Lesson Title: n/a- Forgot that part, oops.
Date of Class: Jan 19, 2016
Day of Class: Tues
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: ML Warhus
DJ: None
Assistants: Gwen
Module: Small Talk
How Many Learners: 9
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): All good.

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 7
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 4
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) = 5

Total Score: 36

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Very engaged class overall. . took some time to settle in- both for me, and for students. Basically abandoned my lesson plan after the 3rd activity- that, plus alphabet point, names, introduction dialogue practice took a majority of the time, but in a good way. There was lots of focus and practice, even just with the letters. All students were naturally very helpful with each other. And after practicing different ways to say hello and how are yous and nice to meet yous, various circumstances caused all three to naturally be used towards the end of the class, which was an exceptional way to round out the class- true real life practice immediately on the scene, just like that!

Lesson Title: n/a
Date of Class: Feb 2, 2016
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: ML Warhus
DJ:
Assistants: Gwen, Dawnelle
Module: Maps and Addresses
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Could use some more attendance sheets

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 8
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 9
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: 45

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): It was a casual (late to start, late to end), yet very focused and engaged class today. Having only 2 students, and 2 assistants, we could be one on one essentially, and really slow and focus and repeat what the students were most interested in. After a more lengthy and intimate name/introduction time, we did some listen and point with ordinal numbers and street addresses. This quickly combined with writing out the ordinals and extensive practice with pronunciation, discussing when to use, how they could practice at home, etc. We did a little work on writing addresses and typical street abbreviations. . .it was VERY engaged and I believe both students walked away with new things learned and an interest in practicing for improvement.

Lesson Title: n/a
Date of Class: 02/16/2016
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: Mary Louise Warhus
DJ: n/a
Assistants: Gwen, Dawnell
Module: Maps & Addresses
How Many Learners: 2
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): ok- still could use attendance sheets, but not super urgent

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) = 9
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: 43

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Great class, though small. Two of the most dedicated students, and with the assistants, there was a really nice relaxed yet engaging and educational rapport. At times we drifted off topic for a bit too long, but at the same time it became VERY good conversation practice, word practice- even through commentary about scary movies and the Price is Right, both students would still repeat words to get the pronunciation correct and write words for practice. It was very solid class, and with just the two of them we could really focus on their neighborhood/address/streets. And my favorite part, after G. learned the phrase ‘down the street from. ..’, she was really thrilled because, as she said, “now I can easily explain to people where I live. . .it has always been so hard before.” She really was pleased, and in turn, so was I!

Lesson Title: Like Mother, like Daughter
Date of Class: 3/1/16
Day of Class: Tuesday
Time of Class: 6-7:30
MC: ML
DJ: none
Assistants: Dawnell
Module: Family
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) = 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) = 5

Total Score: 35

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific): Class started pretty late, as the two learners showed up late. It was very relaxes and had more of a tutoring feel, since the student: facilitator/assistant ration was 1:1. We worked on some family vocabulary and tried to define (using words, and a family tree chart) parts of families. Then, since it was so intimate, I had the two students make their own family tree and then we formed sentences for dialogues around the their exact families. We all tended to be distracted with stray conversation, and I probably didn’t do the best to reign it in, but I also felt it was beneficial to just practice chatting in English about things relevant to them- and letting them ask questions regarding their precise statements, since they both need, and desired practice speaking.