After I observe a grammar class, I came to the composition class where Ms. Ciappetta teaches. When I came in, Ms. Ciappetta was chatting with some students before the class, and the atmosphere was really welcoming. She wrote today's agenda on one side of the board, and on the other side, she wrote down some details about Bell Ringer. Students needed to write a definition for some grammar terms (subject, verb, noun, adjective ), and complete a sentence with 2 blanks with a partner.
My first impression on Ms. Ciappetta's class was very active, and friendly. She really lowered students' affective filter effectively by class chat, and humorous gestures.
She welcomed me in a very special way. She told them to ask questions to me to figure out my name, nationality, and the reason I came here today. The teacher wrote down two sentences about me, and analyze these with grammar terms which they learn these days. It was creative idea to use that kind of practical sentences to teach.
Her pronunciation, tone, and speech speed was very level appropriate, and it was very fun class to sit in.
Finally, she asked the class to write 5 present progressive sentences after several practices.
The teacher asked me to circulate the class, and check their sentences, but mentioned not to correct before giving them chances of self correcting. It was exciting to be involved in a real teaching site.
The time went fast, and I was lucky to sign up her class to observe.
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