Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Helpful note
The computers at the school have a few educational videos. Bring your external drive and download them to your own machine.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
1/9 Preformance Review May 26. 2011
Two challenges are present with the class. To begin with students in 1/9 do not always know how to write their English Nick name on thier papers. This makes assessment impossible for those students. Perhaps some class time will have to be used in the future to make sure all students can write thier nick names and a classroom resource or refrence book will have to be made for those who can only dimly remember their English nick name. Students here can write their nick name so I will give them more space for an assessment.
Athen-- More pratice writing letters. Work looks rushed and cannot properly form the letter A in "balls". Numeric values in the cups correct but does not understand or care to estimate the size of the balls to "fill" the cup with them as opposed to putting them inside
BCFD-- The numeric values on his work sheets do not match the pictures drawn n 4 out of 5 examples thus far.
Fah-- Good work so far
"Tor"-- Drawn numbers symbols do not match numbers provided by the instructor. Should have hearing tested unofficially by a Thai teacher. I will arrange that when approprate.
Opor-- Good work
Boy-- Scribbled rushed writing. May improve if we can get full classroom coverage of disipline by a Thai teacher.
Pair-- Neat work but does not appear to understand the full meaning of the word "full' and "fill" when doing this assinment.
Pamda "Ramda" -- Good work
Pee-- Writes his own name with inverted E's. If evidence of this persists.. should be tested for strong Dislexic traits. Does not seem to understand arabic numerals and their relationship to physial objects. Child might require specialized education if a psycologist's test indicate.
Film-- Good work so far. Child is a bit lazy but this is an issue I think I can solve once classroom disipline is achieved a larger percentage of the time.
MoM-- Good work so far shows early signs of artistic creativity.. which I will encorage as class time and stress levels permit.
Most of the other students cannot be identifyed from work assinments because their names are written in Thai and thier assessments will have to wait until they can be made to identify themselfs by thier English nick name.
Athen-- More pratice writing letters. Work looks rushed and cannot properly form the letter A in "balls". Numeric values in the cups correct but does not understand or care to estimate the size of the balls to "fill" the cup with them as opposed to putting them inside
BCFD-- The numeric values on his work sheets do not match the pictures drawn n 4 out of 5 examples thus far.
Fah-- Good work so far
"Tor"-- Drawn numbers symbols do not match numbers provided by the instructor. Should have hearing tested unofficially by a Thai teacher. I will arrange that when approprate.
Opor-- Good work
Boy-- Scribbled rushed writing. May improve if we can get full classroom coverage of disipline by a Thai teacher.
Pair-- Neat work but does not appear to understand the full meaning of the word "full' and "fill" when doing this assinment.
Pamda "Ramda" -- Good work
Pee-- Writes his own name with inverted E's. If evidence of this persists.. should be tested for strong Dislexic traits. Does not seem to understand arabic numerals and their relationship to physial objects. Child might require specialized education if a psycologist's test indicate.
Film-- Good work so far. Child is a bit lazy but this is an issue I think I can solve once classroom disipline is achieved a larger percentage of the time.
MoM-- Good work so far shows early signs of artistic creativity.. which I will encorage as class time and stress levels permit.
Most of the other students cannot be identifyed from work assinments because their names are written in Thai and thier assessments will have to wait until they can be made to identify themselfs by thier English nick name.
Khan Academy
I will be isolating after school lessons for my students in basic mathmatics and basic science. Some of these lessons will be used in class once the projector is installed and an internet connection is made to work. Khan Academy lessons that will be of interest to my M1-M2 students will be as follows.
RESEARCH RESOURCES
Article on various WEB learning resources, outside of the normal college path.
http://thenextweb.com/industry/2011/05/14/how-the-internet-is-revolutionizing-education/
MATHMATICS
Multiplication http://www.khanacademy.org/video/basic-multiplication?playlist=Arithmetic
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/multiplication-2--the-multiplication-tables?playlist=Arithmetic
SCIENCES
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/c-4-photosynthesis?playlist=Biology
RESEARCH RESOURCES
Article on various WEB learning resources, outside of the normal college path.
http://thenextweb.com/industry/2011/05/14/how-the-internet-is-revolutionizing-education/
MATHMATICS
Multiplication http://www.khanacademy.org/video/basic-multiplication?playlist=Arithmetic
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/multiplication-2--the-multiplication-tables?playlist=Arithmetic
SCIENCES
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/c-4-photosynthesis?playlist=Biology
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
1/9 Science
Pages 3-4 of the science book (if availilble) will be reviewed and if their is time I will draw out how leaves make food for plants when hit by sunlight. (simplifyed version)
After school English signups
Rules for the Extra Saturday Class
These rules are not the official rules yet as this is still a planning document and subject to major revisions. Check back to this webpage to see if the rules have been finalized.
* Money will be paid before student is admitted to class, so cash is in hand for the instructor
*Class will not start till a certain minimum number of students has arrived and paid. If 10 students paying 100B each arrives class will begin at that rate. Should fewer then 10 students arrive 600B per hour private tutoring fee will be assessed per student.
STUDENT LIST
Amonrat Hannwichachaai(Kop)-- Mother of --Daughter "Eye" M1 Beginner
Contact(see Joe) (Requested Mon-Fri time slot for class instead of Saturday )
These rules are not the official rules yet as this is still a planning document and subject to major revisions. Check back to this webpage to see if the rules have been finalized.
* Money will be paid before student is admitted to class, so cash is in hand for the instructor
*Class will not start till a certain minimum number of students has arrived and paid. If 10 students paying 100B each arrives class will begin at that rate. Should fewer then 10 students arrive 600B per hour private tutoring fee will be assessed per student.
STUDENT LIST
Amonrat Hannwichachaai(Kop)-- Mother of --Daughter "Eye" M1 Beginner
Contact(see Joe) (Requested Mon-Fri time slot for class instead of Saturday )
Math/ Eng 2/5 May 25th 9-10am
Note class may get a slow start as the teachers assistant will be entering and organizing the names of the students along with thier "nick names" and student numbers. We recived some unexpected news yesterday as many students who can write thier full names just fine, cannot write thier English nick names. This will slow down the process of making name tags quite a bit.
Class will review the simbols for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and how they appear in English.
Class will review the simbols for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and how they appear in English.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Math and Accounting Board game Official Request
One area where most public schools could improve is one of the most basic. Kids need to know a great deal about what it takes to manage money. I dare say next to social skills, its one of the most essencial skills they can master, to ensure they control money instead of the other way around. The website below this paragraph has ordering information and additional items that would benifit the childrens education greatly AND this institutions good reputation. The company selling this product has been around long enough that a Thai language version of the game is probably avalible. If that version is not availible I can still teach the material in English so that students from my classes are ready for future issues surronding money.
http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/about.html
I have also found a web site that will be useful in teaching children about money to be found at ..
http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/minigames/bigchange.htm
Studying how the game above can make finacial education fun and simple for my students... watch this space for my findings on the matter.
Basic Concepts that students must have to control money.
I will focus on the following concepts in English so my students will know why they need to delay certain obvious purchaces and find other deals that will improve their finances over time. Concepts covered will include...
*What is an "asset" and what is a "liability". What those two cash flows look like on a visual peice of paper and later what they look like on an official balance sheet.
*How students can make money work for them instead of working for money.
*Integrating basic +, -, *, division, fractions and percentages, into learning about money.
*more to come watch this space
http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/about.html
I have also found a web site that will be useful in teaching children about money to be found at ..
http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/minigames/bigchange.htm
Studying how the game above can make finacial education fun and simple for my students... watch this space for my findings on the matter.
Basic Concepts that students must have to control money.
I will focus on the following concepts in English so my students will know why they need to delay certain obvious purchaces and find other deals that will improve their finances over time. Concepts covered will include...
*What is an "asset" and what is a "liability". What those two cash flows look like on a visual peice of paper and later what they look like on an official balance sheet.
*How students can make money work for them instead of working for money.
*Integrating basic +, -, *, division, fractions and percentages, into learning about money.
*more to come watch this space
P2 23.5.2011
Lesson Plan overview for the first week of P2
For the first week of class running (approximately from page 1 to page 10) The instructor will stick to material in the book, entitled "Lets Go Student Book" by R. Nakata and collaborators. Once students have some basic classroom vocabulary I will have compeditive activities ready for them. This step was taken simply because the English proficency of the Thai assistant teachers is rudimentary.
For the first week of class running (approximately from page 1 to page 10) The instructor will stick to material in the book, entitled "Lets Go Student Book" by R. Nakata and collaborators. Once students have some basic classroom vocabulary I will have compeditive activities ready for them. This step was taken simply because the English proficency of the Thai assistant teachers is rudimentary.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Project for all classes 23.5.2011
Name Tags for all students will be prepared either by the students or the administration. The Tags will feature the students "Nick name" in print large enough to be seen from accross a class room.
Materials
Name plastic tag holders, paper cards, markers, Thai instructor assistance, string enough for 45 or so cards to be worn as a neclace. OR pins enough for students to pin the cards to their shirts.
Materials
Name plastic tag holders, paper cards, markers, Thai instructor assistance, string enough for 45 or so cards to be worn as a neclace. OR pins enough for students to pin the cards to their shirts.
LP Math P4 23.5.2011
This lesson will be broken up into several parts and be taught over 1-3 days depending on the speed and desire of the students.
Materials needed--- A board, marking pens, Mathematics Connection Textbook By Ashok Manoharan
---Lesson overview---
Students will be given neccessary Knoledge on English place value vocabulary. By singing a song with them going from the lowest place value to the highest place value in shown in the textbook. The instructor will place the words and their numeric values on the board, so the children can be encouraged to sing along. Students will also write down the place values. In this way students with many learning styles can be reached.
---After Lesson Compeditition---
Students will be tested and reviewed on lessons learned by breaking the class up into groups of 8-10 students who will be competing against the other groups. The instructor will write down questions in English and the students will answer by voice and by circling the place value number on the board. The more quiet shy students will often be asked to represent their group to prevent them from trying to blend in too much. At the end of the competition, other groups will be asked to pay respect to the winning group.
Questions to be used for competition.
Typically the instructor will come up with questions on an as needed basis. Any premeditated questions however will appear in the space below.
Materials needed--- A board, marking pens, Mathematics Connection Textbook By Ashok Manoharan
---Lesson overview---
Students will be given neccessary Knoledge on English place value vocabulary. By singing a song with them going from the lowest place value to the highest place value in shown in the textbook. The instructor will place the words and their numeric values on the board, so the children can be encouraged to sing along. Students will also write down the place values. In this way students with many learning styles can be reached.
---After Lesson Compeditition---
Students will be tested and reviewed on lessons learned by breaking the class up into groups of 8-10 students who will be competing against the other groups. The instructor will write down questions in English and the students will answer by voice and by circling the place value number on the board. The more quiet shy students will often be asked to represent their group to prevent them from trying to blend in too much. At the end of the competition, other groups will be asked to pay respect to the winning group.
Questions to be used for competition.
Typically the instructor will come up with questions on an as needed basis. Any premeditated questions however will appear in the space below.
Visiting Sunthorn Wattana 23.5.2011
*Note posts started from this date forward pretain to Sunthorn Wattana primary school
For those visiting my site I will explain the entries as follows.
Reasons for BLOG based lessons.
1-- My computer will remain in good repair if I refrain from transporting it needlessly
2-- The printers are already at the school to be used and the information can be brought up on the school's network.
Fulfilling Integrated English + Math/science Education.
Students will start with instruction in the English needed for a paticular Math or Science lesson FIRST then the class will move on to the lesson itself. This may have the side effect of slowing the lesson progression down. Never the less students will benifit from fully "weaving together" English (the current language of business/science world wide) with those skills that make such enterprises possible.
Thai native speakers readng my BLOG?
Please cut and paste the text of my blog into google translate, found at http://translate.google.co.th/?hl=en&tab=wT#
Always rememer that google's translate function is new techology and will often give odd and inacturate translations to text a user might cut and paste into it. For the best use of my blog you must be able to read English.
For those visiting my site I will explain the entries as follows.
Reasons for BLOG based lessons.
1-- My computer will remain in good repair if I refrain from transporting it needlessly
2-- The printers are already at the school to be used and the information can be brought up on the school's network.
Fulfilling Integrated English + Math/science Education.
Students will start with instruction in the English needed for a paticular Math or Science lesson FIRST then the class will move on to the lesson itself. This may have the side effect of slowing the lesson progression down. Never the less students will benifit from fully "weaving together" English (the current language of business/science world wide) with those skills that make such enterprises possible.
Thai native speakers readng my BLOG?
Please cut and paste the text of my blog into google translate, found at http://translate.google.co.th/?hl=en&tab=wT#
Always rememer that google's translate function is new techology and will often give odd and inacturate translations to text a user might cut and paste into it. For the best use of my blog you must be able to read English.
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