For my last CIES observation, I sat in on a level-one listening class. The first order of business was to collect the homework, an at-home listening log, which was really a vocabulary list. The teacher told me after that she reviews the logs at the end of the week and corrects spelling errors or incorrect definitions.
To check background knowledge, the instructor asked the class if they had ever stayed in a hotel. This had the practical effect of focusing their minds, as many eager hands shot up. I noticed that the students were quite comfortable and the atmosphere was relaxed during this section.
During the initial activity, the class was distributed worksheets. On it was a graphic organizer with the numbers 1-21 divided. The students were tasked with listening to short snippets of a conversation between a hotel and a guest. Using this phrases, they were to write down either an H or G to signify which person was speaking. After all twenty-one, the class reviewed together aloud and corrected mistakes. I liked how well the teacher was able to spread the wealth when questioning her pupils.
The class then divided into pairs and each was given a script. One student role-played the hotel employee, while the other modeled the guest. This was a great example of fostering interaction between the students. During this time, the teacher walked around to listen in on the conversations and correct errors in their speech.
Lastly, the instructor played a recording between the hotel and guest twice. The students were asked to write down the most salient points in their notes. After answering oral comprehension questions, the class reviewed vocabulary, such as expensive and reserve. Overall, I had a very favorable impression of the lesson. It was structured well and facilitated by a veteran teacher.
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