3rd Journal entry

Teachers Observing Teachers: A Professional Development Tool for Every School


For me and the rest of my classmates who do not have any previous experience in teaching English this observing method is very important in our development as teachers


It could make us a little bit nervous but after all, it will help us a lot to become great teachers. Here is the opportunity that we have to learn from our mistakes, and having a professional teacher observing us will guarantee some feedback that will make us grow as a professional in the teaching field

2nd entry

Reflective Journal Writing in the Practicum Course: What are the Roles of the Responder?

I found this article really important because it shows the roles that the teacher needs to have inside and outside the classroom as well as the tendency that people may have toward the teachers' life. 

It's also important to have a journal in which the teacher is able to express their experiences faced during classes as the text says: "By reflecting on their experiences, student teachers are able to "think about their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions . . . to promote self-evaluation and change" (p. 519)

I´m pretty sure that with Nely´s responses my practica profesional is going to be more effective and that I will be able to improve from all my mistakes and the opportunities that this course is giving me 

Journal entry 1

Write a few sentences describing how you expect to benefit from your field experience (Student teaching) /Practica Professional.

1. First of all I hope this "student teaching experience" makes me grow up as a person and not only as a person but professionally

2. I hope to learn from my mistakes and also to be able to recognize them all, in that way I can improve and become a better teacher

3. One of my goals is to be able to apply in class all the knowledge that I have gained during these years and see how effective they are

4. I'm not expecting to be a professional as soon as I start teaching but at least I'm expecting to be professional enough to handle the classes in an appropriate way

5 I'm pretty sure I'll be able to accomplish all my goals because I have the attitude to do what it takes in order to become a great teacher! 

You can use the following questions to reflect on your goals:

1.      What have you chosen Enseñanza y Traducción del Inglés as your career? What are your options?

R/ I have chosen English teaching and translation because I love helping people and teaching is something that comes to me naturally, I love sharing with people and learning from them.

2.      What do you see as essential qualities for a teacher which you are striving to develop? ( List them and describe role models, if any )

R/ I would say that I love listening to people I'm good at it, I also love teaching people new things, I'm very patient and I love what I have studied so far, so I'm more than ready to apply it 

3.      What do you expect from the Practica Professional? What would you like to be the objectives of this course?  R/ I expect to become a professional teacher, as well as being able to apply in class all the knowledge that I have gained during these years and see how effective they are