Class (Skill and Level): ESAL 0380
Date: September 27, 2022
Time: the first hour of class
Observation of T and Ss
The teacher showed the main objectives before the class.
The teacher reviewed the content of last class.
Started a writing practice at the beginning of the class.
The teacher let students read the instructions first and then asked about their own understandings of the writing.
Next, the instructor helped them solve their confusions.
Reflection
The writing class should goes step by step according to students’ abilities to comprehend and apply. Before structuring the writing exercise, ask students how they thought about the writing requirement and what ideas emerged. Then guide students to think about each specific part of the writing framework. Using this approach helps to stimulate students’ ability to think on their own. Especially for writing exercises, helping students clearly understand the teacher’s instruction and showing them teachers’ expectations in writing structures are significant. During the exercise, giving students enough time to work on their writings and continuously checking students with their work would be helpful for students to catch up the class. Individual assistance should be provided when students are showing their struggles in completing the task. It is also useful for instructors to encourage students to find out their own mistakes and so deepen their understanding of the knowledge. When students show their confusions in understanding the content, presenting an example closely connected with their daily life would be helpful.