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Lesson Title: There is nothing certain except death and taxes
Date of Class: 3/23/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: noon-2
MC: Sam B
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: none
Module: Taxes
How Many Learners: 7, including one new
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) = 6
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):
This is a difficult module, especially with many lower level learners in the class. Sam did a good job with the material (1040 form) and his rhythm and pace were excellent. Higher proficiency learners were very helpful.
Note that the library doesn’t open until noon on Monday. The experience is for the class to start late (about 12:10) and for learners to come in until 12:20-12:30.Lesson Title: The Taxman is Knocking at Your Door
Date of Class: 3/2/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: noon-2
MC: Mark G
DJ: n/a (Quinton was sick)
Assistants: (n/a)
Module: Taxes
How Many Learners: 15 (one came for the final hour)
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need some loyalty cardsSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
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) = 7Total Score: 44
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Large class with four new students. Good mix. I’m learning that its a good idea to separate family members and to position higher level learners with lower level learners. This is a boring subject, but good for vocabulary and pronunciation practice. We discussed W-4s and W-7s ( ITINs), withholding taxes, and some general principles of filing taxes. Next week, I think we should continue with 1099s, W-4s, and maybe start looking at 1040EZs. We started the class by playing Taxman by the Beatles. We might repeat that in coming weeks.
Lesson Title: On a Wing and Prayer
Date of Class: 2/24/15
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mark
DJ: Glemn
Assistants: Laurie
Module: n/a—class without sales son plan
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) = n/a
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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8Total Score: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Mark had to do his class without a lesson plan. Two new students. Good mix of learners. Ad-libbing was a lot of fun and the class seemed to enjoy it.
Lesson Title: In an emergency
Date of Class: Feb 23, 2015
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 12-2
MC: Quinton Blanton
DJ: Mark Griffin
Assistants: n/a
Module: emergency preparedness
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): we need loyalty cards at RockwoodSelf 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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6What happened: we had a large class today, with many low level speakers and four new students. The higher level speakers were helpful with spelling and dictation.
Total Score: 40
Lesson Title: In your neck of the woods
Date of Class: 2/10/15
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Glemn
DJ: Mark
Assistants:
Module: In the neighborhood
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) = 5
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 5
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
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) = 7Total Score:31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Glemn’s first class went well. Only 5 learners of various proficiencies.
Lesson Title: Emergency Preparedness
Date of Class: 2/2/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: noon-2
MC: Quinton
DJ: Mark G
Assistants: n/a
Module: emergency preparedness
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need more loyalty cards and alphabet sheetsSelf 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) =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): 3 new students. Most students are low level proficiency. All seemed excited about class and were mutually helpful.
Lesson Title: Emergency Preparedness
Date of Class: January 26, 2015
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: noon-2:00
MC: Brooke Stady
DJ: Mark Griffin
Assistants: n/a
Module: Emergency Preparedness
How Many Learners: 12
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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
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): New class and the turn-out was surprising; diverse group (Chinese, Mexican, Russian, Ukraiine, Guatemala, Somalia). Everyone appeared to enjoy the class.
Lesson Title: A Christmas Carol
Date of Class: 12/9/14
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: Mark
Assistants: Glemn
Module: Christmas
How Many Learners: 7, one new
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): fotos, newspaper ads, candy canes, you-tube for a songSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7, did not do listen and do
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 8
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6 (ended late; started a little late as students arrive late,
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 43
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): used christmas carol as them; played Santa claus is Coming to Town on You-Tube, used candy canes as materials, along with christmas ads; one new student
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Lesson Title: A Christmas Tree
Date of Class: 12/2/14
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: Mark
Assistants: Glemn
Module: Christmas Culture in the US
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) = 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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 40
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Small class but it had some energy. Ramin did a good job of staying focused on the class theme. Could have used some candy canes or Christmas cookies.
Lesson Title: Poisons in the Home (also some discussion of the election)
Date of Class: Nov 4, 2014
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Patrik
DJ: Mark
Assistants: Glemn
Module: Emergency Preparedness
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) = 6
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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
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):
New module. 3 new students. At first, there were issues in organizing the seating of the students. Slight deviation from module for about 30 minutes talking about the election.Lesson Title: Small Talk
Date of Class: Nov 3, 2014
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ben
DJ: Mark
Assistants:
Module: Small Talk
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) = 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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8
Total 42One new student. Good turn-our considering the weather. Ben did a good job of preparing a new subject.