Emily Reflection Task by EMILY ORTEGA

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 01:04:45 UTC

Glossary - General Teaching Vocabulary

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 01:05:00 UTC

In this activity, we created a glossary of key terms related to the general teaching of Unit 1 from the course readings. Each student contributed a minimum of five terms, providing definitions, usage examples, and relevant references. The goal was to collaboratively create a vocabulary resource that would benefit the entire class.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 01:05:12 UTC

Through this activity, I learned the importance of understanding and correctly using educational terminology. It helped me enhance my vocabulary related to teaching and understanding how to provide clear and concise definitions

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 01:05:23 UTC

One challenge I faced was identifying reliable sources for definitions and examples. Another issue was ensuring that the terms I selected were unique and not already covered by classmates, which required coordination and attention to detail.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 01:05:35 UTC

I solved the problems by asking classmates for help, using the course booklet for accurate information, and double-checking my work to ensure it met the requirements.

Link or attachment of activities/tasks developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 01:05:46 UTC

https://virtual.unachi.ac.pa/mod/glossary/view.php?id=111752&mode=letter&hook=ALL

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:23:17 UTC

Speaking Theory

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:23:39 UTC

Speaking

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:23:52 UTC

Reflective Bulletin Board

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:23:54 UTC

Speaking Activities

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:03 UTC

Listening Strategies (Top/Down - Bottom/Up)

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:05 UTC

Listening

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:07 UTC

Introduction to Speaking

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:09 UTC

Listening Theory

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:11 UTC

Introduction to Speaking

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:13 UTC

UNIT 4 - Introduction to Speaking

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:14 UTC

I didn't develop the activity.

Topic of the Class

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:24:16 UTC

English Initials and Levels

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:32 UTC

I didn't develop the activity.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:35 UTC

The activity required me to research and compare different English teaching methods (EMT, ESL, EFL, etc) and education levels in Panama. I created a Canvas presentation with audio explaining these comparisons.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:38 UTC

For this activity, I created a presentation that explained the listening skills, comprehension processes, and strategies discussed in the booklet. I made sure to research beyond the booklet to give a more comprehensive understanding of the topic. To complement my explanation, I also included a video of myself presenting these concepts.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:42 UTC

In this activity, I listened to a short explanation about the two listening strategies: Top Down and Bottom Up. After listening to the explanation, I created a comparative chart highlighting the key differences and similarities between these strategies.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:45 UTC

In this activity, we need to design a listening sequence for a class and create a lesson plan including Pre, While, and Post listening stages. You focused on the while-listening stage for the video, where students listened to a specific material to practice listening skills and you need to present only this section on a video with a student.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:49 UTC

This activity involved adding new words from the readings in Unit 4 of the Booklet to enrich my vocabulary and my classmates’ vocabulary. Each term I contributed included a clear and direct definition, at least one example of how to use it, and any relevant reference.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:53 UTC

In this activity, I participated in a discussion forum on Moodle about the readings and videos from UNIT 4. The forum required me to share my perspective on the materials and engage in a respectful debate with my classmates by responding to their opinions. The goal was to understand the characteristics of speaking skills in language learning.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:26:56 UTC

The student needs to watch three videos and summarized them in a presentation. Each video focused on a different aspect of learning English:

Steps to achieve fluency in English.

Techniques to overcome the fear of speaking English.

Key differences in how children and adults learn English, with tips for adults to improve pronunciation and speaking skills.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:27:00 UTC

For this activity, I read pages 43-64 of the booklet and developed a video presentation explaining key topics, including the role of language in classrooms, a historical perspective on classroom talk, the importance of oracy, and the impact of teacher-student dialogue.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:27:03 UTC

In this activity, we need to choose an activity from the list and also add another activity that we found independently about promoting speaking. Each activity was explored in depth, covering its definition, characteristics, development steps, target age group, and a video demonstration.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:27:06 UTC

For this activity, we need to create a lesson plan focused on and specific grade, for me, it was kindergarten students with the topic of domestic and wild animals. I developed pre-, while, and post-activities designed to promote speaking skills. The primary task involved creating a PDF lesson plan and recording a video where I performed the speaking activity using family members as students.

Activity Developed

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:27:11 UTC

This activity involved creating a digital Reflective Bulletin Board on padlet to summarize and document my learning throughout the course. It required organizing information into specific sections for each task, including the topic, activities, lessons learned, challenges faced, and solutions to those challenges.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:02 UTC

I didn't develop the activity.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:05 UTC

I learned how different English teaching styles (EFL, ESL, GE, ESP) are defined and applied. I also gained insight into how education levels in Panama align with specific English teaching approaches and purposes. Lastly, I deepened my understanding of the CEFR framework, including its practical application for defining English proficiency.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:09 UTC

Through this activity, I learned that listening comprehension is a complex, interactive process that involves both top-down and bottom-up processing. Top-down processing involves using prior knowledge and expectations, while bottom-up processing focuses on decoding sounds and words. I also realized the importance of comprehensible input for learners and how listening plays a crucial role in language acquisition. This task helped me understand how we, as listeners, actively engage in meaning-making, using our background knowledge and language skills.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:13 UTC

I learned that Top Down strategies focus on using prior knowledge and context to interpret information, while Bottom Up strategies concentrate on the details of the sounds and words heard. Both strategies are important for effective listening, depending on the context.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:15 UTC

I learned how to create an effective listening lesson plan for young children. I realized how important it is to use visuals and simple, interactive activities to engage their attention. The lesson plan had to be designed to fit their age and developmental stage, so keeping the activities clear, engaging, and fun was essential.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:19 UTC

Through this activity, I learned the importance of actively engaging with vocabulary-building tasks to enhance my language skills and those of my peers. I also learned how to effectively define words in a way that makes them easily understandable for others. This activity helped me improve my research skills, as I had to find reliable sources for definitions and examples.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:21 UTC

From this activity, I learned about the importance of speaking in language learning and the various components that make it effective, such as pronunciation, fluency, and interaction. I also gained insight into the challenges learners face when developing speaking skills and strategies to address them.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:24 UTC

I learned the importance of starting small, using practical vocabulary, and practicing daily. The step of "Good English Input" particularly stood out as it emphasized listening and reading as crucial activities for developing natural speech patterns.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:27 UTC

I learned about the crucial role of conversation in classrooms and how it serves as a foundation for literacy development. I discovered that talk helps students process information, develop academic language, and think critically. This insight emphasized the importance of structuring classroom time to encourage purposeful dialogue among students.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:30 UTC

Through this activity, I learned how structured tasks can encourage speaking in various contexts. I discovered specific strategies and steps to implement speaking tasks effectively and understood how to adapt them for different age groups and proficiency levels.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:34 UTC

I learned how to design engaging activities that foster speaking skills in young learners, in this specific case it was for students of kindergarten. I also understood the importance of aligning activities with learning objectives, tailoring tasks to my audience, and the technical aspects of creating a clear and structured lesson plan with easy activities that the students can understand and also practice the topic about domestic and wild animals.

What did I learn?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:37 UTC

I learned how to analyze and reflect on the different activities I completed during the semester. This helped me identify the skills I developed, the teaching methodologies I explored, and how they can be applied to real-world scenarios. I also improved my organizational and reflective writing skills.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:53 UTC

I didn't develop the activity.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:55 UTC

One of the challenges I faced was gathering accurate information on the differences between the various teaching methods. It was difficult to find reliable sources for some of teaching styles and also I was very busy with my work so I don't have the opportunity to make the assignment in the correct way.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:28:58 UTC

The main problem I faced was how to explain the complex theories of listening, especially top-down and bottom-up processing, in a clear and understandable way. Additionally, organizing all the information from the booklet and my additional research into a cohesive and engaging presentation was a challenge, it was a large presentation with a lot of slices.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:01 UTC

I had trouble understanding how to clearly differentiate between the two strategies, as they seemed to very similar at times. It was also challenging to come up with a suitable example for each strategy and also i have some troubles with the internet conection.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:07 UTC

One of the challenges I faced was selecting appropriate listening material that was both engaging and age-appropriate for 4-5-year-olds. I also struggled with ensuring the pre-listening activity was engaging enough for such young learners.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:10 UTC

While developing this glossary, I encountered challenges in selecting words that were both relevant to the course and unfamiliar enough to be valuable to others.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:13 UTC

One of the main problems I faced was understanding some of the technical terms and ideas from the readings because I need to find the meaning of some words that I didn't know the significance, another issue was finding the time due to my busy schedule with work.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:22 UTC

I struggled with organizing my ideas to ensure that the summary was concise but informative because it was a lot of information from the 3 videos and be able to talk about the most important points on a Canvas presentation was a challenge. Another challenge was finding the time to record the videos of myself talking about this topic.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:26 UTC

I faced challenges with time management as I had to balance reading, researching additional materials, and creating a coherent presentation because it was a long chapter of the booklet and there was a lot of information, so it was a bit difficult to summarize all the information but talk about it all on the canvas.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:29 UTC

One challenge was finding a unique activity that was not already chosen for another student. Additionally, locating an appropriate video demonstration for the activity took significant time, and I also found an authentic activity that was totally focused on promoting speaking.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:32 UTC

I faced challenges in using family members as "students," as they were not always available when needed and our schedules were not the same. Additionally, recording the video took longer than expected because of background noise and the need to ensure clarity.

What problems did I face when developing the activity/task?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:35 UTC

Some of the challenges I faced included organizing all the information from the semester in a clear and concise way. Finding appropriate images to represent each section also took time and effort because it was a lot of material of this semester.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:48 UTC

I didn't develop the activity.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:53 UTC

I overcame this problem by focusing on well-known sources, such as educational textbooks and reliable websites, to make the comparison.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:29:58 UTC

I also created a more structured outline for my presentation, which helped me organize my thoughts and ensured I didn’t miss any important points. For the video, I practiced several times to improve my delivery and make the concepts easier to follow.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:05 UTC

I revisited the video explanation and took more detailed notes to better grasp the distinctions. I also searched for real-world examples to help clarify the application of each strategy and also I needed to put some data to upload the assignment.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:10 UTC

To overcome these challenges, I focused on simplifying the activities and making them as interactive as possible. I used videos on Youtube about animals and flashcards to keep the children engaged. I also incorporated a matching game in the post-listening phase to reinforce what they learned.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:14 UTC

I overcame these challenges by reviewing the readings thoroughly and making notes of words that I felt were crucial for expanding our collective vocabulary. For defining terms, I focused on simplifying complex definitions without losing their meaning.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:18 UTC

To overcome these challenges, I re-read the materials and looked up unfamiliar terms to fully understand the content in different dictionaries on the internet and also during the time I spent I found a space in my lunch hour to do this activity.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:22 UTC

To address the organizational issue, I wrote down all the important points from the video to make sure I was talking about everything and for the recording of the videos, I did it on the night when I have some free time.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:26 UTC

I needed to manage my time, I organize my schedule to have the opportunity for reading, research, and presentation design on Canvas with also adding the video of me talking on the presentation.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:30 UTC

I overcame these challenges by brainstorming creative ideas for the additional activity and using reliable sources like teaching websites and YouTube. For the video demonstration, I expanded my search on different websites that demonstrate exactly what was a conversation café.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:33 UTC

I overcame these challenges by scheduling specific times with my family for the recording and finding a quiet area for filming, so my little sister helped to film the video. I also practiced my explanation and instructions multiple times to ensure smooth delivery.

How did I overcome the problems I face when developing the activity/task developed?

emilyortega4 — 2024-12-07 02:30:38 UTC

I overcame these challenges by breaking the task into smaller steps, focusing on one activity at a time. For finding images, I found images that describe specific that situation on that activity, and also I work everyday on my free times until the delivery time to finish the activity because it was very long.