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Lesson Title: Sorry, you’re cutting out
Date of Class: 02/09/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ:
Assistants: I had a guest, her name is Geil
Module: Mobile phones
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): So far so good!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) = 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): It was a great class. I had an unexpected guest who was very nice. She wanted to learn techniques of teaching and generally is interested to teach English. She seemed to like the class and if I got it right she wants to join the program. The class itself was fun. I went over Alphabet sheet, yell n spell, dictation using my cell phone, TPR, round-robin. Students were engaged and connected.
Lesson Title: “put something on the map”
Date of Class: 2/4/15
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: None
Assistants: None
Module: Maps and Addresses
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need to make more copies of Alphabet sheet!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) = 8
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) = 5Total Score: 43
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): I think I had one of my best classes at Hall Elementary so far. We practiced a lot of real world materials related to maps and addresses. We did a decent amount of dictation which for some reason brought laughter, Students were very connected and very open to each other. A lot of talking and banter in English and Spanish among students. It was very fun to see them laughing. I had that magic moment when I froze looking at them and I said to myself “this is an amazing atmosphere right now”. One of the students is sick but she still comes and I said to her that I admire her dedication to this classes.
Lesson Title: ” As American as apple pie”
Date of Class: 2/3/15
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mark
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Glemn
Module: In the Kitchen
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We’re good so far!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) = 6
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: 38
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a great class. In the beginning we had only 1 student then students started showing up and we ended up having 10 students. Mark brought a lot of tools related to kitchen and we practiced using those tools, it was a great real world materials. I have a suggestion, so at the of each class that I have been attending, some students especially new ones constantly ask “when is gonna be the next class?” although I understand that most of them are aware of when the next class will be because the library tell them or word of mouth, I still think that we should make cards where it’s written when the next class will be, at what location and at what time.
Lesson Title: ” to phone someone up”
Date of Class: 2/2/2015
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: None
Assistants: None
Module: Mobile phones
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need more copies of alphabet sheet!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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): the class started on time and ended on time. I had only 6 students including a new student. We had fun with round robin activity and scramble game activity. I explained all smartphone buttons and felt that students found that very useful.
Lesson Title: “to map out”
Date of Class: 1/28/15
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: None
Assistants: None
Module: Maps and Addresses
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need to cut out some loyal cards for new students.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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 4Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a great class. this time I had 7 students because I was missing two of my Russian students. The class itself was good, very engaging and connected, at the end everybody was sad that the class ended.
Lesson Title: “Oregon my Oregon”
Date of Class: 1/26/2015
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: None
Assistants: None
Module: Maps and Addresses
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We’re good so far!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) = 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) = 5Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started a little bit late due to no students, it started 5 minutes late. Then students started showing up and eventually I end up having 8 students. the class itself was great. We had a lot of fun with the Listen and Point activity with a map, mainly because of the phrase ” Here it is ” because it was challenging to say that. I suggest with a lesson and point activity when students find what teachers said to find and point to, to say, “here it is” first asking each student “where is it?” then each student goes “here it is.”
Lesson Title: Getting to the Bank
Date of Class: 1/22/15
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Krysie
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Liam, Ivy
Module: In the Neighborhood
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We’re good!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) = 5
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) = 5Total Score: 36
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a small class of 5 students. It was Krysie’s second time teaching and she was a bit nervous. Because we had 2 assistants and me as a DJ, we all were paired up with the students to help them better navigate through the activities. We had a lot of fun with the Listen/Point activity. Krysie did a good job!
Lesson Title: “Sorry, you’re cutting out”
Date of Class: 1/21/15
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: None
Assistants: None
Module: Mobile Phones
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We’re good!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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 3Total Score: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a great class. I had 10 students. Students were incredibly engaged and connected. Again I experimented with the tables, made them separated and I think it worked out well but I still believe that one long table is better than two separate in this class.
Lesson Title: Oregon Geography
Date of Class: 1/14/15
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: None
Assistants: None
Module: Maps and Addresses
How Many Learners: 12
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need to make more copies of Attendance record sheets. We need to cut out some loyalty cards. and make copies of the alphabet sheet.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) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5Total Score: 40
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a very good class, I had 12 students. I changed tables this time, I made one long table and all 12 students were at the right spots which brought a lot of engagement and connection. I know square long tables are not so effective but it works so far for me.
Lesson Title: Please hold on the line
Date of Class: 1/12/15
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: none
Assistants: none
Module: Mobile Phones
How Many Learners: 9
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): we’re good so far!Self 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) =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: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was my first paid class and first time teaching at Hall Elementary. I had 9 students. I was surprised to see one of my college classmates, she showed up around 6:30 with her family. Her family stayed for the class and she left. It was an incredibly interesting and useful class for the students, I feel that they’ve learned a lot of new and useful information. I felt an incredible amount of energy and engagement.
Lesson Title: Trim the tree
Date of Class:12/11/14
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6- 7:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: Patrik
Assistants: Catherine, Ivy
Module: Happy Holidays
How Many Learners: 11
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): we need to make more copies of the Alphabet sheet. Also cut out some participation cards.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) = 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) = 4Total Score: 35
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was my ” I am the boss class” I had to direct and explain all my assistants including Patrik what they need to do. The class was good, we had 11 students including 2 new students. I could have come up with more modified and game like activities and generally new activities but I had a very hard day, nevertheless I used a basic lesson plan which still was a very useful, informative and engaging plan.
Lesson Title: “Train of Thought”
Date of Class: 11/14/14
Day of Class: Friday
Time of Class: Noon – 2:00
MC: Joshua
DJ: Ramin
Assistants:
Module: European colonization ( Westward expansion )
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need to make more copies of the regular Alphabet sheet!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) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 36
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a very interesting class we had 5 learners, we started off with the alphabet sheet then yell n spell and then some dictation with choral response, round robin, listen and do, but at the end of the class we talked about our topic more deeply and we were able to do that because we had two languages presented and people who could interpret for them, therefore it was a very interesting experience.
Lesson Title: Oregon my Oregon
Date of Class: 11/5/14
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6:7:30
MC: David
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: None
Module: Oregon Geography
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We are ok!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) = 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) = 8Total Score: 45
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a great class, looks like we’ve got a core group that has been coming consistently and some other learners have been coming back. I felt that learners learned a lot about other counties and how many are there.
Lesson Title: “On Clearance”
Date of Class: 10/31/14
Day of Class: Friday
Time of Class: Noon – 2:00
MC: Joshua
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Wes
Module: Shopping
How Many Learners: 10
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need to cut out more loyalty cards!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) = 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: 39
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a very good class. One of our learners brought his brother into class and after the class he said that he liked it and that he finds it very useful. One learner didn’t feel good and probably was sick but she stayed for an hour and then left, I just wanna say that Joshua and I admire her dedication. It was Halloween so the theme was about that, at the end we did trick or treat with candies and every learner got a candy.
Lesson Title: the ballot is stronger than the bullet
Date of Class: 10/29/14
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6: 7:30
MC: David
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: None
Module: the right to vote
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): we’re Okay!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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
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): it was a very good class, we had two learners that showed up 15 minutes before the class, the connection was good and we had fun with the activities.