ESAL 0370 Reading Lab Lesson Plan – Hour 5
Of all (just a measly five) the lessons I have taught, this one has been my favourite so far. As this is a reading class, I had to read the daily reading passage out loud to the class. The only minor detail is that the reading was a murder mystery which involved five characters – all of which I had to impersonate a voice for each character! Voice acting or impersonating wasn’t something I have ever really done before, so it was pretty nerve-wracking to be impersonating – in front of a class of students who look up to me! However, after getting feedback from the students, they seemed to like it, of which is obviously something I’m glad to hear.
We separated the class into two groups to find the murderer in the reading, and I was tasked with supervising one of the groups. My group did not end up finding the killer in time, and that was partly because only one student in my group was contributing, but it was also because I did not figure out a good system that helped the students in my group find the murderer. I have discussed this with my partner and supervisor, and have learned of ways to overcome this issue in the future.
I think I have realized that there has been a pattern in my teaching that highlights some strengths and weaknesses. Although I may be somewhat of an engaging (or fun) teacher, I seem to lack the skills, abilities, and/or organization in teaching the more serious parts of English learning, such as reading comprehension in detail. I should make an effort to think through how every step of the exercise processes work, and how I can accommodate the best learning environment.