Topic : Vocabulary: Words related to
Family
Level of learners :
Intermediate
Class size : 06
The third phase of the workshop was a special one for all of us because it was a
workshop that was organized in the physical atmosphere when the rest of the world
has been attending online seminars and webinars. Attending the workshop in a
very systematic manner by following all the measures of COVID- 19 gave us a
feeling of contentment. Thanks to the organizers for their preparations.
As a part of Video Mediated Reflective Micro
Teaching (VMRMT) Phase-III, I have chosen Vocabulary (words related to family)
as my micro lesson. Keeping in view of
my past lessons and the feedback on them, I have planned my micro lesson well. I
wanted to stick to the time and wanted to limit myself to a single skill. For this, I have picked some seven vocabulary
items to be taught in my class. To teach them in an interesting way, I have
chosen various pictures related to movies. I was very keen in selecting the
pictures that would suit the choice of vocabulary. My aim during my class was
to make my students learn the selected items of vocabulary. I wanted my class
to be interactive and engaged. Further, I wanted to allow some time to
reinforcement and finally conduct an activity.
I
was able to handle the class well by materializing my lesson plan. I believe
that I made a sincere attempt in taking care of all the instructions (lead-in,
introducing the learning item, practice, reinforcement and assignment) given by
our Director, ELT Centre of Gudlavalleru Engineering College.
But, later, when I happened to see my video and
the feedback given by our Mentor, Dr Ramanujam, Director, ELT Centre and the
observers Mr G Raja Kumar and P Paul Francis I found that there were some notable
lapses in my micro lesson: a. I have exceeded the time that I was allotted, b.
The choice and Organization of the vocabulary items, c. Unnecessary usage of
phonemic transcription, d. over-enthusiasm at a few instances, e. wasn’t able
to conduct a challenging activity, but, it was moreover a repetition of the practice exercise.
Feedback by the Observers
- I was active throughout the class and kept my
students engaged.
- I mustn’t have used phonemic transcription
for all these words
- I was able to begin my class successfully and the transition of the vocabulary items was planed better.
- I was able to manage my class better.
- The activity after the class was a repetition of
the exercise that I conducted during the session.
My Action plan for improvement:
- I would take extra care in preparing the tasks for the
students.
- I would make sure that I answer all the questions
raised by the students.
- I will plan my class within the time that is allotted
to me.
- I would overcome the minor mistakes that I have made in
this phase of micro lesson.
