DAPA

DESCRIBING

6:55- Beatriz greeted the students

6:55- She explained the purposes of the war-up activity

6:58- she gave the objectives of the activity

7:00- she gave the students some pieces of paper

7:01- she explained all the instructions of this activity

7:03- she stuck some pieces of  paper on the board

7:04- students were following instructions

7:06- she was providing examples

7:07- she gave students another set of pieces of paper

       - she called on some volunteers to read their stories

7:08- students shared their stories

7:10- end of the activity

ANALIZING

ATWIKA VAKTING, we have to VAKT the class because not all the students learn in the same way.

ATWIKA classroom management, Beatriz did a great job while giving instructions.I could notice that everyone was paying attention to her.

PLAN OF ACTION

In the near future, If  I use this war-up activity I will make all students participate of course depending in how large the classs would be. I also will change the process of the activity; I will give students only a few seconds to write the sentences, in that way students stories will become crazier so that they got more fun and have a great time doing the activity.

EXPECTING AND GETTING THE BEST FROM OUR STUDENTS

WHY SHOULD WE AS EFFECTIVE ELT PRACTITIONERS HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL OUR STUDENTS? 

I think that we,as practitioners, must have high expectations for our students because if not they won't be motivated to learn.We have to be supportive and make sure they realize we believe in them and their dreams.Sometimes practitioners don't believe in their students and that is just wrong; the attitude of the practitioner makes a huge difference in the classroom. For example, if the teacher brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom, students will be able to enjoy and make a bigger effort to pay attention in the class.Many of the students feel desmotivated or even bored while the practioner is giving his/her class. It should be a challenge for all practitioners to keep students attention, and make them feel important in the class. Actually, it is a challenge for me to do this; I just hope I will make it true.

HOW COME WE NEED TO COMMUNICATE THEM TO OUR STUDENTS?

We need to make sure our students are aware of what we expect from them.Also,our students should share their dreams and goals they want to achieve. They should be clear in what they expect from us as their teachers.Our job is to communicate that we expect them to work hard and to be responsible with their learning process.

HOW DO WE DO THAT?

By having a great relationship with our students; that is the main key to succeed in a class. Also, by sharing personal experiences with them; that makes them feel identify with us.

HOW DO WE SUPPORT THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR LEARNING EXPECTATIONS?

We should support them even if they don't want us to do that.Many students feel they are not smart because their previous teachers have said so; that is just unfair for these children.They need to feel we care about them and their learning.Also, they deserve the  same  opportunities as high-level student. Somehow it will be difficult for them to get accostumed to this method but at the end they will realize it helped them a lot.

HOW DO WE DEMONSTRATE THAT WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR STUDENTS' LEARNING?

We must take challenges and open up with our students. In that way, we are showing our students we care about them not only at school, but also in their personal lives. Teaching is a matter of responsability, not a matter of obligation. For example, when teachers give a class, they should be happy because it is supposed that teaching is something they love, and not do only because they have to. We as teachers need to feel passion for what we are doing and that is: show our students we can guide them not only for the moment, but for life.

HOW BENEFICIAL WAS THIS BOOK TO HAVE A BETTER IDEA ON WHAT TEACHING IS ALL ABOUT? 

Well, it helped me realize that being a teacher is a huge responsability because we transmit our ideas and behavior to our students;that is why; we must be careful and try not to impose our own thoughts. We need to create a connection with or students; I think that is the most important key while teaching a class. 

MONITORING STUDENT PROGRESS AND POTENTIAL

Monitoring students' progress is in some way difficult because of all the differences between them.However, an effective teacher should be aware of all these obstacles and find a solution for them.During this procedure of minitoring students, teachers will feel a lot of pressure to prepare students to be successful not only on the tests, but also in life.Effective teachers employ all the tools at their disposal to make a positive impact on students, including the use of homework and feedback.

Why is homework so important?

The value of homework is often questioned because of the students participation in so many other activities outside school; that's why, teachers become frustrated with the number of students who do not complete homework assignments. The importance of homework goes further than becoming an extension of the classroom for the teacher.The basic purposes of homework are: practice, preparation, elaboration.

Practice homework  is the reinforcement of familiar concepts that need to be refined.

Preparation focused homework exposes a student to a concept that the class will study in-depth on the next school day.

Elaboration facilitates the exploration of related concepts.

Effective teachers not only assing homework, but also check and review it regularly; feedback on completed homework is particularly important because it gives the students a parameter for thei own correction.Effective teachers provide specific goals and guidelines for homework and allow students to meet those requirements in various creative ways, such as performances, creative literature, videotapes, or posters.They use homework as a tool to assess the learning needs of the students.

Teachers must provide feedback for their students to be aware of their learning process. Feedback should be given with the purpose of seing the progress of the students in a classroom.Effective teachers are engage in giving their students feedback; they also use a variety of assessment practices to monitor students learning, including fornmal and informal assessments, and formative and summative assessments.

The quality of homework assignments is the issue, not the quantity.