Lesson Title: Garden of Eden
Date of Class: 10/23/14
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-730
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Svetlana, Rosa, Suad, Alan
Module: In The Neighborhood/Green Streets
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Need a big plastic tub for our stuff – also, we were out of alphabet sheets

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) = 6
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 4
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 4

Total Score: 28

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was fun to have Rosa there, and Suad made a huge difference – she came in and we were able to communicate with two of the Somali folks, and hopefully they will keep coming.. I’m not optimistic, because I think their first few experiences were not feeling good – too much chaos and no ability to communicate. I was in and out of the class, and it still was not quite as on point as it could be. The reduced size of the group definitely made things easier, but we’ll see how well it’s going to stick next week. It could go any way..

Lesson Title: Green Streets
Date of Class: 10/30/14
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-730
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Emily, Svetlana, Isidro
Module: In the Neighborhood/Green Streets
How Many Learners: 14
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): brought a big tub to put stuff in, and brought back the loyalty cards that didn’t make it back. No attendance sheets, but plenty of lesson plans and alphabet sheets. Left a few more loyalty card sheets because I used the last one that was cut up.

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 3
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 3
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 4
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 4
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 4
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 5

Total Score: 23

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Definitely one of the lower scores I’ve given myself. The class wasn’t as bad as the numbers might seem, but there were significant challenges. We had amazing partners, and under such circumstances, I should have prepared better.. I arrived about 15 minutes before, a little out of sorts. We had extra amazing materials, and I really didn’t have a good idea for it, with the large Green Streets floor display. The set up in the big room was an adjustment for people, because they’re used to the better lit room with the large table. I had to move people around a lot. One good thing – a learner from another class left unhappy, but she came to this one.. she was really nice, and it was helpful that Svetlana was there to say some nice words on my behalf. On top of that, there were some challenges with the space – someone else wanted to set up for the next day, and we weren’t told. These are all fairly normal things, but they combine to make an uneven experience. Still, time went by fast, and after about 45 minutes, folks started loosening up. I feel amazed that we still have such a good following with several chaotic elements. I think the vietnamese speakers really feel like they can benefit from the pronunciation practice, and that’s where we’re aiming.

Lesson Title: Can’t Remember!
Date of Class: 11/7/14
Day of Class: Thursday
Time of Class: 6-730
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Alan
Module: Mr Fix It – Letter to You Landlord
How Many Learners: 19
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Need to cut up a few more loyalty cards, but there are some in there. Also, took the time after class to organize them.

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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 6
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 3

Total Score: 30

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It took me a couple of days to update this class, so the reflection is faded a little bit. It was a nice large class, we had just enough handouts, I was putting together a lesson plan right at the end, but most importantly, this group is really starting to gel. .There’s a lot of laughing, people are calling each other by their names.. it’s really coming together.