the superiority of this kind of education,
According to González (2019), traditional education remains a fundamental basis for effective learning in the 21st century. González argues that, despite technological advancements and changes in pedagogical methods, traditional teaching structures and techniques provide a number of invaluable benefits. For example, traditional education emphasizes memorization and repetition, which are essential for long-term retention of information.Traditional education has demonstrated its effectiveness in transmitting knowledge and skills across generations. However, in recent years, there has been a movement towards alternative education, advocating for more flexible and personalized approaches to learning. While alternative education has its place, it is important to recognize that traditional education remains relevant and effective in many aspects.

Traditional education provides a structured and coherent framework that allows students to acquire a solid foundation of knowledge in a variety of subjects. Traditional teaching methods, such as reading, writing, and direct instruction, have proven their effectiveness over time. Additionally, traditional education fosters discipline, respect for authority, and teamwork, fundamental skills for success in life.

However, we acknowledge that alternative education may have its place in the current educational landscape. If implemented properly and classrooms and teachers are equipped with the necessary technology, alternative education can offer more personalized learning opportunities tailored to the individual needs of students. However, this would require a change in attitudes both from educators and students.

It is important to note that the implementation of alternative teaching methods comes with a significant cost in terms of resources and training. Alternative methods require a higher investment in technology and teacher training, which can be prohibitive in many educational institutions. Additionally, autonomy and self-discipline, key characteristics of alternative methods, may be difficult to foster in traditional educational environments where supervision and direction are predominant.

In other parts of the world, such as Japan, alternative teaching methods have been successfully implemented, where students take on a more active role in their own learning. However, it is important to recognize that these practices may not be easily transferable to other cultural and educational contexts.

Technology has been an invaluable tool in the educational field, but its use should be complementary to traditional instruction, not a substitute. Excessive reliance on technology can have negative effects on students' cognitive development and memory. It is important to balance the use of technology with more traditional teaching methods to ensure comprehensive learning.

In conclusion, while alternative education has its place in the current educational landscape, traditional education remains relevant and effective in many aspects. It is important to recognize the need for greater investment in resources and a change in mindset to improve education at all levels. As educators, we must make use of the available tools and continue to utilize traditional methods that have proven effective over time.

References:

Smith, J. (2019). "The Role of Traditional Education in a Modern World." Journal of Education Studies, 45(2), 201-215. Garcia, M. (2020). "Implementing Alternative Teaching Methods: Challenges and Opportunities." International Journal of Educational Innovation, 8(3), 87-102. Jones, A. et al. (2018). "The Impact of Technology on Learning Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis." Educational Psychology Review, 35(4), 567-580.

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In this section you wil find my professional C.V and also some writting works made by me,you can find more information in the next link : https://mleonr6.wixsite.com/portafolio-actividad

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How do you visualize yourself as a teacher?

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How do you visualize yourself as a teacher?

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As a future teacher, I aspire to possess qualities that facilitate communication and interaction with my students. I aim to be a flexible educator who expresses themselves efficiently with their students. Moreover, I strive to be a trusted figure who supports students in every aspect of their academic journey. I view my role as that of a mentor, inspiring students to work autonomously and develop a passion for self-directed learning.

My goal is to ensure that my students do not merely study to pass exams, but rather to cultivate a lifelong love for learning and pursue their passions. I aim to encourage critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and enhance their communication abilities. Additionally, I seek to create inclusive classrooms where students feel safe and confident expressing their thoughts.

Furthermore, I intend to enhance the learning experience by implementing collaborative work, empathy, and mutual respect. I aspire to be adaptable in terms of learning styles, tailoring classes to meet the diverse needs of my students. Continuously researching effective teaching methods will allow me to implement and refine strategies that best meet the evolving needs of my students in the modern world.

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Here I will to post some important personal information. Name: My full name is María Mónica León Rivera Age:I am 21 years old. Education:I 'm a student of modern languages with emphasis in english , high school degree and a college degree in proces Location:Bogotá,Colombia About me: I am a person who enjoys learning new things everyday, in the most part of the day I am working in my communicative skills in differents languages, as an english and french since I desire to develop in the better way my hability with those languages . Skills:-Deep focus -Analytical thinking -Listening Skils -writting skils -attention to detail -Leadership Experience :I have experience with children, due to I worked as a teacher assistant in my time as a social worker .I develop this work for almost three months ,where I had to organize activities for the children also to collaborate with grading the children task inserting their grades on the system .Education:I posses high school studies University studies Sena english courses Interests:To improve my english and french skills,also to learn more languages as portuguese and others.I enjoy to my new and recent habit of reading documents in different languages to my nativ language;I dedicate the most part of my time in my university studies .