14 Questions
The writer has experience teaching English in all grades.
True
The writer is a novice teacher with no experience.
False
The writer has observed another English teacher in elementary school before.
False
The writer has planned lessons by class or by term before.
False
The writer's students were between nine and ten years old.
False
The writer was advised to use online tools in the classroom.
True
The writer used online tools in their classes from the beginning.
False
Match the following information about the writer's experience with the correct description:
Eight years = Total years of teaching experience Five years = Years of teaching English in all grades Seven to eight years = Age of the students being taught Two years = Years of teaching in elementary school
Match the following steps with the writer's planning process:
Need analysis = Step to know the population Read area plan = Step to know the curriculum and goals Write learning outcomes = Step according to the curriculum and standards Use online tools = Step suggested by teacher Sergio Suarez
Match the following age range with the writer's students:
Seven to eight years old = Age range of the students Nine to ten years old = Age range of the students Eleven to twelve years old = Age range of the students Six to seven years old = Age range of the students
Match the following activities with the writer's initial planning:
Songs and worksheets = Activities planned by the writer Online tools and games = Activities planned by the writer Group discussions and debates = Activities planned by the writer Role-plays and presentations = Activities planned by the writer
Match the following suggestion with the person who gave it:
Use web tools in classes = Suggestion by teacher Sergio Suarez Use songs and worksheets = Suggestion by teacher Sergio Suarez Use group discussions = Suggestion by teacher Sergio Suarez Use role-plays = Suggestion by teacher Sergio Suarez
Match the following information with the writer's planning approach:
By term = Previous planning approach of the writer By class or by lesson = New planning approach of the writer By month = Previous planning approach of the writer By semester = Previous planning approach of the writer
Match the following documents with the writer's planning process:
Area plan = Document read by the writer to know the curriculum Lesson plan = Document read by the writer to know the curriculum Course outline = Document read by the writer to know the curriculum Syllabus = Document read by the writer to know the curriculum
Study Notes
Experience as a Teacher
- Eight years of experience as a teacher, with five years of teaching English to all grades
- Currently experiencing a new perspective as a preservice teacher in an elementary classroom
Challenges in Planning
- Previously planned by term, but now faced with the challenge of planning by class or lesson
- Found it difficult to adapt to a new planning style
Planning Process
- Conducted a needs analysis to understand the student population
- Read the area plan to understand the curriculum, institutional goals, and topics to cover
- Wrote learning outcomes based on the curriculum, MEN standards, and learning basic rights
- Considered the grade level (7-8 years old) and student characteristics when planning
Incorporating Technology
- Initially planned activities with songs and worksheets, but did not use online tools
- Received feedback from teacher Sergio Suarez to incorporate web tools to enhance teaching and engage students
- Recognized the importance of using technology to make teaching more interesting and effective
Experience as a Teacher
- Eight years of experience as a teacher, with five years of teaching English to all grades
- Currently experiencing a new perspective as a preservice teacher in an elementary classroom
Challenges in Planning
- Previously planned by term, but now faced with the challenge of planning by class or lesson
- Found it difficult to adapt to a new planning style
Planning Process
- Conducted a needs analysis to understand the student population
- Read the area plan to understand the curriculum, institutional goals, and topics to cover
- Wrote learning outcomes based on the curriculum, MEN standards, and learning basic rights
- Considered the grade level (7-8 years old) and student characteristics when planning
Incorporating Technology
- Initially planned activities with songs and worksheets, but did not use online tools
- Received feedback from teacher Sergio Suarez to incorporate web tools to enhance teaching and engage students
- Recognized the importance of using technology to make teaching more interesting and effective
A teacher reflects on their experience teaching English and the challenges of planning by class or lesson. They also discuss the opportunity to observe another teacher and learn from them.
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