Shannon Storch CO #2


I observed a class where projects were being presented. It was Derreck Pollocks class 4A speaking class. The instructor provided donuts to make the class casual and fun. A term called “timed speaking’ was introduced. This was the process of agreeing or disagreeing or giving opinion with reasons and a conclusion within a set time limit. Students had 15 seconds to think and prep, and 45 seconds to speak. The teacher introduced the topic of should schools teach sex education do you agree or disagree. The instructor had to clarify the word was sex and not six. The topic was provided and students were given 15 seconds to give their opinion on why they agree or disagree and 45 seconds to give an explanation for their opinion. The teacher mentioned giving points for vocabulary use, this is both encouraging and engages in vocabulary learning. The professor asked for clarification when an unclear statement was given. This helped with speaking and language. The teacher timed each students response and corrected incorrect grammar use. He then explained why the grammar was correct/incorrect. Later, the teacher broke the class up into smaller groups and conducted a student led activity that facilitated conversation.

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