Guerna CO #4

 Date/Time: June 25th, 11:00-11:50

Topic/Skill: Reading Skills (Individualism and Collectivism in the Health Care System) (High Intermediate)

Teacher Presentation:

  • The teacher emphasized clear enunciation, even at the high intermediate level.

  • A deductive approach was considered, though the inductive method was also integrated through questioning and discussion.

  • Students completed a pre-reading activity, identified the main theme (e.g., individualism vs. collectivism), and responded to related questions.

  • After the first reading, students discussed the article in small groups, then re-read and took notes using an optional template.

  • The focus was on deep comprehension and being able to explain the reading in their own words.

Classroom management: 

  • The teacher maintained engagement through group discussions.

  • Activities were clearly structured and sequenced, keeping students focused.

  • Students were encouraged to think critically about what they read.

Materials: PowerPoint, whiteboard, Article, Note taking template (if needed)

Feedback Provided:

  • The teacher asked comprehension-check questions to assess understanding.

  • Feedback was mostly oral and occurred during group sharing and class discussion.

  • Students demonstrated their understanding by explaining the article content.

Lesson(s) on teaching I learned:

  • Mixing deductive and inductive strategies enhances comprehension.

  • Pre-reading and post-reading discussions help students engage meaningfully with content.

  • Even at higher levels, pronunciation and clear speech modeling are essential.

  • Templates can support student autonomy without being restrictive.


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