Laura Buice CO#2

January 18th
11am -11:50am
Reading Class 4A
Angel Rios

Roll call happened before the class began, so when 11:00 a.m. rolled around, they were able to start the lesson immediately. They started with an activity, a timed reading. Professor Angel explained how the activity worked, answered any questions, introduced me and then they began. This was the advanced reading class, so the students were very self sufficient.

The students were very focused and intent on their work. Professor Angel did know all of their names. There wasn't a lot of discussion, so there wasn't an opportunity for students to dominate the discussion. However, the professor was aware of the students and when three had finished and he gave them another activity to do. He walked around a little and was available for questions.

He used a timer on the projector, so the students knew how long their reading took as well as handouts and the white board for instructions.

Professor Angel collects the handouts, and on other days has homework assignments that are turned in. Class time is used for activity and discussion, there is a clear beginning and end. But there isn't much need for lecture.

This was a lot different from level 2A. It was more intense, and the readings were harder and longer. There is less time allowed for the reading and less discussion or work in partners during an intensive reading. There are a lot of similarities, they do some of the same activities and the questions are labeled so students are aware of what type of answer is required. Both of the teachers did far less lecture than I had imagined and anticipated, especially for my lesson plan. I need to allow for more student led activities. I know these classes are reading classes and will require different things than a grammar or writing class but it was interesting to see the communicative teaching style put in action. It was very different from my classes at FSU and it is easy to see these differences.