CLASS EXPERIENCE



We went to Copenhagen again but this time not for shopping but for class experience. l was so excited and happy as l would make my first class observation. l was so curious.Because in Turkey we also have english classes that begin from 4 grade. However, we can not communicate except learning linguistic form. So l am interested in how well they speak. l can say that l had so many questions to answer. When we got off train , Peter had already had being waited for us in train station. He took us to school in which we would make our school observation. Students were all in civilian dresses as it wasnt obligatory for them to wear uniforms. They can wear what they want even hat. lt was apparent that most of them had already formed their clothing style. They seemed so mature to me not like children. Ohh l immediately remembered the students in Turkey. They have to wear uniform until university and even everybody has to make same kind  of hair in some schools:(( Then we met the teacher whose lessons we will participate in. She was so kind and sincere to us. Although we had so many questions in our mind , she answered all of them without boredom.Firstly we entered an 8-grade class consisting of nearly 25 students. There were also students who were from different nations.But all of them knew danish.Teacher  started lesson firstly by asking questions related to subject. l think it was probably to attract their attention to lesson. Students answered the questions. She also didint forget to give feedback such as well done, yes, that is right. Students were sitting in groups. . ln most groups strong(hardworking) and weak students were sitting together. That can seem small but effective.So weak students can also learn from the another. While students are writing , as far as l observed, they cant spell truely and they have some grammer problems as well( especially problems with verb agreement). However, pronunciation of them are almost perfect.Then she made an exercise. She wanted them to introduce an animal but not to say its name.while giving this exercise to students , she strolled among them to see what they are doing and to determine whether they have problems. l realized while teacher was strolling , a student said this activity was diffucult for her . Teacher gave different exercise which was more suitable for her. Also from this l got the point that l will also have students whose levels are too less than the rest of the class. So lt made me think about those students.By this class experience l also started to think what l could do for them. After writing about animals, one by one they introduced their animals to class and rest of them tried to guess. Then they stood up in pair they introduced and another one guessed their animals. lt was a excellent exercise for four natural skills ,reading , writing, speaking and listening(all of four skills just in one exercise:: perfect) lt was well rounded one. l can say that their sense of humor is really excellent. l laughed so much in the end of the all poems.` Meaning is more dominant than the form` is clearly seen.Meaning is crucial and teacher is successful to be able to transmit meaning in exercise. She even teaches grammar with context.But in Turkey our teachers dont combine grammar with the context.lt is absolutely different point.She gave an exercise in which there were some gaps to which students will fill grammar items according to context. lt can reguire plural , singular, past, simple. lt is challangable and more permanent for students.

E.g : \but he wasnt ( var det ikke) any more.
We learn grammar by memorizing but they learn in meaningful way. So every year again and again we have to repeat grammar. She also gives extra tasks for the ones who finish their duties in order to make an quiet atmosphere in class. There were more activities that she did similar to those ones above. l hope l can apply them in Turkey. l really liked danish education system. MORE PRACTICE THAN THEORY:)))