Lesson Title: Making the Right Call
Date of Class: 5/16/2016
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6PM
MC: Estefania
DJ: Diana
Assistants: Ramin
Module: telephone etiquite
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) = 7
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) = 6

Total Score: 36

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
Estefania was not feeling well so at Ramin’s suggestion, she made this her first “silent lesson” and Diana did the talking. There were two new learners, a nice-sized group, and well thought-out lesson plan. Things went swimmingly!

Lesson Title: the picture of health
Date of Class: 4/16/16
Day of Class: saturday
Time of Class: 2pm
MC: Estafania Z
DJ: Diana T
Assistants: Liana and Jessica (?)
Module: Nutrition
How Many Learners: 11
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) = 6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
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) = 6

Total Score: 33

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Participants from 4 different continents and all levels of English. It was good to have 2 assistants. One new person. Estafania had pictures of all the foods we talked about, which helped with comprehension. She lost internet access and wasn’t able to show the video she’d planned, but seamlessly rolled into another activity instead. It seemed like the class started out sort of subdued but energy picked up as the 90 minutes went on. Ended on a good note with discussion about people’s favorite foods.

Lesson Title: Tight-Knit Family
Date of Class: 3/8/2016
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30PM
MC: Arien
DJ: Diana
Assistants:
Module: Family
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): need more evaluation sheets

Self 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) = 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) = 5

Total Score: 31

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): This was Arien’s second “silent” class so he mimed everything to the DJ, who “translated” into spoken English. It was sort of funny and sort of awkward. The class started with 4 learners who were very engaged (except for a phone call one person took outside of the room). About 2/3 of the way through, 2 additional learners showed up, with low-beginning English skills, which caused us to miss a couple beats. We tried to include them in the last part of the class, but they never really fully integrated in the group. Fortunately, they seem motivated to try again. Both stayed for 30 minutes after class and we spent some time explaining the schedule and where they could go for additional classes at times/days that met their schedules. They were concerned their English skills were not good enough and I encouraged them to come again, at the beginning of class, when we can tailor things more to their needs. Hope we see them again.