Grade 1 Music Class Parent’s Day 2015 Rob Phelps & Jenny Pan
From South Africa Graduated with an English Literature Degree. Currently completing a Master’s degree in TESOL. Earned a CELTA (Certificate of Language Teaching to Adults) from the University of Cambridge Second year at Guangren
Graduated with a Middle Eastern Studies degree. Earned TEFL Certification from Columbia International University with over 200 guided teaching hours in Jordan and Israel. Currently completing a Master’s degree in TESOL Moved to Taiwan five years ago with my wife. Second year at Guangren.
Week 1 – 9 - Oxford Phonics World 1 - Starfall Learn to Read - Reading books Week 10 – 21 - Family and Friends 1 -Reading books
In the classroom Fall 2015
Students will regularly practice phonics to form words which later they will learn to make simple sentences Nurture students to become independent English readers and learners in the future Maximize opportunities for students to listen and speak English
Students will have a great deal of opportunity to speak English. By sitting in small groups students will engage each other in English in such a way that will help them to improve together. Picture association and physical response will help to develop positive language learning habits. A friendly, conversation based class atmosphere will ease the stress students feel engaging a new language.
Warm up period where students do activities using English Topic introduced and discussed Oxford Phonics World 1 /Starfall Learn to Read/Reading book Brain Break Activities to review the lesson
Making mistakes during class will not be penalized and is encouraged. WWe are focusing on listening and speaking Effort 20% Class Participation 20% Worksheet/homework 10% Exam 50%
Building positive habits is beneficial to acquiring and retaining a new language. By treating English as a source of fun or entertainment students may develop their listening and speaking skills. This can be achieved with English books they enjoy reading, television, movies or even video games during leisure time. Encourage students to share what they have learned about in class.
Starfall: Oxford Phonics: CDs Family and Friends 1: CDs