- Because of the snow day, we met after one week. then, I just wanted to make them to be more active, so I made sudden changes at the last minute -- just before the class.
- thought the group work (corner discussion) would work like an icebreaker, but somehow, things got complicated. they are not familiar with one another yet.
- Brazilian teachers are more advanced then other students, which created a different dynamic. There were some quiet students who did not talk that much.
- Was still too conscious of my unstable non-native like awkward english expressions sometimes.
- Covered most of the things that I planned - but still not sure how much students could have learned.
--- > some classroom assessment techniques are necessary.
- Vocabulary quiz will be Jan 30th. Test-taking strategies will be discussed later on the course; then this vocab test will serve as how students are familiar with test formats, and also about myself becoming better at using the questions and guiding myself to some possible modifications.
- revamping the curriculum could be necessary but still not too sure.
- What do I do to compensate my non-nativeness?
* draw on my experiences as an English learner like them. (introduce different meanings of 'scale')
* giving more options for activities. (flash cards, online flash cards... etc.)
* lowering affective filters. (saying some positive words)
Maybe I could ask them to find a video that they would like to share with other classmates!
(probably after covering listening strategies part)
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