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October 28, 2014 at 7:05 pm #4088Brooke StadySpectator
Date and Location of Class: 10/27/14 Rockwood Library
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: Noon-2 pm
MC: Patrik McDade
DJ: Jane McIver
Assistants: none
Module: Measurement
How Many Learners: 14Score: 33
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
This class began and ended on time. In addition to the usual lesson features (Alphabet Listen and Point, Yell and Spell, & lesson title dictation, as well as dictation of a few lines of the Measurements Song), a couple of new activities were added. Due to the presence of several new lower skilled learners the writing parts required more time than usual. After a question and answer dictation of several distances, we asked the learners to guess a few more, the furthest being the number of miles from Washington, DC to Moscow. We ended the class with a measurement terms scramble where the learners tried to figure out the mixed up words. The learners worked in groups, helping each other. A good time was had by all.October 28, 2014 at 8:14 pm #4091Brooke StadySpectatorLesson Title: Rest and Meal Breaks
Date of Class: October 21, 2014
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mary Louise
DJ: Mark
Assistants: Glemn/Jaclyn shadowing
Module: Talking with the Boss
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Alphabet Sheet; BOLI poster for Agricultural Employers/Employees
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 Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Some difficult concepts and words in BOLI poster, but worked through them.October 28, 2014 at 9:47 pm #4093Ramin TokhiSpectatorLesson Title: time and a half
Date of Class: 10/28/14
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mark
DJ: Ramin
Assistants: Glemn
Module: Talking with the boss
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): we need to cut out more participation cards for new learners.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) = 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) = 7Total Score: 37
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We started five minutes later because we had only one learner at 6, but then more learners showed up and eventually we had 8 learners 3 of them were new. the class went smooth, we started with alphabet sheet then yell n spell, then we did dictation and then listen and point with “BOLI” sheet. everybody was engaged and had fun with the activities.
October 29, 2014 at 9:03 pm #4105Ben Citalán MacarioSpectatorLesson Title: An arm and a leg
Date of Class: Oct 27th
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6:00 pm
MC: Ramin T.
DJ: Benjamin C.
Assistants: Krissy
Module: Money
How Many Learners: 4
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) = 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):
Ramin say that he has never laughed a lot in other classes, so he had a lot of fun. There was a guy that was being loud at the room he wasnt part of english class and I didnt want to ask him to leave the room because im not a library member so I want to know if the room is only for us? beside of that the class was perfect, we focused more in pronunciation and it helped a lot. We had a new student and I was helping her because she didnt know how to spell or write the words so I was helping her.October 29, 2014 at 11:54 pm #4107WebMaestrexKeymasterLesson Title: The Doctor Is In
Date of Class: 10/29/14
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 12-2pm
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Barbara
Module: At the Doctor
How Many Learners: 11
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): got rid of some old loyalty cards that were taking up space.. it does feel like it’s settling in though.Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 3
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) = 5Total Score: 27
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Not a bad class. positive feedback from some regulars, and really seeing their improvement. One person walked out who was new.. also forgot to get the name of another new person. This class felt like it was going so slow, dictation after dictation.. and I really think the larger room has something to do with that different feel. The two tables were somewhat language segregated at the beginning, but I mixed folks up later in the class, and they liked that. Will do that a little more with this group, or mix them up more at the beginning.
November 1, 2014 at 10:52 am #4125Ramin TokhiSpectatorLesson 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.
November 3, 2014 at 11:44 pm #4132Brooke StadySpectatorDate and Location of Class: 11/3/2014
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: Noon-2 pm
MC: Patrik McDade
DJ: Jane McIver
Assistants: None
Module: Telephone Etiquette
How Many Learners: 14Score: 33 (preparation: 7; technique: 7; engagement: 5; connection: 5; poise: 5; reflection: 4)
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
This class began and ended on time. We had an influx of new learners. Upon entering the classroom each learner shook hands with Jane and received a card with both a printed and a brailled number on it, which they kept for the remainder of the class. Calling on each learner by number greatly facilitated Jane’s leading of Yell & Spell. Jane assisted in leading dictation and modeling the Do You Text round robin. A Listen and Do regarding the telephone was added to our lesson plan, and the class heard a recording of the song “Telephone Lines” by the Electric Light Orchestra. There were several humorous moments during this class, particularly when Jane dictated a phone number superfast or spelled a long word like telephone very quickly. Sometimes the timing was perfect. Many of the learners plan to return next week for another telephone lesson.
November 6, 2014 at 11:08 am #4136WebMaestrexKeymasterLesson Title: Working for a Living
Date of Class: 11/5/14
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 12-2
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Barbara
Module: What Do You Do?
How Many Learners: 16
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): continuing to tidy up the loyalty cards.. they get a lot of use!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) = 4
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): Largeish group.. several new people came back, which was cool. Some surprising folks too.. and then, it looks like every class we get new random people, it’s creating a different dynamic with our classes, because we kind of have to integrate new people all the time. So, no tiny classes, but the classroom culture takes some work to develop. Laid out some of the Deck of Professions and used them.. we walked around the table, which was kind of neat, though the pointing activity wasn’t as good as it could be because of the table arrangement.
November 6, 2014 at 11:08 am #4137WebMaestrexKeymasterLesson Title: Working for a Living
Date of Class: 11/5/14
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 12-2
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Barbara
Module: What Do You Do?
How Many Learners: 16
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): continuing to tidy up the loyalty cards.. they get a lot of use!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) = 4
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): Largeish group.. several new people came back, which was cool. Some surprising folks too.. and then, it looks like every class we get new random people, it’s creating a different dynamic with our classes, because we kind of have to integrate new people all the time. So, no tiny classes, but the classroom culture takes some work to develop. Laid out some of the Deck of Professions and used them.. we walked around the table, which was kind of neat, though the pointing activity wasn’t as good as it could be because of the table arrangement.
November 7, 2014 at 10:37 am #4142Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson 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.
November 7, 2014 at 10:46 am #4143Mark GriffinSpectatorLesson 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.November 10, 2014 at 10:29 pm #4160Brooke StadySpectatorDate and Location of Class: 11/10/14
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: noon-2 pm
MC: Patrik McDade
DJ: Jane McIver
Assistants: Wes Smith
Module: Telephone Etiquette
How Many Learners: 16Score: 34 (preparation: 7; technique: 7; engagement: 5; connection: 5; poise: 5; reflection: 5).
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
This class began and ended on time. Jane led several activities: Spell 5, Yell & Spell, plus dictations and modeled a dialog with patrik. A new activity Patrik led was listen & point to words on a voicemail telephone tree. A lot of learning took place, especially in the area of spelling.
November 11, 2014 at 9:19 pm #4174Brooke StadySpectatorLesson Title: “What’s Up?”
Date of Class: 11/10
Day of Class: Monday
Time of Class: 6pm
MC: Krysie
DJ: Julie C
Assistants: Emera? (from library)
Module: Small Talk
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We were low on alpha sheet, so I made copies.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) = 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): Class began a few minutes late because we did not have any learners. Two learners eventually arrived. We also had one assistant from the library shadowing class. We did several Round Robin dialogues, and Listen and Do. Because of the small class size, the dialogues did not take long. We improvised with a dictation and choral response. Class ended on time.
November 11, 2014 at 10:59 pm #4180WebMaestrexKeymasterLesson Title: N/A
Date of Class: 11/11/14
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-730
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Glemn
Module: Emergency Preparedness
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Ran out of sheets for Emergency Prep! Everything else is in pretty good shape.Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 2
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 3
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 6
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) = 5Total Score: 24
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): it was cold and windy, and veteran’s day.. honestly didn’t expect many people.. we did have a small class of five.. and it really got awkward at the beginning.. partly because I didn’t do the alphabet.. but jumped right into an activity looking at the home hazard sheet (which is really, so info dense, it’s challenging for anyone to read. A good example of bad information design). We did a lot of dictation and going around the room.. I tried to keep it relaxed but one of the learners, at least, seemed embarrassed and wanting to leave.. Another seemed .. not as happy and laughing as usual, though I haven’t seen her in a long time.. I felt too.. bossy in this class, at least at first, but it smoothed out a little later.
November 13, 2014 at 6:54 am #4183WebMaestrexKeymasterLesson Title: NA
Date of Class: 11/13/14
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 12-2
MC: Patrik
DJ:
Assistants: Barbara
Module: What Do You Do?
How Many Learners: 12
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Good – we’re not getting a lot of new learners, so we’re not running out of loyalty cards and stuffSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 4
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 6
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 3
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 5
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 3
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 3Total Score: 24
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Tough day.. folks were distracted, and the activities really depended on them being able to work together, so the highest level folks were texting and not helping others, and when it came around to them, they weren’t paying attention so, they had to be coached. I tried to keep it sunny, but felt like I had to push a lot. I did an activity where they all had to memorize the names and spellings of various professions and that got them working together.. a couple of folks stayed pretty disengaged though.. a lot of writing though. I think being very selective about who is sitting with who, and even making high/low pairs could be productive at this point.. since the group is stabilizing a little bit.
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