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Lesson Title:
Date of Class:
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How Many Learners:
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) =
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) =
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) =
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) =
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) =
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) =Total Score:
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
Lesson Title: Emergency
Date of Class: 09/27/2016
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6:00- 7:00
MC: Patrik
DJ: John M.
Assistants: Chandra, Denise, Carlos, Marilynn, WendyZadog
Module: Emergency Preparedness
How Many Learners: 13
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc):A. We need to obtain a master sheets for the name cards and “Lesson Self Evaluations”
B. We need to print several sheets of each, cut out each name card, and have them ready for class.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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 9
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): We had a nervous group – including all of us involved with facilitating and assisting – but within a very short time people were engaged. As the evening moved along laughter began to come from students as they relaxed which helped everyone gain confidence that this was a safe space. People came and joined throughout the evening and despite one very young girl becoming distraught and crying for much of the class, people opened up. We were able to overcome distractions, newcomer nervousness, people coming really late in the process and begin to create a new, safe, community of learners – some learning language and communication skills while others of us learned more about techniques to create a successful learning environment.
Like any new venture there was moments of sheer panic as we adapted and addressed various issues that arose throughout the evening. As a team of volunteers; we began to really gel together while the students also adapted and connected through the routines associated with our program. Students left laughing and happy. As a group assisting, we too left contented but tired. Both of which are as it should be. :-)
• Lesson Title: Ballot Measure
Date of Class: 9/28/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-730pm
MC: Patrik
DJ: Chandra
Assistants: John, Denise, Brenda, & Carlos
Module:
How Many Learners: 11
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Katie the Librarian will be organizing our bin for us for next week’s class (materials for the children will be included in the box). *Need to run off copies of alphabet sheetsSelf 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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 8
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7
Total Score:39What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
We had nine learners return from our first night, one from our pilot/practice night, and one completely new learner attend tonight’s class. Most learners who had been to class before were quick to pick up on the routine and consistency of the tasks at hand. There was an eerie, yet calming moment of silence amongst the room about mid-way through the evening when everyone was on task and focused (children included). We had a handful of kiddos running around again this time and have discussed changing up the room setup for next week’s class to better meet the needs of all; learners, children, and us.
Class made it farther into the lesson than the previous night’s class. Included in today’s lesson: Ready, Alphabet – listen and point, Yell and Spell, Dictation Progression, and Ballet Measure Document Search.Lesson Title: “The Big One”
Date of Class: October 4, 2016
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6:00 – 7:30
MC: Patrik
DJ: John Mayner
Assistants: N/A
Module: Emergency Preparedness
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need a master for the name cards, more alphabet sheets, and more evaluation forms. I will try to get these tonight or within the weekSelf 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) = 3
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) = 6Total Score: 34
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Whereas there is a group in the room before us, it often is a bit of a rush to get things in order. However, several students arrived excited, ready, and on time. Laughter began early and that allowed for a swift movement into the lessons. Although the students are eager the reality was that between emergency alarms on doors and cars and kids being kids, things were a bit distracting for everyone last night. We finished the evening feeling a little weary but sensing that this group is one where the students will do everything they can not to be distracted from their learning English.
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Date of Class:10/5/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-730pm
MC: Patrik
DJ: Chandra
Assistants: John
Module: Ballot Measures
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): nothing needs re-stocked at this time. **Reminder to pull the bright yellow “English Class” sign from inside the library and bring it to our room before the library closes at 7pm. Keep this sign stored with the bin.Self 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) = 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) = 7
Total Score: 39What happened:
We had a total of 6 learners tonight (all returning) with about 8 accompanying children, of all ages. Most learners arrived past the starting time of 6pm, however, by 630pm all 6 learners were present and appeared ready and eager to learn.
We started off with a different sequence of events to help cater to the needs of the few learners who were there on time.
Tonight’s class also varied from the few before, as we kept the children in a separate location and under direct supervision of our dear friend, Katie who works for the Sandy Library. While this will not always be available, tonight it truly helped keep the class on task and focused.
The learners engaged more and more together. Towards the end of class, two of the higher skilled learners took on a role of helping the others. Class ended promptly at 730pm.Lesson Title: 72 Hour Kit
Date of Class: 10/11/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-730pm
MC: Carlos
DJ: Chandra
Assistants: John, Wendy, Marilynn
Module: Emergency Preparedness
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): everything stockedSelf 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) = 8
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 9
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 9
Total Score: 52What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
We had a total of 7 learners attend tonight’s class. Most made it to class on time. We had two late comers who arrived within the first hour of instruction. Tonight was Carlos’s dress rehearsal. The children were kept separate from the class itself, as we had enough helpers to supervise this.
Overall, class flowed nicely and everyone remained focused and ready to learn. For the Alphabet Listen and Repeat exercise, Carlos mixed up and included practically every letter of the alphabet, which was a good change of pace and kept the learners at the edge of their seats in anticipation of what was to come. We covered about ten or more items from a 72 hour emergency preparedness kit; everything from a toothbrush to a comb, a band-aid to beef jerky, and so on. Class participation was high and there are several learners who have improved quite a bit given the short time we have been offering classes here in Sandy.
Lesson Title: 911 Emergency Preparedness
Date of Class: October 18, 2016
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6:00 pm to 7:30pm
MC: John
DJ: Carlos Ibarra
Assistants: Chandra, Susan and Cheeri
Module:
How Many Learners: 8
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Alphabet sheets.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) = 6.5
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: 40.5
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
The group was lively, engaged and active. John did an excellent job keeping the flow of the class in context. Further, he listened and adjusted to suggestions given by the assistants. We thought that taking a brief break after 45 minutes would be ideal that way everyone has a chance to retain information. The real challenge presented when the Library closed, and all the children joined the class. It was very noisy and distracting. Still, John managed to keep the connection among all group members. He did an excellent job keeping his poise to deliver the objective in teaching empirical event in showing and having the class act given information over the phone when dialing 911 to report an incident.Lesson Title: Sandy Historical Society
Date of Class: 10/19/16
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6-730pm
MC: Chandra / Sandy Historical Society
DJ: John / Chandra
Assistants: Andy
Module: n/a – Ballot Measures
How Many Learners: 7
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Add 10/19 date of attendance for the 6 learners on next class as the materials (loyalty cards) were not with us tonight.Self Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 10
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 10
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 10
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 10
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 10
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 10
Total Score: 60What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
Change of venue tonight; Sandy Historical Society. Volunteer from the Historical Society ran most of the class in a guided tour and scavenger hunt. Children attended about half of the tour and then were supervised in the child play area of the museum. Positive feedback received from learners before the class ended. Finished with a recap of some of the vocabulary and main topics introduced during the tour and a reminder that class will be in our regularly scheduled location this next week.
Lesson Title: Emergency Preparedness
Date of Class: 10.25.16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6 to 730pm
MC: Patrik M
DJ: Carlos I
Assistants: Elder Buehler, Elder Acosta, Marilyn, Wendy
Module: round table
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Everything in stockSelf Evaluation
Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 6
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 9
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) = 7Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Excellent work! The MC implemented a new method with the focus on getting the children involved in the lesson plan which would allow for both to be participants. This new concept resulted in a positive experience. Further, engaging, active and fun. The assistant’s participation in this new design was highly involved. For instance, Marilyn did a great job facilitating the class activity by modeling how to cut a shirt and making it a shopping bag.
Lesson Title: Ballot Measure 94 and When a Judge Should Retire
Date of Class: October 26, 2016
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6:00 – 7:30
MC: Chandra
DJ: John
Assistants: NA
Module: Ballot Measures
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) = 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) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 7Total Score: 42
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): After arriving in extremely heavy downpours John had the 5 youngest children go to an area in the room and engaged them with various activities while Chandra led the group. Throughout the evening, they remained engaged and we now have two students who actually say and/or read the material when the MC might normally do this. They were able to concentrate because the kids were fully engaged where they were. Before getting into the lesson, Chandra explained about retirement and what that means and presented various options might do when they did retire. The conversation flowed freely and was clearly enjoyed by all of the participants.
Lesson Title: Birthday Celebration
Date of Class: November 2, 2016
Day of Class: Wednesday
Time of Class: 6:00-7:30
MC: John
DJ: Chandra
Assistants: None
Module: Celebrations
How Many Learners: 5
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): We need more loyalty cards as well as copies of the alphabet sheet(s).
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) = 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) = 6
Total Score: 37
What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):
We began the class at 6:00 with two students and the others arrived about 6:05. One of the things that we focused on was not only doing the alphabet with them but afterwards working on words that use ‘b,’ ‘v,’ ‘d,’ and p.’ These were pretty basic but focused on the sounds that seem to keep being problematic. Words included boy, bat (none of them realized it meant something for a game as well as an animal), voice, verbal, box, dog, dig, park, and people. All of the adults were engaged but there were numerous interruptions as a result of two very young children absolutely being aggressive with other children who were trying to play. This resulted in lots of trips over to moms which interrupted the learning. It was interesting to note that things went extremely well in the week prior but these two children were not present. (Something we might want to think about with regards to how to keep them engaged and apart from some students they really seem to target.)
Before getting into the lesson, I reviewed some of the terms from Tuesday with students and even though Jazmine was not there on Tuesday, others explained what the items were that we had the previous night. With regards to our theme of ‘Celebrations, we covered various aspects of things we have for birthday parties including hats, party favors, candles (which were not lit), cake and ice cream (neither of which were present but we did hand out cupcakes at the end) pin the tail on the donkey, and a present. We practiced these words in short sentences like; “I have a candle,” and “I have candles,” to show the difference between an individual item and when things are in a group.I should probably note that we had 8 children; three of which were between 1 and 2 years old.
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