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Lesson Title: Dem Bones
Date of Class: 1/30/18
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: mark griffin
DJ: mark griffin
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
Module: health
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):
we could use some alphabet sheets
Self EvaluationPreparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5Total Score: 36
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): The use of the skeleton song (dem bones) was harder than I expected, as many of the names of bones were difficult. I use a small skeleton for a visual aid.
Lesson Title: How to shop for healthy foods
Date of Class: 1/23/18
Day of Class:Tues
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mark G
DJ: Mark G
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: none
Module: Nutrition
How Many Learners: 3
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):
didn’t find them or use them
Self EvaluationPreparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
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) =6Total Score: 33
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
3 students, all lower proficiency, 2 are spanish speakers, one is a recent immigrant from Ethiopia
Lesson Title: I have a dream
Date of Class: 1/17/18
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-8:30
MC: mark
DJ: n/a
Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner: Kalen; Sofia
Module: society and culture
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) = 7
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =7
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =6
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =6Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): first week of class; 3 students who were very engaged
Lesson Title:
Date of Class:
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Time of Class:
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Assistants/Shadowers/Auditioner:
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How Many Learners:
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =7
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =6
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =6Total Score: 31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): first week of class; 3 students who were very engaged
Lesson Title: I’m dreaming of a white christmas
Date of Class: 12/4/17
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 12:30 PM
MC: Gaston
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Carole, Kathy
Module: Society and Culture/ Holidays
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) = 6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): 4 learners of varying levels of proficiency. Class attendance has been steady for 3 months.
Lesson Title: Voting
Date of Class: 11/5/17
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 12:30
MC: Gaston
DJ: Mark
Assistants: Patricia
Module: Society and Culture
How Many Learners: 1
Materials Status (loyalt y 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) =6
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) = 7Total Score: 41
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had only one student today. Fedora called a number of students and learned that the lack of attendance appears to be related to busy schedules and the fact that the school schedule is fractured for the week and the month.
We should discuss the student to assistant ratio. We had a DJ and MC today as well as an assistant (Patricia). Two other assistants (both of whom do other volunteer work at the school) did not stay for class, per agreement by all. In most of our class we have had 4-5 students and 5 DJ/MC/ assistants. That ratio may be overbearing or intimidating to the students and may be counterproductive.
Note that because there was only one student, we deviated from the curriculum but concentrated on the alphabet and chorale response.Lesson Title: Tri met
Date of Class: 10/23/17
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 12:30
MC: Gaston
DJ:Mark G
Assistants: Carole; shadows: Kathy and Patricia
Module: Society and Culture
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) = 5
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =7
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 37
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had 2 people shadowing today (kathy and patricia). Both were helpful and caught on quickly. Class is holding steady with the same learners, although we had one missing today. Students are very engaged.
Lesson Title: ticket to ride
Date of Class: 10/16/17
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 12:30 PM
MC: Patrik
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Gaston, Carole
Module: Society and Culture/Tri-Met
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) =8
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) =6Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We added one more student to the class and encouraged students and Rigler to invite friends and other parents. The Beatles were a hit.
Lesson Title: Hop Pass
Date of Class: 10/9/17
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 12:30 PM
MC: Patrik
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Gasto; Carole W
Module: Society and Culture
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) = 7
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =6Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): new class at new venue; class was very engaged;
Lesson Title: Summertime
Date of Class: 7/11/17
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Benj Lostheart
DJ: Mark Griffin
Assistants: Kate, David, Mary Francis
Module: Society and Culture
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):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) =Lesson Title: Trick or Treat
Date of Class: 10.25.16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mark G
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: David
Module: Halloween theme
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need loyalty cardsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5Total Score: 33
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): this is a good class, with regular returning learners, all of whom are helpful to one another.
Lesson Title: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Date of Class: Nov 13, 2016
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Keli
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: David shadowed
Module: Trees/Nut trees
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need loyalty cards and alphabet sheetsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 2
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 4
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 4
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 27
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a number of new students today. Attendance was high (8) in spite of the weather. Keli was the MC for the first time and did a great job. There is a good mix of students in this class.
Lesson Title: summertime; school is almost her
Date of Class: 8/9/16
Day of Class:Tuesday
Time of Class: 6:30-8:00
MC: Benjamin L
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Katie Zurzan
Module: culture—summertime
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): we don’t have any of these supplies at St. ASelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
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) = 6Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): smaller class tonight but everyone was engaged. We have to call class off for next week because both me and Benjamin will be out of town. Benjamin will do the class on 8/23. I will be out of town until the class on 8/30. Question: will the class return to Irvington School once school starts?
Lesson Title: went to Race Talks at McMenamins
Date of Class: 7/12
Day of Class: Tues
Time of Class: 6:30-8:00
MC: Benjamin L
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: n/a
Module: summertime/games
How Many Learners: 9
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): n/aSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =n/a
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = n/aTotal Score: 26
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Took 8/9 students to McMenamins for Race Talks. Could not get in, so we retreated to the Boilerroom and had an impromptu class. Used the menu as class material. Unfortunately, we got separated from Benjamin L and 2 of the students couldn’t fine parking (Araceli and Isabel) Under the circumstances, it was a pretty good class.
Lesson Title: My Money
Date of Class: 6/28/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6:30-8
MC: Benjamin L
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Rosa, Manny, Patrick
Module: Games
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need loyalty cardsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =5
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) =7Total Score:40
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): This is a good class and likely will stay at about 8 students per class through the summer, unless Manny recruits more. We lost 3 learners from last week, unfortunately lower proficiency. I hope the class last week was not too intimidating. We’ll see next week if they return or we have new students. The “happy hour” at 6 was more like dead time. I suggest either a 6:00 or 6:30 start time (I think the latter is better for most in the class) and to do away with happy hour unless it improves.