Week 10

These week i observed a class teaching on how to improve speaking. The class was very casual they would pair up and discuss a given topic. The teacher would then come listen and help them with the problems he noticed. I noticed they really enjoyed this type of learning approach and seemed to be their favorite.

This week with teaching went very well. I was much more confident and Asami commented on this too. Ive made a huge improvement and feel very happy with my result.  

Week 9

This week i observed how to teach reading. I will need to find a suitable article with which to teach with i think i might use the story of rumpelstiltzkin. I noticed that when he teaches he is very confident. I think i have more of a problem with confidence then the teaching aspect.

The teaching went well ive noticed that Asamis english is much stronger then i had first imagined. Shes also a very hard study and completes whatever i ask her to study during the week.

Week 8

This week i had my first observation i learnt about the academic word list and how to go about doing it. Ive decided to emulate his lessons. Ive missed alot of class and i think ill need to modify my plan to make up for it. Ive decided to give only 4 lessons and observe the same amount.

My first lesson went well even though i was extremely nervous. i really need to work on my confidence but i cant help being so shy.

Week 7

Partners father passed away no work done

Week 6

This week I met with my student Asami her level of English was quite low but was able to communicate with her. I talked with her and found what she was looking to improve was her writing and speaking. I explained my brief 2 to her and she was happy to participate. Next week I’ll start giving her lessons. I also observed an English class and learnt about the academic word list and strategies for teaching.  I will now make a lesson plan in which to use and a feedback sheet for Asami. I’m going to have to do some research before I’m ready to start teaching.    

Week 5

 In week 5 my son fell ill and I was unable to come to class or do any work on my brief 2. I did however find someone in which to tutor English in which to tutor a Japanese student named Asami Miura. She is studying English here. I’m looking forward to tutoring her and nervous about it too I haven’t taught anyone before.  

Week 4

This week I managed to catch up with work and complete my brief one. I’m beginning to wonder if my brief 2 will be two difficult to complete. I am however looking forward to gaining experience my chosen career path. I feel better having caught up with my work I hope I will not fall behind again.