First teaching Third Period

Describe At the beginning of the class, students were looking at me, and I felt a little bit nervous for being my first time. I introduced myself and I gave them some pieces of colorful papers to write their names. I really like the environment. Basic students are amazing since they like to participate and also, they are very friendly. They made me feel very comfortable in the classroom. I used the horse-shoe style because the classroom is very big and they are twenty-one students. I had to do a review so I used a colorful chart in order to review simple past. Moreover, I used worksheets and board games.
(Analyze)		Plan Action
Interpret	Generalize
I made a review about the use of “Did” and simple past. I had to prepare since I had to include positive/ negative sentences and question form. I looked for activities in which they could practice what they already knew. I made them to practice a lot about the topic. They could resolve the exercises. This is important because I could realize that they can structure positive/negative sentences and make questions. They did not have problems doing the exercises. Controlled, semi-controlled and free practice help students to put in practice what they have learned in previous classes. Also, teachers can see when students are happy doing the practice. It is because they see that now, it’s easy for them.	Based on what I already know about self-confidence, I think that when students see that the teacher is not sure about what she/he is teaching, they have the same feeling. That’s why I prepared myself for giving the class. Based on what I observed, I think students generally liked the class they were laughing, practicing, and participating all the time. I believe that self-confidence can help student learning because they see that the teacher is prepared and that self-confidence is transmitted. They trust on the teacher and feel confidence in asking their doubts.	So, in the future, I will prepare myself in each class because it is very important and essential. In future lessons I will look for listening activities. I could see that they enjoy songs. The next time I teach this lesson, I will give more time for free activities. I could use one in this class, but they had a quiz and that’s why I had to finish early. In future experiences I will also include readings. It is very important since they can find or learn a variety of vocabulary.