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Unit 10 is based on two ESA demonstration videos. If I was a student in the first demonstration video, I would have been discouraged. The lesson was mainly focused on the teacher and he was also very remote. He used the phrase “very easy” often. This can be very discouraging and uninterested and would make me feel nervous about answering a question. The teacher could have be more interactive with the students . He rushed the lesson which can be confusing for a non-native English speaker.
The students seem to have some knowledge of the subject area but lack overall confidence in expressing themselves. The teacher was more of a dictator rather than playing a role of a manager/ controller of the class. The way he responded to incorrect answers was very harsh and this could crush anyone’s self-esteem, resulting in a lack of motivation to learn. The students hardly participated in the lesson and this could be because of the teacher’s attitude towards them. The teacher also asks students their names very often during question time which shows a lack of rapport in the classroom. Students won’t feel comfortable with their teacher if the teacher does not show a genuine interest in them. This interest begins with knowing the names of your students. When a teacher knows your name, it makes students feel that the teacher actually cares about them and their learning.
The teacher looked unfriendly and it did not seem like he was enjoying the class. He hardly made eye contact with the students. Moreover, the time he took to write on the board with his back turned to the class was too long. He should have used another method of getting the message across to students or providing that information on the board before the lesson. The students may become easily distracted as a result of this.
The Second video was more effective as more effort was made in the lesson structure, the teacher was more engaging, he provided clear instructions and the lesson was more student-centered. The student-centered type of lesson is what is encouraged in today’s TEFL classroom. Although lesson two was more effective, it could be improved by allowing both students who are a part of the pair to speak on their animal. This will encourage greater equal participation.If I was a student in the second demonstration video, I would have enjoyed the lesson. I would feel comfortable in answering and asking questions. The teacher was very encouraging and he congratulated students for their efforts. This would increase my confidence and my motivation to learn the topic. The teacher greeted the students with a smile at the beginning of the lesson and this allowed him to receive their undivided attention. He started the lesson with a lot of energy which would make students feel comfortable and excited about the lesson ahead. He told the students his name and asked for theirs; this is good in building rapport in the classroom.
There was greater student talk time (STT) than teacher talk time (TTT) in this lesson. He prompted the students during lesson activities and he also ensured equal participation.
