The document discusses the experiences and insights of a public school English teacher with six years of experience, emphasizing the importance of classroom management, resource utilization, and maintaining student engagement. It includes teaching strategies, motivational techniques, and activities to enrich the learning environment. The teacher reflects on their professional journey and the value of collaboration with other educators to enhance English language instruction.

1. This teaching life… By … 國小 英語科任 Annie

2. Happy Mother’s Day! Mama I love you

3. English competition Knowing your resources My resources Motivation Teaching activities Classroom management The outline

4. Knowing your resources Resources? Constraints?

5. A checklist for your teaching environment Yes for 2 pts. No for 1 pt.

6. English teaching is challenging! I have a subject classroom and it is for English teaching only. I have less than 23 sessions a week. Most classes I teach have less than 32 students. I DON’T have 6 graders’ students. I see my kids at least twice every week. I’m not required to attend any competition. My classroom is modernly equipped. I often have professional dialogues with other EFL teachers. I’m professionally respected. Most classes I teach have an even achievement in English. I have at least 5 years of teaching experiences. In general, I feel rewarded as a public school English teacher.

7. How happy you are as an English teacher?

8. “ Most often I prefer listening or talking to people who are working through various dilemmas. Perhaps this is because as I get older, I find myself stumbling upon more questions than answers. “ - Christopher D. Sessums

9. About me 6 years of teaching experience 24 sessions a week 33 students per class in average 17 classes/ 578 students in total Teach 3 different grades- 2/3/6 7 classes of 6 graders, 2 sessions a week English classroom equipped with a laptop and projectors

10. Classroom management “ Classroom control is still educational rocket science. “

11. Classroom management English class kit Classroom introduction Kids are always in the CONTROLLED group Something extra for the advanced students A change is as good as a holiday

12. English class kit can save you time and energy of REPEATING… The log The signs The value of each grade marks The drama guide

13. Classroom contract

14. Extensive activity

15. Classroom culture The expectation in class participation. See how a 2nd graders’ teacher in Baltimore explore the value of “peaceful interaction” with her kids. You are not just an English teacher!

16. Classroom decoration Provide a rich print environment Update them regularly The deco as your teaching aids Extend the English class

17. A classroom set up that goes with your teaching goals and activities

18. To reinforce and just for fun

19. Organize the flash cards

20. Categorize them

21. When the size is too big…

22. A process of try-errors 英語闖關遊戲 校內英語廣播節目 E-pals 10 minutes 英語說故事與朗讀比賽 Class-made big books Line up chant Reading pals

23. Good or bad, take it as a learning curve Projects are time-consuming. Do plan ahead! Take notes and reflect afterwards. Organize them. Record/snap shot. Don’t be discouraged in the first few tries!

24. Daily routines Line up chant 10 minutes for every activities Start the class with a song Leave 3 minutes for them to write today’s homework Open your ears and wiggle your fingers! Prepare to listen!

25. Some chant to help kids focus T: 1,2,3, eyes on me! S: 1-2, eyes on you! T: Hands up, please! Open! Shut! Open! Shut! Shhhhhh…. Now put your hands on your lap. (Variations)

26. Music in the English class For the graduate- Flying without wings - westlife Big big world – Emilia You raise me up – Westlife B-A-BAY by Chicka chicka boom boom For the little angels- Colors in Wee sing – check out my kids’ work! ABC song in Let’s sing Goodbye song in Let’s sing

27. Music in the English class (Cont.) Extensive activity Phonics- Categorize the vocabulary- Circle the pronouns Listen to the names They are loud but they are learning Music instruments

29. Music in the English class (Cont.) Why MTV? To reinforce the language To build Youtube Teacher tube Super simple songs 5 little monkeys jumping on the bed

30. Focus assignment Announce it in the very beginning Post it where kids can see Check it regularly Utilize it as a running record Prepare a checklist

31. Spice up the homework

37. Reading partner! Announce it in the very beginning Stick it or loose it Be clear about the rules Integrate this with other focus assignment Be sure to walk around Prepare a checklist

38. Decide the levels

39. Start from the very simple ones

40. School education means what? Let’s take a break after this !

41. 英語 whatever 參賽心得 Before- Involve the kids Make the Planner Some public speaking guide to read Break down the goals Be your own judge Facing the stage fright

42. 英語演講參賽心得 After The more you see, the more you know. Prepare for tomorrow.

43. Judges’ comment Facial expression The Hess model Pronunciation & intonation Avoid distraction Interesting choice of content

44. Spice up the classroom! Charade- demo it! Music Some personal touch, some material for kids to gossip

45. On air now…

46. Readers’ Theater 3 golden rules Break down the goals Interrupt then continue Be creative and think like a child Some Props

47. 朗文 Welcome 3 年級 The rain, the rain, the sky is gray. Let's play a game. The rain, the rain, the sky is gray. let's paint. The sun, the sun, let's play a game, let's play a game. The sun, the sun, Let's do homework! Oh, no!!!

48. The resources Eric Carl Silverstein Let’s sing, let’s chant YOU!

49. Motivation

50. Show them the beauty of your passion Why learning English is important for us? What can you do with this tool? Personal anecdotes

51. He who dares to teach must never cease to learn. John Cotton Dana

52. Thank you for your attention!