MY TEACHING METAPHOR
My teaching metaphor refers to a journey. A journey
implies to bear in mind many details before starting it. Aspects such as time,
destination, equipment, itinerary among others are necessary when planning a
journey. In a teaching practice there
are amount of issues to consider: students, materials, learning styles,
cultural and social background, interest, education policies, etc. When
preparing a lesson, teachers need to think about the objectives and the
strategies that are going to be used to reach the goals but also, teachers need
to provide suitable conditions to promote the learning process.
Each journey is unique and offers new knowledge, even
if you return to the same place events are not the same. Students are
different, each one of them have their own story that could inspired our job. Unexpected
situations like weather or road conditions could affect the normal develop of
the journey, but to enjoy the different moments and to have an extra plan always
help. This situation is similar with our students. In spite of their personal,
social or cultural differences what makes teaching a wonderful profession is to
take time to enjoy the diversity and look for options to motivate our students
and make the learning process more enjoyable.
Thank you Sandra for your intersting metaphor. I loved this quote "Unexpected situations like weather or road conditions could affect the normal develop of the journey" I would really appreciate if you can share with us a experience in which you dealt with a problem or challenge in an english class. And maybe you can offer us some suggestion to solve a similiar situation in our practice.
ResponderEliminarThanks for your comment. Anita, one of the most difficult situation I have to deal with is, to start classes with a new group of students. The change of English teacher is not easy for them and comparisons are not good. At the beginning, students concern about my methodology, they do not like that I talk in English in class and for them the topics are “very difficult” because I ask them to talk in English too. The "new students" only want to get a 3.0 even if they do not carry out their tasks. In some cases, parents complain too and suggest many changes in the way I teach. What I do is to do my best and to try my students get engaged in the activities and show that the most important aspects for me are dedication and responsibility.
EliminarThank you Sandra for your intersting metaphor. I loved this quote "Unexpected situations like weather or road conditions could affect the normal develop of the journey" I would really appreciate if you can share with us a experience in which you dealt with a problem or challenge in an english class. And maybe you can offer us some suggestion to solve a similiar situation in our practice.
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ResponderEliminarHi Sandrita!
ResponderEliminarWhat a beautiful metaphor! in every journey,in spite of the fact we attempt to plan everything, there will be unexpected situations that build our experience and knowledge. thus, we need to be able to make the best decisions to overcome those problems that affect the process of learning. Moreover, this journey would not be able to come to its destination without the main source of power, they, our students whose different worlds are connected and shared in the same place. There they need support, advice and guidance to accomplish their goals!
Hi Sandrita!
ResponderEliminarWhat a beautiful metaphor! in every journey,in spite of the fact we attempt to plan everything, there will be unexpected situations that build our experience and knowledge. thus, we need to be able to make the best decisions to overcome those problems that affect the process of learning. Moreover, this journey would not be able to come to its destination without the main source of power, they, our students whose different worlds are connected and shared in the same place. There they need support, advice and guidance to accomplish their goals!
Hello Sandra, you metaphor explanation is very nice I agree with you with the belief that every learner is different and that there are some aspects to take into account when teaching that helps or constrains our work as teachers, but always look for the possible solutions for the last ones
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