Blog #2 (FS18) - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T05:59:33Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/blog-2-fs18?groupUrl=pedagogy-of-secondary-school&commentId=649749%3AComment%3A1178958&xg_source=activity&groupId=649749%3AGroup%3A863323&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello Oscar,
One can say you…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-24:649749:Comment:11794932018-10-24T16:41:39.238ZBriana Lopezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BrianaLopez
<p>Hello Oscar,</p>
<p>One can say you and David were successful in delivering your lesson plan. The lesson was overall very motivating with the video of the famous Hispanic and their professions. Especially, since in today’s society, one is told that learning a second language isn’t necessary. However, in reality one is aware that many successful professionals are bilingual. One appreciated the fact you incorporated a video related to the Hispanic Heritage month in your lesson. One believes…</p>
<p>Hello Oscar,</p>
<p>One can say you and David were successful in delivering your lesson plan. The lesson was overall very motivating with the video of the famous Hispanic and their professions. Especially, since in today’s society, one is told that learning a second language isn’t necessary. However, in reality one is aware that many successful professionals are bilingual. One appreciated the fact you incorporated a video related to the Hispanic Heritage month in your lesson. One believes the video will help students connect themselves with the lesson and have a better understanding of what is being taught. Overall, I believe your lesson was well planned out and organized; however, the video by Selena and a quote by Garcia Marquez would not harm. (122)</p> Hello Gloria,
One believes yo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-24:649749:Comment:11794902018-10-24T15:54:05.226ZBriana Lopezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BrianaLopez
<p>Hello Gloria,</p>
<p>One believes you and your partner did an excellent job creating your lesson plan. The video that was presented in class was a perfect way to show the different linguistic variations. Culture was presented clearly through this video where one was able to see different variation of the language based on where the individual was from. Additionally, the goal of the lesson was met since one was able to witness different personality traits throughout the video. One was able to…</p>
<p>Hello Gloria,</p>
<p>One believes you and your partner did an excellent job creating your lesson plan. The video that was presented in class was a perfect way to show the different linguistic variations. Culture was presented clearly through this video where one was able to see different variation of the language based on where the individual was from. Additionally, the goal of the lesson was met since one was able to witness different personality traits throughout the video. One was able to get a clear understanding of what informal and formal greeting were based on the video and activities. Overall, you and your partner did an amazing job.(108)</p> Hi Maria,
Your lesson plan wa…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-23:649749:Comment:11789582018-10-23T01:30:44.782ZGloria Paynehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/GloriaPayne
<p>Hi Maria,</p>
<p>Your lesson plan was clear and hit the main objective around the concept of aptitude. Your first slide provides a guideline to understand how sociolinguistic variation occurs along the various level of grammar and its relation to a student’s overall progression. You were able to touch on a key point which was understanding the social factors between formal and informality as it pertains to educating students. This led to a second point you identified which was the ability…</p>
<p>Hi Maria,</p>
<p>Your lesson plan was clear and hit the main objective around the concept of aptitude. Your first slide provides a guideline to understand how sociolinguistic variation occurs along the various level of grammar and its relation to a student’s overall progression. You were able to touch on a key point which was understanding the social factors between formal and informality as it pertains to educating students. This led to a second point you identified which was the ability to clearly speak in the target language (TL) which is central to the process of communication. You were able to smoothly transition over to an activity which supported your core topic. I would agree with your assessment that you could have incorporated more grammar in your activity. Overall, I believe you did a great job. (134 words)</p> The micro-teaching lesson tha…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-22:649749:Comment:11788442018-10-22T23:48:40.728ZBriana Lopezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BrianaLopez
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The micro-teaching lesson that Margarita and I presented main focus was on how to consider second language learners (L2) age when designing lesson plans. In specific, how to design a lesson plan appropriate to L2 learners age. According to Cook, age plays an important role for L2 learners; especially, if the lesson is not age appropriate you can lose your students interest. Cook mentions “children are popularly believed to be better at learning second…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The micro-teaching lesson that Margarita and I presented main focus was on how to consider second language learners (L2) age when designing lesson plans. In specific, how to design a lesson plan appropriate to L2 learners age. According to Cook, age plays an important role for L2 learners; especially, if the lesson is not age appropriate you can lose your students interest. Cook mentions “children are popularly believed to be better at learning second language than adults.” (Cook, 2008, p.147). As well as, “at particular ages students prefer particular methods” (Cook, 2008, p.149). In general, one must adjust their lesson plan to fit their students learning styles and needs. Taken this into account a micro-teaching lesson revolving around a music video that is quite known and age appropriate to L2 adolescence learners was designed. After the video students will work in pairs and will be asked to describe themselves and their classmates using the new vocabulary words presented to them. The new vocabulary will consist of descriptive adjectives and the usage of the verb “ser”. One believes the goal of the lesson was met because due to the students age, they would be able to relate to the song and expand their vocabulary and L2 skills. In specific, the song sends a special message to teenagers to accept themselves for who they are without seeking approval from others. In fact, one avoided using role play and activities were L2 learner did not feel comfortable participating in which can help the lesson goal to be reached. Differentiated instruction was applied by providing the new vocabulary with emoji images where students whom are visual learners will be able to learn the new vocabulary easily. Extra support and time could be given to those students who need the extra assistance. Lastly, one incorporated some culture with the music video. While watching the music video, students will be able to see the different neighborhoods in which the little girl is traveling through. However, one could have chosen a different music video where the main focused was the diverse group of countries and their culture within the video. In general, one could have found different and more effective ways to incorporate culture in their lesson. (372)</span></p> Hello Oscar, You and David wo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-22:649749:Comment:11791492018-10-22T04:02:47.708ZMaria Rodriguezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MariaRodriguez43
<p>Hello Oscar,<br></br> You and David worked great, I like your presentation on motivation and attitude approach. In the lesson, you were able to implement culture, communication, contrast, community, and connection. I did not understand when some of our friends said that your lesson was missing something. You implemented a video clip and Hispanic famous people into the lesson. through the visualization of the video clip and the pictures, students will be able to able understand better the new…</p>
<p>Hello Oscar,<br/> You and David worked great, I like your presentation on motivation and attitude approach. In the lesson, you were able to implement culture, communication, contrast, community, and connection. I did not understand when some of our friends said that your lesson was missing something. You implemented a video clip and Hispanic famous people into the lesson. through the visualization of the video clip and the pictures, students will be able to able understand better the new input. Also, you were able to implement grammar into the lesson. Besides, you and your partner were able to explain the topic of the lesson. Overall, I like your presentation.(108)</p> Hello Xochitl. You and Gloria…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-22:649749:Comment:11790202018-10-22T03:30:55.723ZMaria Rodriguezhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MariaRodriguez43
<p>Hello Xochitl.<br></br> You and Gloria did a nice presentation. In the mini-lesson you were able to incorporate culture, contrast, communication, and community. Through the visualization of the video and the pictures you were able to differentiate the lesson. Also, the implementation of linguistic variation contributes to understand better the new input in the TL, in which students will be exposed to use formal and informal greeting in the TL. Also, students will have the opportunity to learn…</p>
<p>Hello Xochitl.<br/> You and Gloria did a nice presentation. In the mini-lesson you were able to incorporate culture, contrast, communication, and community. Through the visualization of the video and the pictures you were able to differentiate the lesson. Also, the implementation of linguistic variation contributes to understand better the new input in the TL, in which students will be exposed to use formal and informal greeting in the TL. Also, students will have the opportunity to learn how to greet in different ways in the TL. Also, you were able to explain your topic. However, in the future, you and Gloria could incorporate more activities to motivate and engage students.(108)</p> Hello David,
One of the many…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-22:649749:Comment:11791372018-10-22T03:04:15.301ZMargarita Mejia-Ramoshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MargaritaMejiaRamos
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hello David,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">One of the many things that is important to the students is motivation. A big question is how does one provide motivation when teaching a Second Language (L2). One…</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hello David,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">One of the many things that is important to the students is motivation. A big question is how does one provide motivation when teaching a Second Language (L2). One must remind students of the different opportunities that one may gain from learning an L2 such as; studying abroad, when traveling, having more job opportunities, being able to understand other cultures and so on. Based on the ideas that were present, showing students famous Hispanic people who have amazing jobs was a great way to motivate students. One thing one must be careful about is the age of the students, for one does not want to show people from times that students will not be able to relate; for this can lose the students motivation.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">(126 words)</span></p> Hello Xiochi,
The ideas that…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-22:649749:Comment:11788322018-10-22T02:45:15.587ZMargarita Mejia-Ramoshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MargaritaMejiaRamos
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hello Xiochi,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideas that were presented in class were incredible. As Cook states, many students learn differently and have different techniques of learning the concept…</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hello Xiochi,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideas that were presented in class were incredible. As Cook states, many students learn differently and have different techniques of learning the concept differently. As it is stated, dividing the class between introverts and extroverts’ learners could have also been a great idea. However, one must keep in mind that educators want to differentiate the unit, but never compare students based on their learning. When it came to demonstrating culture in your lesson, the video that was displayed was excellent. It showed the different nationalities, dialects and different ways one says hello and goodbye. Perhaps, one could have focused on two countries, since one does not want to confuse students.</span></p>
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LESSON%20PLAN%20…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-22:649749:Comment:11790152018-10-22T02:44:01.049ZMargarita Mejia-Ramoshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MargaritaMejiaRamos
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1922812708?profile=original" target="_self">LESSON%20PLAN%201.docx</a></p> One must understand the diffe…tag:www.classroom20.com,2018-10-22:649749:Comment:11791342018-10-22T02:04:52.323ZMargarita Mejia-Ramoshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MargaritaMejiaRamos
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">One must understand the different groups that are in their classrooms. It is essential for one to know how to differentiate their unit plans based on students’ own needs and personality traits; for them to understand the Second Language (L2). Cook states that age is an important factor that one should pay attention when…</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">One must understand the different groups that are in their classrooms. It is essential for one to know how to differentiate their unit plans based on students’ own needs and personality traits; for them to understand the Second Language (L2). Cook states that age is an important factor that one should pay attention when creating a unit plan. One focused on having the student’s attention, as well as providing them with activities based on their age. Since there are adolescents in the class, Cook (2003) states that “at particular ages students prefer particular methods. Teenagers may dislike any technique that exposes them in public; role play and simulation are in conflict with their adolescent anxieties.” (Pg.148). That is why when creating the lesson plan, one provided the new vocabulary using emojis, as well as a music video where students were able to describe themselves and their classmates, using descriptive adjectives and the verb SER. Students did this activity when working in pairs allowing them to work with someone they are comfortable with and doing the exercise informally. One used the four cognitive skills, where students were able to communicate, listen, read, and write, based on their partners' answers. The lesson plan starts slowly, and it will continue for about a week, since younger students start more slowly, and at the end of the unit, they will improve their L2 skills, based on the vocabulary and the verb SER.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.66px; line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="margin: 0px; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">One did focus on demonstrating culture when showing the music video Soy Yo by Bomba Estéreo. Although culture was not represented well enough; one could have perhaps used a different video, such as Internacionales by Bomba Estéreo. Where one could use have used a story that is has a more significant connection to the students, as well as representing more culture. There are many different ways one can always create a lesson plan based on the students' needs and personalities. One must create a motivating setting in the classroom for students to do better as well as giving students diversity in the lessons.</span></p>