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August 29, 2016- Mr. Fleming- Grammar3- 9:00-9:50


Mr. Fleming's class did not disappoint.  It was cool to see and hear Professor Kim's TELF instruction in action.


Mr. Fleming began the class with a pair/share activity to review the previous lesson. Throughout the lesson there were several opportunities for the students to interact with their peers and him. Mr. Fleming used handouts, referred to the text book, drew visuals to teach the lesson and communicated the lesson in simple sentences. The students readily participated when called upon. It was obvious that the students were serious about their English studies. While circulating around the room, he monitored the students' responses, he provided encouraging feedback regularly and he allowed the class extended time to complete the task, if needed. It was also evident that the teaching methods used, coupled with positive feedback, was effective and empowering.  To my delight, a couple of students were comfortable enough to ask questions and/or volunteer to answer questions, even though their English wasn't fluent. It was even exciting to hear Mr. Fleming say with enthusiasm that he found a "beautiful mistake."  Image that, being excited to hear someone say they found a mistake in your work. It wasn't a feeling of dread but a moment to learn how not to repeat that mistake again.  Oh, one funny moment occurred. Mr. Fleming was trying to familiarize the class with that nasty Florida bug, the roach.  As he was drawing the bug on the board, the class recognized the yucky bug and sounds of disgust followed.  The drawing associated with word brought their background knowledge of the little critter to the forefront of their minds. Way to go, Mr. Fleming.