Unknown Language: Post-Lesson Reflection 1

Introduction

Participate as a

Learner

Notice as a

Teacher

Analyse as a

Linguist

How did it feel being a learner in the first Unknown Language class?

Unknown Language: Post-Lesson Reflection 1: Task 1

Make brief notes now on your experience of the first Unknown Language lesson using the pro-forma provided.

These notes will form the basis of our reflection session and will also help you to complete the Unknown Language Journal Entry 1.

Click on the image above to download the pro-forma.

Think about …

The aim(s) of the lesson
The rapport between the teacher and the learners.
The balance between STT and TTT.
The instructions.
The pace of the lesson.
The use of materials and resources.
The correction of learners’ errors.
The feedback to the learners.

Unknown Language: Post-Lesson Reflection 1: Task 2

(a) What was/were the main aim(s) of the lesson?

Give examples of the lesson aims you identified:

  • grammatical
  • lexical
  • phonological
  • functional/skills-based

(b) What did you notice about…?

  • the achievement of the lesson aims?
  • the rapport between the teacher and the learners?
  • the use of materials and resources?
  • the balance between STT and TTT?
  • the instructions?
  • the pace of the lesson?
  • the correction of learners’ errors?
  • the feedback to the learners?

(c) What did you and your fellow trainees enjoy most/least about the lesson?

(d) What was most memorable about the teaching experienced?

(e) What did you see/hear/experience that could be relevant to you?

Make a note of at least 3 points that you will take forward into your own teaching.

Unknown Language Journal Entry 1: Teacher Techniques Reflections and Conclusions

Based on this experience as a learner in an unknown language lesson, the above notes and the post-lesson discussion, along with what you have learnt from the input sessions you have attended so far, reflect on the following….

Write about 200 words.

  • what you believe the main aim(s) of the lesson was/were
  • the importance of having clear lesson aims
  • the value of building rapport between the teacher and the learners
  • the selection of materials and resources
  • the importance of giving clear instructions
  • what you have learnt from this experience
  • how this experience might help you in your own teaching

Looking ahead to the next Unknown Language class…

What do you hope/expect to remember from today?

As a Learner …

What do you want from the next class?

As a Teacher

What would you like to observe in the next class?

As a Linguist

What would be interested in seeing in the next class?