Assessment of Language
Improvement Task Teaching a EFL Classroom.
In order to assess the
quality of the language used to deliver the instructions and the quality of the
instructions themselves, evaluate yourself consider the following criteria:
Standard
Regarding the delivery of instructions
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Yes-No
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Comments
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1. The instructions were
clear and simple. 2 points.
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Yes
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We
didn´t film the assessment of the activity, but instructions, however, I can
say that mainly, they struggle with lack of language system, not for
understanding instructions.
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2. The process for carrying out the
instructions was clearly described. 1 point.
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Yes
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3. It is evident that the
instructions were understood. 1 point.
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Yes
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I grade and explain the kind of error, one
by one, by pointing: S=spelling, G=grammar, word order, appropriacy, etc.
P=punctuation.
Then I ask them, what is needed here? They
identify and correct their slips.
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4. I gave an example. 1
point.
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Yes
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Carrying
out the activity was not filmed, the steps were written on the board, and
provided a sample.
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5. The
objective of the activity was explained to students. 2 points.
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Yes
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The
very, very beginning of the lesson was not recorded, because of technical
issues of the camerawomen. We started
several times, before succeeding.
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Standard
Regarding the use and quality of language
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Yes-No
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Comments
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6. I identify grammatical,
phonological or lexical aspects that need to be reinforced.
1 point.
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Yes
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My pronunciation sounds terrible, my accent is heavier than I thought;
even I had practiced a lot with IPA symbols and stress, it´s obvious there´s
a long way to go.
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7. My language was
appropriate to the proficiency level of students. 1 point.
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Yes
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They have good listening skills.
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8. My pace of speaking was
appropriate.
(too fast–Ok –too slow). 1 point.
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Yes
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I varied the pace of speaking
according to the moment. I noticed I ask a lot of questions.
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Overall
comments
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Report
I noticed I don´t let Ss interrupt, which
can be good, but also limits the confidence they may gain in classroom
interaction. I didn´t like my accent at
all, I need to imitate authentic pronunciation and practice, I practice at
school but not so much, since not all teachers speak English or they answer in
Spanish. Recently I learnt the IPA
symbols, and I feel like if I´m learning English again, it´s amazing the amount
of words we pronounce incorrectly, even the teachers with the most expertise
fail. We had the Spelling Bee last week,
and in order to properly teach my Ss, I committed as well, I asked for some
apps for Ss to practice in the ipads, I downloaded some software for spelling,
emailed them the link for Ss to download it at home, and included some links to
listen for the correct pronunciation. By
the way, three of the six Ss I sent to compete, won 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd place, beating entire school.
I also was greatly benefited from the
activity, I´m gaining confidence, but as I said before, I still need to work on
it.
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