Dallas Class Obersvation 1

Yesterday I had a classroom observation for the beginner grammar class. The class began at 9:00 am so some of the students still appeared to be waking up. I was really able to notice the similarities of student behavior between students here and abroad. While the majority were focused and awaiting the days lesson, there were some students (one or two) whom appeared as if they could have used another hour of nap time. Does anyone else feel like scientist with these observations? Lol! Statistics on international education gave me the perception/expectation that international students were extremely discipline. Maybe it's just the system. Now that perception hasn't change; I think I was just able to identify a little more with the student rather than a concept after this experience. Let me give you a little more context behind this statement. There was an student that missed class yesterday, and the instructor asked; "Where were you?" he simply replied "I was at home." and then class continued. Goodness! I had to refrain from laughing. I think the instructor was kinda tickled too. We shared a glance that I think implied, "Yep, that's a part of the job too".

The lesson covered the present perfect. Class began with students presenting their homework assignments. They had to interview their partners, and write at least five statements about what they enjoyed about their lives. After students read their assignments aloud they were critiqued by their peers. The class determined if the speaker spoke clearly and wrote using correct grammar. Initially when entering class the students didn't seem enthused to interact using English. Once the presentations took place they were more engaged and even eager to correct one another, in an assisting manner of course.. Mrs. Radman having only taught for two years, teaches as if shes had twenty years experience. I've never considered myself a strong English student, what can I do to attain her level confidence and expertise of English teaching?