Lesson Title: Maps Help us learn Where to Go. . .
Date of Class: April 11, 2017
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30pm
MC: David
DJ: ML
Assistants:
Module: Maps & Addresses
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =7
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =7
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =7

Total Score:42

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Lots of great hand-on materials used in this class- all manner of maps- city, state, country, different styles. The activity using a map index seemed very useful and provided layered learning for the students in that they used/reviewed numbers and letters at the same time as using a map. Easily expanded to “find Bend” (using index), point to a city, what road would you use to get from city A to city B. Students worked together and were very involved. Great stretching/pointing activity to get the students up and moving mid class, plus a short marathon video.

Lesson Title: Tips on how to start and early spring garden
Date of Class: 4/06/17
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30pm
MC: Saamiya
DJ: Keli
Assistants:
Module: Community Garden
How Many Learners: 3
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =6
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =5

Total Score:33

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Saamiya prepared an excellent class

Lesson Title: The Community That Gardens Together, Stays Together
Date of Class: 4/20/17
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30pm
MC: Saamiya
DJ: Keli
Assistants: Daniel
Module: Community Garden
How Many Learners: 4
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5

Total Score: 33

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a great turnout, including a veteran learner who hasn’t been around for awhile and one brand-new learner!!! It was a nice surprise and invigorating. Daniel was an excellent assistant. He did really well at engaging with the learners and giving instant feedback.

Lesson Title: Grow a Garden from Kitchen Scraps
Date of Class: 04/27/2016
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 06-7:30
MC: Kelly B
DJ: Saamiya K
Assistants: none

Module: Community Gardening
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):
Self Evaluation

Preparation: = 7
Technique: = 7
Engagement: = 7
Connection: = 6
Poise: = 6
Reflection: = 6
Total Score: 39

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Today we talked about how to grow a garden from kitchen scraps, it was such a creative topic and our two students learned a lot vocabularies. I was specially impressed by how Kelly matched the video and the things she wrote on the paper, that helped the students understand the subject better. Good job Kelly!

Lesson Title: Irvington School Multicultural Music and Dance Assembly
Date of Class: May 4, 2017
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Saamiya
DJ: Kelly
Assistants: Keli
Module: N/A
How Many Learners: N/A

Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Ample

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =

Total Score:

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):

Instead of a typical lesson, this week we attended the Multicultural Dance and Music Assembly at Irvington School. Though learners were encouraged to come, they didn’t, so in the future we can work harder to encourage them to join us. Since this was not a typical lesson, we didn’t score ourselves, but would like to reflect on the experience.

The assembly featured Aztec dancers, Ghanaian drummers, belly dancers and original songs written and performed by students at Irvington school.

Saamiya loved the fact that so many children at the school are exposed to and encouraged to celebrate other cultures. The drumming especially reminded her of time spent in Nairobi, Kenya. She hopes that this kind of event can help children grow into open-minded adults.

The most memorable performance for me (Kelly) was seeing a young girl perform a song she had written. She was incredibly shy and sang very softly. When she got off-stage, her mother was waiting and hugged her and cried, obviously very proud of her daughter’s effort. It was clear in that moment how much events like this mean to community.

Both Saamiya and I were happy that we got to spend an evening with the larger Irvington community.

Lesson Title: Mother and Child Education Center
Date of Class: May 9, 2017
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6:00-7:30 PM
MC: Kelly Bryan
DJ: David Musical Grampa
Assistants: None
Module: Mother’s Day
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Replete

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 5
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7

Total Score: 36

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Five Spanish-speakers attended. One was present for the first time since last summer and was actually quite advanced. This was the second visit for another and she was far behind the others, but everybody shared with her. Kelly felt prepared, and DJ responded that the lesson flowed smoothly. Kelly observed that it was a struggle for the new learner to use some of the materials but otherwise the engagement was good.

Lesson Title: 10 Lessons I Learned from Motherhood
Date of Class: 5/16/2017
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6 pm
MC: Benjamin
DJ: Kelly
Assistants: N/A
Module: Motherhood
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): fine!

Self Evaluation
Preparation: (10) = 7
Technique: (10) = 7
Engagement: (10) = 6
Connection: (10) = 6
Poise: (10) = 6
Reflection: (10) = 7
Total Score: 39

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Learners practiced Alphabet Listen & Point. They did Yell and Spell with both their own names and their mothers’ names. Learners did spelling dictation on 10 Lessons Learned from Motherhood and then did Listen and Point with an accompanying article. Learners also did an activity where they stood and acted out baby-related vocab with actions. Learners seemed to enjoy this activity and was a fun way to connect with learners. Class finished with a round robin dialogue about Mother’s Day and other holidays.