REFLECTION FOR METHODOLOGY LESSON (205)

WEEK1

At the very beginning of the lesson, you made us recall first

lessons that we had as a learner and what were our feelings, our
dreads, our first impressions about the lesson. By working
sometimes in groups, sometimes in pairs and sometimes by
thinking individually (I love all of them very much) we shared
some positive and negative aspects of our first lesson, in addition
to these, we talked about our dreams and dreads for a first class.
What I learned were some actions that teachers would take in
first lessons and underlying beliefs in teachers’ these actions.
For example, the aim of teacher’s establishing a code of
classroom conduct is to form good habits and to show the
students discipline from the start. After discovering attitudes and
beliefs, we moved on to the sample activities for first lessons. We
evaluated each activity according to its aim, type of learner, etc.
While evaluating these activities , I learned that we should take
into consideration the activity’s aim, student’s age and level, type
of learner before we, as teachers, decide to do an activity in the
classroom. Furthermore, I learned that “words” , on their own,
are insufficient for the students unless they are turned into
“practice.” For example, saying to the students

“Just relax!” may not work but if you do a relaxing activity, they
can feel themselves relaxed.

I had difficulty in figuring out nothing because everything

was clear enough to understand. I have already been curious
about how my first lesson can be. Therefore, I listened to the
lesson carefully and nosily. At the moment, I’m happy to have
some ideas for my first lesson.

Because doing some activities in the first lesson and inviting

students to share a few of their favourite things are great way to
break the ice, I believe I’ll use first lesson activities in my
teaching, especially ball throwing for young learners. In
addition, because how to break the ice or warm up the cold feet
depends the age , level, interest, etc of the group with which we
want to build a rapport, when I become a teacher, I’ll take into
consideration student’s these characteristics.
 I’ll also keep in mind that each class is unique. I’ll pay
attention not to become a bad teacher in the eyes of students but
to become an idol for them because I know that they’ll remember
me in that way in their future life. According to my belief, the
activities that I’ll use in my first lesson are likely to set the tone
for the rest of my classes. As a result, by using all this information
in my teaching , I’ll try to leave a good impression with my
students. Do you think that I can? 