The Second Week

       The second week is this second date with reality. During this week I could have only two classes. One hour with the same group from the last week and two hours with the other group. The idea was to finish the class plan and to catch up with the other group. 😶😶
       On one hand, with the group that I had already had classes, I felt more confident. I went to the classroom with a better attitude. I could finish the class that I had planned where the students had to organize some pictures according to a reading. This group tends to be noisy but they are respectful, and anytime the activity changes most of them work with a great attitude. In the end, I could achieve the lesson objective. However, I would consider the time management per each activity for the next class. 😊😊
      On the other hand, I had my first class with the other group. As it was the first class with them, it was a bit difficult to make me understood. They worked faster and it was easy to follow the lesson plan when there are two hours. There were some extra minutes where I decided to develop an extra activity. I could achieve as well the lesson objective. As this group has a different attitude, I need to find a way to motivates them. I would consider the importance of those extra activities that help us to gain time and to keep the students' attention. 😐😐
       I have already noticed the difference between each group. They are two different worlds. I really need to understand how each group works in order to provide them activities where they can feel confident and not stressed. 🤔🤔

The First Week

        The first week represents high expectations and tension.There were different events throughout this week which did not allow me to give a class. About finishing the week, I had the opportunity to meet one group and give them a class. 😶😶
        I felt nervous but I did not know why if it was not the first time that I had to give a class. It was only one hour, and I had planned a two hours class. It was about a vocabulary class related to food. I really like those warming up activities in which everyone can play in the classroom so as to forget that it is a normal class. I adapted an activity related to the unit and the students really wanted to participate in the activity. That really made me feel more comfortable. Before starting the class, I was wondering if I had to force my voice because there are some moments that my voice is too low. However, fortunately I could work my voice without effort. 😬😬
         At the end of the class my cooperator teacher gave me some recommendations to take into account such as to write always the date and to pray before starting the class. Honestly, I felt satisfied with what I did, taking into account that it was the first class. But I would do differently, for instance, to have a more energetic attitude to catch the students' attention and to speak slower in order for me to be clearer.