My first experience at school n°4 (penzu)

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PRACTICE II, DIDACTICS OF ELT and Practicum Primary School Level
Adjunto regular a/c Prof. Estela N. Braun (2017)
Teacher assistants: Prof. Vanesa Cabral and Prof. Maria Lis Luján Ramos
ETA MA John Brakke
RREGISTRO
ALUMNA RESIDENTE: Ana Belén Morán
COLEGIO: Escuela N°4
DOCENTE CO-FORMADORA: Prof. Romina Cheme Arriaga
My first experience at School N°4 (Penzu)
The First Class
The first day I went to School N°4 Coronel Remigio Gil with my pedagogical partner everyone welcomed us
very kindly. The teacher in charge, Romina Cheme, shown us the building, introduced us to the rest of the
teachers, told us what resources the school has and gave us an idea of which her way of teaching is.
While we were in the break, some of the students came to their teacher to ask her about who we were and
what we were doing there. She tried to explain everything in English and with gestures. I was really surprised
how well they understood and could translate what the teacher told them.
I have to accept that the first time I entered the classroom I felt a bit anxious and curious. There were too
much new information and stuff to take into account but what concerns me more was how children would
receive us.
After finishing their Welcome Song
*...Red, green, yellow, blue
-Hello teacher, ,how are you?
-I am fine, and you?
-We are Ok, thank you!*
Romina introduced us to the class and gave us an important role in making the students feel privileged as they
were the only ones who had three teachers.

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Immediately I could realize that it wasn't the typical English class where everything is British focused and far
away from children's reality. The students were working on roughly tuned activities. They were learning about
Children's rights (law 26.061) and responsibilities. Students were deeply involved in the topic and activities.
Most of the students wanted to participate, ask questions and express their opinions with their classmates (trying
to use their English and all the skills they have learnt during the year).
Students were always motivated by the teacher because although some of the students were more
introverted than others or had any difficulty they were able to participate as well as the rest of the class. Despite
some students made mistakes, the teacher never said that it was wrong. She taught the right pronunciation or the
right structure of any sentence through repetition so students could realize what their mistakes were by their
own without feeling ashamed or frustrated.
At the end of the class, the teacher assigned homework. Students should enter the Subject's blog
(mrsromi.blogspot.com.ar) and write, at least, 5 sentences using "I have the right to...". Next class they should
read those sentences aloud.
I think it was a good beginning and I am truly enthusiastic about the rest of the classes.
Although I have much more to learn and improve regarding academic issues, I know what I really want to do
in my future is teaching.
Before leaving the classroom, a charming student (Luciana), made this craft and gave it to us as a present.
I loved it!