Videoaula
7 - 360 degree view
In this class, we
did learn about some tips on how to revise lessons and revised the
concepts discussed in previous lessons.
The course context
was about our academic and professional life. So, we learned a lot
about: Job Interview, Got to know an Elementary School, Liaised with
a Teacher, Observed a Lesson, Planned a Lesson and Worked with a
students.
How can we planning
our studies? Using the self-assessment to make a list of things you
need to revise, Planning your time and breaks (30-40 min), Setting
priorities (most difficult tasks 1st), Findding a peaceful place to
study, Talking to your family and friends, Searching the web (lots of
materials), Recording audios, Taking notes and organize information
in maps, Been positive and keep spirits up!
To be succeed in a
Job Interview do you need:
At
home - Check the school website, rehearse in front of the
mirror, be prepared to answer questions, be confident about strengths
and weaknesses, emphasize most significant work or school
experiences, future plans and dress properly.
At
the reception - Be calm, think positively, have a look at
your CV/Résumé, remember the rehearsals, be punctual.
We learned how to
answer common questions, for example:
About
yourself:My
name is... I’m… years old. I’m from... I’m attending… I’m
studying for my ….
About
Key strenghts: I am a good listener. I have good
interpersonal skills. I learn fast. I can work under pressure. I am a
motivated person. I am good at dealing with multicultural diversity.
About
your pretentions: First, you were highly recommended
by....Then, I am very interested in … And finally, the opportunity
will allow me to...
About
examples of managed:
Well, once I....because...So I decided to...and... In the end... and
I
was...
About a Elementary School that we studied on the lesson 2,
was watched Structures (Administrative offices, art facility,
cafeteria, classrooms, courtyards, gymnasium, health services, lobby,
media Center, multipurpose rooms, music education, restrooms, science
facility). And Staff (Principal, assistant Principal, secretary, lead
teacher, teacher, teacher’s assistant (intern)).
Continuing in the lesson 2, Education System: K-4
students are younger than K-10 students. In my opinion teaching
adults is easier than teaching teenagers. Finland teachers have a
better education base than American teachers. The education system in
Finland is more effective than in other Countries.
In
the lesson 3:
Of a Lead Teacher - (Facilitate instructions, develop lesson
plans, plan, prepare and deliver activities, assess students
progress, manage routine and discipline, work with projects,
meet with parents and the Principal, collaborate with the school
community).
Of an assistant - (Assist the lead teacher, Demonstrate or
micro-teach, Monitor student’s activities).
How to conduct a class (What do you know about it? Where can
you find it? Why did you think that? How long should you use it?
Could you give me more details? Is it from a different country?Have
you ever tried it?)
Giving Feedback - (Brilliant! Lovely! Well done! It’s not
bad, but… You are almost there, but What if you… What about…
Have you considered...)
In
the lesson 4:
Classroom peer observation
Identify the focus of the observation,
agree on date/time/duration, provide
background and context for the lesson.
Observer records/data, discrete interaction
with observed teacher/students.
Share the recorded data, reflect on the
agreed focus, and pose questions to
prompt further development.
What may to have in a Classroom observation checklist:
(Organization, Relationship (Rapport), Teaching Methods and content,
Presentation, Class Management, Personal, Summary Comments (What were
the major strengths?, What suggestions do you have to improve your
lesson?, What progress did you observe? (repeat)).
Important is explain considerations to your student (Debriefing),
for example: Your organization was fabulous! You presented an
overview of the lesson. Evidences of self-confidence were not/weren’t
observed. Professional comportment and appearance were/weren’t not
observed. You presented an overview of the lesson. You presented the
topics in a logical sequence. You held interest of students. You were
(very) respectful, fair, and impartial.
In the lesson 5, Planning a Lesson - We watched about
“Lesson Plan structure”: (Identification: name, date,
course,
duration, subject, lesson/unit), Lesson aims, Lesson objectives,
Assumed prior knowledge, Resources, Assessment, Components of a
lesson: (time, teacher activity, student activity, and resources)
Also we can plan interaction and feedback: Address good
points. Emphasize the achievement.
Address areas to improve. Ask questions that lead to an expected
outcome.
In the lesson 6, Working with the students,
we watched about “Monitoring: classroom management technique”.
It involves: (Walking around the classroom, Assessing both
individuals and the whole
class, Checking student’s understanding of the content, Listening
to errors and motivating self-correction, Taking opportunities to
micro-teach, Assigning, collecting, and correcting homework, Use
different techniques to engage students in reflective thinking of how
they learn).
Checking understanding:
Assessing Previous Knowledge - Have you ever seen a cheetah?
Pre/ Misconception - I am not sure about that / it. Can you give me a
different example?
Verifying content - What was the most important thing you learned
today?
Documenting problems - How did you solve this problem?
