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Lesson Title: “put something on the map”
Date of Class: 8/8/17
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 2-3:30
MC: Ramin
DJ:Ramin
Assistants: Judy
Module: In the neighborhood
How Many Learners: 8
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) = 8
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 9
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 9
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 9
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 50
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): This was by far my best class in 2017. I have put some detailed thought into how I am going to execute my lesson plan. Each activity had a punch line that would challenge the learners, and I knew that it would challenge them because I knew their levels. As a result, it created a special engaging environment where learners inevitably had to collaborate with each other in order to get the right answers. I have used a lot of energy and enthusiasm while teaching and that affected the learners in a positive way. As a result, learners felt comfortable to communicate to each other in English a little bit. At the end, one of the learners said to me, ” I like you teach” which is probably an indication that she enjoyed learning and feeling comfortable to overcome the lack of confidence and shame to speak up in English. Powerful stuff!!!
Lesson Title: “put something on the map”
Date of Class: 8/1/17
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30pm
MC: Ramin
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: None
Module: In the neighborhood
How Many Learners: 1
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OkSelf 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) = 5
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) = 3Total score: 28
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): I had only one learner. We practiced street numbers, directions, and talked about nearby parks. The class seemed to be difficult for the one learner so I slowed down and worked with the learner 1 on 1 a lot on pronunciation.
Lesson Title: Summertime in the Pacific Northwst
Date of Class: 7/25/17
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 2-3:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: Ramin
Assistants:none
Module: Summeetime
How Many Learners: 9
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): ok!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) = 3
Total Score: 37What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): An engaged class today, had 3 new learners who speak Russian. We went over Portland’s park names and their addresses.
Lesson Title: TBD
Date of Class: 7/20/17
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Marc
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Francis
Module: Local Flora
How Many Learners: 19
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OK!
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): Great class! We had a new Somalian learner who was confused a little in the beginning with what we were doing, but then got comfortable due to the Marc’s welcoming energy and the classes overall eagerness to help each other. Lots of laughter and working together to reach language fluency goals among students.Lesson Title: “Oregon Demographics”
Date of Class: 6/27/17
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6pm-7:30pm
MC: Cecilia ( Cam’s dress rehearsal)
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: None
Module: Race in Oregon
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): ok!Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 4.5
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 4
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 5
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) = 6Total Score: 29.5
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was Cam’s dress rehearsal. She was nervous and ran out of activities towards the end of the class but overall she did a good job. Cecilia supported Cam throughout the class. The DJ (me) was late 10 min to this class.
Lesson Title: “Sleeping outside in the great outdoors”
Date of Class: 6/15/17
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Whiley
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Izzy, Ivy
Module: The great outdoors
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need to cut out new 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) = 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: 30
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was Whiley’s gentle intervention. Whiley brought many useful real world tools to use in order to build a tent and if someone wants to go camping. Tools such as, (Solar lantern, camping mug, flashlight) Great class.
Lesson Title: Farmers Market
Date of Class: 5/11/17
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-730
MC: Malee
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Ivy
Module: Farmers market
How Many Learners: 14
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): okSelf 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) = 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: 28
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Malee was a little late to her class so I started the alphabet sheet activity. Then, Malee came with many real world objects to show to show the class and to practice with. Such as, Granny Smith apple, banana etc. Malee also played bingo and many learners seemed to enjoy the game.
Lesson Title: “Slap Two Slices Of Bread Together”
Date of Class: 9/15/16
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 2-3:30
MC: Joseph
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Ashley
Module: My favorite recipe
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): ok!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) = 4Total Score: 32
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): it was Joseph’s first silent class! He brought peanut butter jam and a loaf of bread! Learners had to spread the peanut butter jam on a slice of a whole wheat bread! Students practiced saying what they were doing and then they ate their slice of peanut butter bread! It was incredibly fun activity! Joseph did a good job but we agreed that the lesson plan needs to have more instructions and details for the DJ to follow and it needs to be communicated before class several times!
Lesson Title: “Mountains, Rivers, and Deserts”
Date of Class: 9/14/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mike
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Jackie, Willa and Sara
Module: Oregon Geography
How Many Learners: 16
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OK!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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 5
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 6Total Score: 35
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): personally I think it was Mike’s best class so far! He started with alphabet, yell n spell, dictation, listen and point, dictation, round robin, listen and point! We also had 3 beautiful assistants who were very helpful!
Lesson Title: “Labor Day”
Date of Class: 9/13/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class:2-3:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: none
Module: Festivals and Celebrations
How Many Learners: 4
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Ok!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) = 5
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) = 3Total Score: 28
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): a small class, updated late!
Lesson Title: “An A for Effort”
Date of Class: 9/12/16
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Estefania
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Monica, Tamara
Module: Back to School
How Many Learners: 12
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): ok!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) = 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) = 6Total Score: 35
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): it was Estefania’s first silent class and she did a fantastic job! She communicated all of the signs/gestures with me and I felt ready to follow her lead! The class was awesome! Nobody noticed anything it was so smooth and good!
Lesson Title: “Rolling on the River”
Date of Class: 9/7/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mike
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: John
Module: Oregon Geography
How Many Learners: 20
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): OK!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) = 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) = 4Total Score: 31
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
Lesson Title: “Labor Day”
Date of Class: 9/6/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 2-3:30
MC: Ramin
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Julia
Module: Festivals and Celebrarions
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Ok!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) = 5
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) = 5Total Score: 30
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
Lesson Title: “Safety In The Kitchen”
Date of Class: 9/1/16
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 2-3:30
MC: Joseph
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: None
Module: Food Safety
How Many Learners: 4
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): I cut out some loyalty cards!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) = 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) = 6Total Score: 32
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
Lesson Title: “Mom, Can We Get a Dog?”
Date of Class: 8/31/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mike
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: John, Hector
Module: Animals adapt
How Many Learners: 17
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): ok!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) = 5
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) = 6Total Score: 32
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):