In activity 01, I could really see how different aspects besides language knowledge may infer in classroom practice. As I noticed in my recording, aspects as noise, stress, nervousness, technical knowledge, inferred my use of language; in the classroom different aspects than the knowledge aspects, influence the process.
Another problem with the language that I found is: Sometimes, I try to use formal concepts as I am speaking and it influenced the coherence. Finally, I noticed that the structure of my ideas wasn´t very clear since I told them as I was thinking them, maybe I should had structured them in my mind first, and then do the recording. So, it is important to draft in order to organize and structure.
Also, an important aspect is previous practicing and repetition or the features to use, with the purpose of feeling secure and manage the topic well. Previous preparation is important in any activity in ELT and we can relate it with reading (pre-reading activity), listening (pre-listening activity), etc.
Becoming aware of own language used is important to improve. If a teacher stays in the same stage all the time and doesn´t work for improvement or self-development, the language learning process becomes more complex. As I read in the lecture: “The more we understand the world, human relations, and ourselves, the better able we will be to empathize with others and make connections.
Culture and the “good teacher” in the English Language classroom. Colin Sowden.
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