Final reflection

As a final reflection, return to the syllabus and look over the list of class objectives. On a separate sheet of paper (not on the blog)discuss how well those objectives were met. Also discuss what you liked about the class and what you did not like about the class. Please be candid and anonymous in your comments.It will help me and my future students to have a better experience in class. You have until Thursday to respond. Bring your responses to class on Thursday.

Reflection # 9

Discuss the role of emotional language in your L1 and L2. Which language is emotionally richer. As your learners acquire (participate?) in their new speech communities do you see a change in their emotional language behavior.

Reflect on the notion of (re)construction of delf in your own L2 or L3 learning experiences.

Reflection # 8

Okay. What is it going to be form-focused or communicative or a combination of both. Back up your thoughts with some of the studies in LS Ch. 6

Thank you

I want to thank everybody for the very thoughtful celebration on my behalf. In my opinion, those of you who are out there everyday in the trenches teaching or working to create textbooks and assesments that better reflect the real world experiences of the students are the ones accomplishing something great. Thanks again. it still hasn't sunk in.
Michael

Class cancelled

Hi. I'm sorry but class will be cancelled today. My daughter is sick and my wife has to work so I will be staying home to take care of Lily. Have a great weekend and don't forget the annotated bibliographies for tuesday

Reflection # 7

From your experience, what are some of the affective factors that you encounter in your classrooms? How do they interfere in learning?How do lower the affective filter?

Many of you work with children. What are some of the issues concerning motivation with children? How do address motivation in the classroom? Can you motivate them or does motivation come from within?

Dissertation defense

Dissertation defense
"Becoming": Narratives of transformation in the lives of women immigrants in a community college ESL Classroom
Monday, June 18, 1:00-2:00
MB 2.220 1604 campus