MY JOURNAL - Ana Paula Iemme by https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w This is my experience, my amazing journey in primary level. en-us 2022-11-15 17:38:45 UTC 2025-11-09 19:29:36 UTC hello@padlet.com My First Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385327759 1.      How did the students react to your teaching, to the activities and the materials? How did they react to the lesson?

I knew from the very beginning that teaching English to this group was going to be a real challenge. The children were quite reluctant to meet a new English teacher and after my observations and ayudantias I realised that they had not been exposed to oral English at all since the classes were delivered completely in Spanish. During our first class, they highligted the idea that I should speak in Spanish otherwise they would not be able to understand anything. I made my best to prove them that they were wrong. I spoke English most of the time and, when it was necesary, I used the sandwich technique. We played games ( "what's missing" and "rock, paper, scissors")in which everyone took part and we all spent a very good time. After finishing this class and heading home, I knew that my teaching, activities and materials had engaged the students so, I had succeed.]]> 2022-11-15 18:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385327759 My Third Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385333911    What aspects of the lesson do you consider successful?

I was pretty sure that a group activity would be quite fun and enriching for my class and I was right. I divided the class in groups of 5 students and gave each a "hairband" to play the game "Who am I" and work with professions. It was amazing observing how engaged and  motivated they were. They respected the turns and paid extraordinary attention when a partner was producing or answering a question.
I am also aware of the importance of the routine of every single class, for that reason I established one for my students: as soon as I get into the class, I greet them, and I ask them about  the date and the weather. Once the answer is given, I write it on the board. I consider that this kind of order makes them feel safe about what comes next.








]]> 2022-11-15 18:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385333911 My Sixth Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385334648    What teaching strategies did you use? Which ones were effective? Why / why not?

During this class, students were invited to work in groups and investigate a little bit about wild animals. To do so, I divided the class into groups of 3 or 4 children who were given flashcards with information and an  image related to a particular animal. Once the group investigation was completed, each group shared what they had learned about that animal in front of the class. I consider this activity enriching since it covers the three main cognitive learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. However, I have to say that this task was particularly challenging for those students who are shy or feel reluctant to stand in front of the class. I encouraged them to do their best and they showed confidence.


]]> 2022-11-15 18:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385334648 My Eighth Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385335468     What aspects of the lesson require change / improvement?

I highly believe that lots of my lessons require improvements or changes. Some of the improvements were suggested by the teacher (Aurelia) in the lesson corrections and I used them (and will use them as well)  in future classes. I regard myself as a flexible person who learns from the mistakes and tries to offer better oral, written and reading activities, games, individual and collaborative tasks, etc. for my students.
I am pretty sure that during my classes I could have spoken more English and foster the interaction between students. However, I am satisfied with my teaching and the way my students reacted to my classes: 
“Teacher Ana, ¿cómo se dice hermosa en ingles?” 
“Beautiful!” 
“The class is beautiful!” (Liz after having finished the class).


]]> 2022-11-15 18:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385335468 My Second Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385336174     What do you find useful of this lesson that will help you plan the next one?

During my first class I could recognise some of the activities and materials my students enjoyed the most. For that reason, as soon as I finished that class, I could not help  that different ideas, plans, tasks, games, etc spun in my head for hours.
I knew that the "warms up" needed to be active, quick and easy. For that reason I chose a soft ball as a trigger to let them speak in a relaxed way. I knew that the "warms up" needed to be active, quick and easy. For that reason I chose a soft ball as a trigger to let them speak in a relaxed way. 
Fortunately, it worked pretty well since all the students wanted to catch the ball and produce their oral part. I noticed that when my students have their hands busy with something ( a ball in this case) their oral productions are better.
The recycled material is vital to foster learning, for that reason I plan to keep using the big and colourful flashcards for some classes more.


]]> 2022-11-15 18:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385336174 My Seventh Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385338098       Choose a moment that was important for the students during the lesson. Describe it and say why it was important.

Children love games and, if it involves movement, better. For that reason, for this class I thought it would be a good idea to introduce the topic  clothes using a big felt doll called Alex. I placed it on the board and, using a counting game (Blue shoes, black shoes, Ana is wearing red shoes!) I picked two students who stood up and came to the board. Once there, they rolled a dice and depending on the weather on the dice, they had to get Alex dressed with the different clothing items placed on my desk. All the children played the game and they spent a wonderful time doing it.]]> 2022-11-15 18:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385338098 My Fifth Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385338698     Describe this lesson in terms of a metaphor.

This class was active and all the children were quite busy working on different tasks I had prepared. So I can say that time flew while children were clearly engaged doing the activities.
I am convinced that TIME IS A RESOURCE in the  learning process. As a teacher I need to spend that classroom time wisely in order to  take advantage of it and provide my students with fruitful and significant learning. I must keep them busy and interested in what they are doing. I need to motivate them through the activities provided.
 


]]> 2022-11-15 18:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385338698 My Fourth Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385339242     Choose a quotation that represents an event, knowledge, insight in this lesson.

Today I felt satisfied and convinced that I am touching some hearts in this path.
I introduced a new topic: animals. Once again, the soft ball was extremely useful for the warm up activity which was related with "Pets", ]]> 2022-11-15 18:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385339242 My Nineth Class - The last one. apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385340197      Include a photo of a moment in the lesson, or a task students did, a picture from the board or any other lesson component you would like to share, and describe it.

This photograph was taken a few minutes before I left the classroom. I had finished my practicums and I wanted to keep something that reminds me of the faces of these 20 amazing students. Behind us, there is a board full of flashcards and my handmade poster. They had been doing their first listening activity and they were overjoyed since they were able to finish all the activity by themselves. They were proud and I was so.
 


]]> 2022-11-15 18:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385340197 Interactive Activity - 2nd. Class apiemmekhoury https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385340772    Choose an audio / video segment from the lesson, and reflect on what is viewed or heard.

This speaking activity took place during my second class. I had given each student a small, laminated flashcard with the image of a profession. I had also written "What do you do?" on the board. I started this activity by saying the profession which was on my card: "I am a builder, what do you do?" then I threw the ball to a student and I encouraged him to answer the question depending on his card. Then He repeated the activity with a partner , asking the question and inviting the other student to answer.
I believe that this task proved to them that they were able to interact and speak English, all the students participated and enjoyed the activity.]]> 2022-11-15 18:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/apiemmekhoury/m22jfxghxb5oof3w/wish/2385340772