Week 4 (snowed out from weeks 2 and 3!)

Well we made it back this week to both classes inspite of the snowflakes falling this afternoon. Behaviour issues in the Monday classes provided some challenges this week. We also lost a student in the Tuesday group who moved away and changed schools, so we are down to four girls who are very well behaved. It was nice to see how much French both groups remembered. During the debriefing sessions this week, I would like to see if students can come up with ways to deal with the particular challenges they are facing - whether it is behaviour problems, time management or deciding how to rearrange lessons. I would also like to see if we can use more "incidental" French in the classes. Instead of saying: "Good, great, What does this mean?...etc." in English. Let's try to add these expressions in French.

Week 2

This week we had some competition with the weather and the Tuesday class did not go. Therefore, Tuesday group members should plan to teach on Tuesday, March 16 as the last day of classes with all students.

Next week, a reminder that there will be no Monday class because of Presidents' Day. Don't forget you are still required to post your comments.

This week, the children were happy to be back in French class and remembered some things from the previous class. I heard some positive things from them like "this was fun" "I remember this" and "I'm going to tell this to my brother". Good job!

Congratulations on a very successful first week of classes!

Félicitations! to both groups on your first classes! The process went very smoothly and both classes went by very quickly with a multitude of activities. As I am reading your first blog entries, I appreciate your specific comments about your experiences. Don't forget to answer the questions/directions on your Blog Assignment sheet. In addition to describing the class, I want you to think critically about your role and how things could be changed/improved for next time. Remember the due dates for your blogs and commentaries. These are regular assignments with a specific due date and you won't receive any credit for late submissions.

I look forward to talking about the classes and your thoughts in person this week at the debriefing sessions. A reminder here, too, these sessions are compulsory and are part of your grade. As I mentioned, you are invited to the other group's debriefing session if you would like to take part, but you must attend your own weekly session.