First of all it is very important to take into account that before to start the course with thematic modules in the moodle platform, the research teacher had an introductory section, where she explained them about the new tool their children will start to use to help the process of their second language acquisition. According to this experience with parents we can remark that the parents were very motivated given that they share comments related with the new way of teaching, they asked for the password and user name to get in the moodle platform. Moreover, they asked for tips to use the computer with kids and the teacher provided clear instructions step by step to work on every module. Besides, the teacher added that they will find in every model the instructions in Spanish in order to follow the steps in a clearer way. Finally, the parents share with the teacher researcher their commitment to help and guide their kids in the modern learning space.
Related to the work on the module.
It was a rainy day; every student arrived at the classroom and took a sit. The classroom was spacious and comfortable for kids. This was the second time students visited this room told me the teacher. She was enthusiastic to show what they are going to do in this classroom. Students were anxious and expected to know what they are going to do there given that learners observed around and made comments among them. I listened whispered. The teacher started singing a hello song and they participated actively following the teacher. The teacher introduced the topic showing the students the platform in the video beam. She clicked on the first activity and they watched and listened to the song. The video of the song has a lot of colors and animated pictures. The teacher performed the song during the second time she showed it to the students. Every learner listened carefully and observed the pictures watching the song's video. Then, the teacher invited the girls to perform the song in front of the boys. Girls followed the movements of the song happy because they laughed and express amusement singing and acting the song. Then, the teacher invited to the boys and boys performed the song happily, too. Students raised their hands asking for another performance and they were happy.
It was a rainy day; every student arrived at the classroom and took a sit. The classroom was spacious and comfortable for kids. This was the second time students visited this room told me the teacher. She was enthusiastic to show what they are going to do in this classroom. Students were anxious and expected to know what they are going to do there given that learners observed around and made comments among them. I listened whispered. The teacher started singing a hello song and they participated actively following the teacher. The teacher introduced the topic showing the students the platform in the video beam. She clicked on the first activity and they watched and listened to the song. The video of the song has a lot of colors and animated pictures. The teacher performed the song during the second time she showed it to the students. Every learner listened carefully and observed the pictures watching the song's video. Then, the teacher invited the girls to perform the song in front of the boys. Girls followed the movements of the song happy because they laughed and express amusement singing and acting the song. Then, the teacher invited to the boys and boys performed the song happily, too. Students raised their hands asking for another performance and they were happy.
The teacher continued with the next activity. The teacher opened a video and asked to their students to watch the video about actions. While they were seeing the video some of the students repeated the sentences from the video. “I think that they were translating the sentences” because they repeat the sentences in Spanish. I saw every student attended happy watching the video. The teacher repeats the action during the second time she passed the video and she asked to the students to repeat the actions and to perform them. Students raised their hands because they want to pass. I listened many times the expression “yo quiero.., yo quiero pasar”. I observed the students walking, jumping etc…. the teacher showed some flashcards without color and asks them about the action every flashcard has. Most of the students answered in Spanish. There were two students that answered in English. The teacher give the opportunity in groups of three to choose the favorite flashcard. They choose one and started to color it. Students were concentrated coloring and using different colors. When the teacher asked them to stop coloring, they did not want to stop, they said that they wanted to continue coloring, so the teacher explain them that they will finish in other opportunity. I see every student left the classroom and the class was over.
What could the ABC means
Students motivation
Students’ positive attitude towards foreign language
Students interest towards technology
Our tutors told us that they will observe a class to know how we are including our Action Research Project in our classroom daily activities. So, we planned the date for the observation. It was for October the first, 2009 but for events at school we canceled the date and we postpone the date for October the 15th at 7:30th. This day was terrible because at the morning was raining so our tutors called us that they could not arrive because of the traffic jam and the rain they could not took a taxi. So, they suggested us to record the class.
Finally, we gave to one of our tutors the video about the class.
References
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Running woman. [google on online images]. Retrieved on November 1st, 2009 from https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNEfguYFLa5lEr8LY4LGl-cMJQLNWPdyIoBAJ7tQUP-qPSoyrySyZ0RFe0fb07HKIoqIySAifrZUqgSTe-x1WU6cXLNpWba4w_Fwkj1epY2uJPlMKi4mjHQFnhGoH6FercR8SkSczTHE/s1600-h/eyethink_runningwoma%5B1%5D.gif
Running woman. [google on online images]. Retrieved on November 1st, 2009 from https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNEfguYFLa5lEr8LY4LGl-cMJQLNWPdyIoBAJ7tQUP-qPSoyrySyZ0RFe0fb07HKIoqIySAifrZUqgSTe-x1WU6cXLNpWba4w_Fwkj1epY2uJPlMKi4mjHQFnhGoH6FercR8SkSczTHE/s1600-h/eyethink_runningwoma%5B1%5D.gif
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