Week Journal 7 (26 May 2014)

Significant Situation 
Before this session, I graded the writing tasks my students made at home (1IGH5 class). I wrote some tips on their paper and gave them these back. During the lesson on Monday, I listed how many points they needed to get in order to get a sufficient and I what their grade is based on. I focused on: context, vocabulary, spelling, linking words, and grammar.

Reflection

It took quite some time (3 hours) to check all the writing assignments for this class, but I think it's good to give students individual feedback because not everybody makes the same mistakes. For example, some students needed help with their layout while others needed to revise their spelling. I wanted to make sure the students knew after this session what their strengths and weaknesses were with regards to writing a formal letter.

The effect was that students knew exactly what they needed to focus on in order to get a sufficient for their A2 writing test. Students also get individual feedback and knew how to better their English writing skills, but if they didn't they'd have the opportunity to ask me as I went to each student during this session to ask if they has any questions.

Most students asked me some questions about their feedback or they asked for advice on how to fix something I had crossed off. I think they thought it was a practical and beneficial approach of checking and giving feedback.

I did not get any feedback from this lesson. Though, students did thank me for checking their homework and for their tips.

This was important for me because I want students to learn from their mistakes and I want to give every student who tries their best my attention and consideration. What this says about me is that I want to be the kind of teacher who shows how much I want every single student to pass their test and to succeed.

My conclusions are that giving writing feedback may sometimes take quite some time to check, but it will help the students with their writing English skills in the end. Also, I've noticed that I am/want to be the kind of teacher who shows that she cares and takes her time to help students out.

My learning aim for next week is:
-N.A.

Internship Progress

Next week I'm going to be busy with orals so this will be my last week journal.
Thank you for reading all my weekly reflection blog. 

 -Ms. Henriquez  :)