Spanish Class/Teacher Training

Tues-July 20. A very very long day.
Chilenismo words: al tiro = hurry or immediately, bacan = cool or awesome.

AGENDA: class management, instruction and error correction, almuerzo, teaching vocabulary and grammar, Communicative Activities/Demonstrations.

Core of training: Part I review, vocabulary and key phrases, extensive class management. Class management should contain expectations, consequences/rewards, and consistency.

Part II Introduction & Error Correction: Introduction- indispensable to have written Good Instructions, modeling each step, check for understanding, translate into action.

In error correction always give positive feedback for effort from student.
Vocabulary/Grammar & Structure: use various ways to convey word meaning (not written definitions), includes visuals, acting and music. Example: the MATAMOSCAS Game.

5pm walked back near hostel w/Allyson and Ryan. I went alone to store PARIS to check out their coats. Hurray! I bought a warm coat, two sweaters, PJs, thermal shirts, and another robe to sleep in.

7PM-Chilean Spanish class with Profe Arnavik. Too many to list. Conversations in group and individually. Read various newspaper article to assess our comprehension of chilean humor, culture, chilenismo words.

9-12:30 eat supermarket food items, skit due tomorrow, blog, email

Mainly stayed doing skit prep with team Stage 2: Stephanie, Katie and myself.

Our skit consisted of acting our an emergency situation where we are to show the procedure contained in our Step 2 manual (Health & Safety).