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Lesson Title: Brother can you spare a dime
Date of Class: May 26
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7#0
MC: Alex
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Keli
Module: Labor history
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): no more materials at librarySelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
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: 47
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Last class. At end of class, we discussed continuing during the summer. Principal at Irvington may be willing to let us use that building. One of class members, Antonia, volunteered the use of her basement on 10th and Schuyler. Another, Kattia, her patio, also in that neighborhood. Class was open to having class at either of those places. Once a week, with Tuesdays the best night.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: what benefits you get from a union
Date of Class: 5/12/16
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Alex V
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Keli
Module: economics~labor history
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 4
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 3
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 29
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): things were hectic at the school tonight, with multi-culture day in the gym and Irvington Neighborhood Assoc in the library. We used room 108, which was fine.
The first 15-20 minutes of class we joined the multicultural events by watching Aztec dancers.
Told the students that next week’s Thursday class would be at St. Andrew and the following Thursday will be the last class for the summer at Irvington School.Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: Economy, Getting a Job
Date of Class: 4/7/16
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Megan C
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Mike
Module: Economy
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): we need a deck of professionals, scissors and staplerSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =7
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) =6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =6Total Score:36
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): This class as been consistently laid back. We had one new student tonight, the brother in law of Cruz Gonzalez.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: Lookin for a Job
Date of Class: 3/10/16
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Patrik
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Tony
Module: Employment
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need deck of prosSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 3
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =4
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =4
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =5Total Score:26
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): students have been consistent on Tues and Thursdays. They are connected, sometimes tonight not engaged. Patrik coaching both Mark G. and Tony, who will be entering the program.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: We are family
Date of Class: 3/8/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mark G
DJ:
Assistants: Benjamin and Tony
Module: Family
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OKSelf 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) =6
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =8
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): this is a class that is very connected (family, friends, neighbors) and easy to engage with. this is the 3rd week of class and there has been no drop off of attendance.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: There are many holidays we may celebrate
Date of Class: Dec 3, 2015
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: noon-1:30
MC: Monica
DJ: Mark
Assistants: Ramin, Alex, and Patrik
Module: Culture/Holidays
How Many Learners: 9
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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
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): Monica completing her course work with Patrik at class. Ramin came to help out, and Alex shadowed.
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Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: We are here to help you
Date of Class: 10/15/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: noon-1:30
MC: Monica Q
DJ: Mark G
Assistants:n/a
Module: culture
How Many Learners: 18
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): okaySelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
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) =5Total Score: 32
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Very large class with a lot of energy. Two new students caught on to the program quickly. Students helpful to one another.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Date of Class: Oct 1
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: noon-1:30
MC: Monica Q
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Owen
Module: Nutrition
How Many Learners: 15
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 4
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 5
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 4
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5Total Score: 28
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): these students are very supportive of one another and very engaged. concept of class was good, as was the use of props (apple, garlic, pictures of vegetables). This also is a very diverse class culturally but at the same time, most learners seem to be at the same level. Higher level learners are very helpful with lower proficiency learners. As a sidenote, the family of one of the students, Shahida Shukur, was featured in WW this week. See page 22. A Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, via Malaysia.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: Let’s wipe the Slate Clean
Date of Class: 6/29/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 1:30-3:00
MC: Krysie
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: n/a
Module: Housekeeping
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): okSelf 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) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had 4 new students including a married couple and the mother of a student. Most showed writing proficiency but a lack of confidence and proficiency in oral communication. This was a gentle intervention class for Krysie, who rolled with Patrik’s punches well, and the class did not seem disturbed by the fact this was a teaching class for Krysie.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: Spic and Span
Date of Class: June 15, 2015
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 1:30-3:00
MC: Partik
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: n/a
Module: Housecleaning
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OKSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =4
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =5
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: 31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): A small class, but not a bad turnout for the first day with a new time (1:30 instead of noon). Students worked well together. Got good help from 4 year son of one of students who repeated everything very precisely.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: Housekeeping Made Easy
Date of Class: June 8, 2015
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 12-2
MC: Mark G
DJ: n/a
Assistants: n/a
Module: Housekeeping
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) = 7Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): small class with beginning learners. Two new students.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: The best things in life are free, but you can keep them for the birds and bees
Date of Class: 5/12/15
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mark G
DJ: N/A
Assistants: Kelsey, Janet
Module: Finances
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): sufficientSelf 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) = 7Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Zehreh, who started a few months ago with very little proficiency, is making great progress. Good to see her confidence. A newer student, Soledad, has markedly progressed since the first class and seems to have more confidence. Students liked the Beatles song “money” and, when we talked about the $20 bill and Andrew Jackson, also were into the Battle of New Orleans. Jaime was very helpful, as was Maria with Soledad and Fateh with Zehreh.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: After Taxes
Date of Class: 4/21/15
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Arien
DJ: Mark
Assistants: Kelsey
Module: Personal Finance-TAxes
How Many Learners: 9
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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8Total Score: 43
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): this class was a lot of fun, focused on a Johnny Cash song called “After Taxes.” Class liked “hang man” even though the words were taken from a 1040 form. Using a You-Tube song has proven to be a good technique that keeps students interested.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: There’s No Place Like Home
Date of Class: 4/13/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: Noon-2
MC: Sam D
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Celina
Module: Mr. Fix It/Landlord
How Many Learners: 10
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) = 8
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) = 8Total Score: 43
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Good mix of students. Sam used props (tools: hammer, measuring tape, screwdrivers, etc) and visual aids (cut outs of verbs and objects that were put together as sentences by students) very effectively. This (Mr. Fix It) is a good module. Celina was shadowing.
Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson Title: Take You for a Ride in My Car
Date of Class: 3/24/15
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Arien V
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: Kelsie, Matt
Module: drivers license
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Arien had some loyalty cards, but the Library needs more for this class and other classesSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =6
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) =7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =8Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): small class tonight but lively. Arien used iPad to play Guthrie’s Take You for a Ride in My Car, continuing the theme from two weeks ago. This You-Tube version was helpful because there were illustrations and words as the song played. Kelsie and Matt (1st time) were shadowing. More proficient learners were very helpful with lower proficiency learners.
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