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Taking
into account my three "Diarios de campo", and the teaching methods used
by teacher Raúl Roa, I can say that he makes use of direct observation of the
student in the classroom, that is, he uses said method to evaluate the
knowledge acquired by students during the class or didactic session, in this
case, the teacher only focuses on the translation of phrases or sentences from
English to Spanish and vice versa, leaving aside the use of listening skills,
something that is also important for teaching of English. On the other hand, the
field diaries were very helpful, since I was able to take notes of the
achievements and difficulties that arose in the teaching-learning process,
obtaining a more complete vision of what happened in the classroom.
Description of the observed population
The
San José Educational Institution occupies a place of importance in the local
community, since it has been consolidating as an establishment that little by
little with the support of its teachers and committed parents has improved its
pedagogical work. This school has a morning and evening shift, from preschool
to eleventh grade. In addition, it has all the facilities required by students
and teachers.
On
the other hand, I had the opportunity to work with the teacher Raúl Roa Guevera
and the sixth and seventh grade groups (1, 2, 3 and 4), where each classroom
has approximately 40 students, between eleven and sixteen years old.
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The most remarkable moments of my observation practice
Regarding the development of my participant observation practices, I had a good experience, since I was always accompanied by the teacher Raúl Roa and a practice partner. Therefore, a remarkable moment was the day that my students understood the subject comparative degrees of adjectives and had an active participation during the class.
Conclusions
1- The observation of pedagogical practices must be developed not only as an educational research technique but also as an action of an intentional, specific, and systematic nature.
2- An adequate observation process implies evidencing the realities in which our students and ourselves will be submerged, so analysis and assertiveness are important to avoid judgments and interpretations that may distort the essence of the observation process itself.
3- As a process of collecting information, observation is essential in any formative evaluation whose ultimate goal is to improve the quality of the teaching-learning process and the educational system.
Two methods from units 1, 2, and 3.
The direct method
The
Direct Method, also called Natural Method, was established in Germany and
France around 1900. It appeared as an answer to the shortcomings of the Grammar
Translation Method. It is a method for teaching foreign languages that uses the
target language, discarding any use of mother tongue in the classroom.
This method is focused on:
1. Translation is completely banished from any classroom activity. The activities
are carried out only in the target language.
2. Oral teaching comes before any other kind of reading and writing activities.
3. Use of chain activities accompanied by verbal comments like: I go to the door.
I open the door. I close the door. I return to my place. I sit down. (called
the Gouin series)
4. Grammar is taught inductively. (i.e. having learners find out rules through the
presentation of adequate linguistic forms in the target language.)
5. Emphasis is put on correct pronunciation and grammar.
Why is this a
great method?
As
Brown (1973) expressed ¨the Direct Method was quite successful in private
language schools, such as those of the Berlitz chain, where paying clients had
the high motivation and the use of native-speaking teachers was the norm¨ (p.
12).
Another
fact regarding this method is what Krashen and Terrell highlighted (1983) said
¨this method it should be easier to make the meaning clear but not necessarily
be accurate in all details of grammar¨(p. 71).
Finally,
we have what Ozolins (1993) stated about the direct method ¨included a
role-play and simulations based on the language needed to function in specific
situations¨ (p. 206).
Communicative
Language Teaching (CLT)
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), which is an approach to the teaching of second and foreign languages, emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of learning a language. It is also referred to as the “Communicative Approach”.
Why is this a great method?
CLT
is a holistic approach. It doesn’t focus only on the traditional structural
syllabus. It takes into consideration the communicative dimension of language.
CLT
provides vitality and motivation within the classroom.
CLT
is a learner-centered approach. It capitalizes on the interests and needs of
the learner.
In
a world where communication of information and information technology have
broken new considerable ground, CLT can play an important role in education.
Proposal to Improve Oral Skills in Students of the 6th and 9th Grades of the San Jose Educational Institution INTRODUCTION At the San Jose ...
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