The last sessions have been devoted to the
different microteachings done by ourselves or our own classmates. The main
things I have learnt during these lessons have to deal with class management (using
songs to get attention or forming groups) and teaching skills, especially those
related to body language and language resources: miming, eye contact, repeating
words, intonation, giving clear instructions, rephrasing, explain without translating,
etc.
I like the idea of motivating students by
encouraging them to participate, doing engaging and dynamic activities, or ending
by asking students what they like the most.
On the other hand it has been very useful
to observe different projects in order to have more ideas for structures,
resources and activities. I love using the magic box and I will have into
account in the future. I am fond of the idea that activities in the project
should be linked and progressive and pointing towards a clear final aim. And I like
contextualised activities, that is, we are doing this activity for a reason and
within a real context.
Concerning methodology, it is obvious the importance
of giving examples and modelling and also having good visual support, using realia
instead of pictures or re-using the same
material for different activities.
To sum up, observing the microteaching has
been an enriching and fun activity.
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