1st Journal

September 28^th, 2015

This was the first week working with 6^th graders at Jorge Villamil Ortega School; I had so much fun while interacting with them in class. And, I am sure that the kids also enjoyed the lessons. The topic we were developing this week was The Alphabet. The very first day, I was a little bit anxious due to the fact that at the very beginning of the lesson, students tended to behave naughtily and noisily. Besides, as one of the purposes I born in mind had to do with getting to know my students a bit more, I asked them about the ideas they could share with me regarding the school environment. Most of them complained about previous methodologies implemented by past teachers.

Despite the criticism exposed, students’ responses were great, they were really interested in the class. Also, they participated actively. However, I had a problem with the time given to each activity during the class. For example, if I had time for the warming up and the while activity, I ran out of time for the post activity. For instance, I think that this week went well because my attitude towards students was kind but strong as well; I was kind of demanding instead of bossy. The activities that I prepared to introduce the alphabet were focused on communicative activities and games. Students were focused all the time; I did not leave any time free to be naughty.

All in all, this week I am going to be fussy with the time. I will keep my attitude with the students; I know that if I want that they behave well, I have to be very demanding. However, I do not have to forget that I am working with kids and they need a kind and friendly teacher. This is a new school where I work, the classroom atmosphere has widely changed, however I feel eager to teach in this school. Being a teacher at a public in a rural area is a challenge I am committed to successfully achieve.