STATEMENT OF INTENT

This Practicum is a great chance to approach to the work of an English teacher and see one of the many ways of teaching a foreign language to children. It is not an easy task, as you have to consider their needs and motivations to take the maximum profit of the lesson. And I am aware of it but, unfortunately, I have only seen a few English lessons during previous Practicums and there is a lot to learn and discover.

Therefore, as I will have a continuous contact with the English class, in these weeks I hope to learn as much as possible from the teacher, the children, the lessons and the school itself; I will see many different interactions and I would like to take something from all of them. Besides, I will have contact with a specific methodology of teaching, so it is an opportunity to see how it works as well as how it can be applied to help children on their learning.

In order to take profit of this stay, I will do a task of observation, but also of interaction and participation. Thus, I will ask my doubts and offer my collaboration in whatever is needed. As I will be part of the class, I want to help, try, and learn from everything I have the chance to do. However, I would like to bring not only my disposition, but also transmit my motivation towards the language learning and teaching.

During these weeks I would like to learn as much as possible from the English educative environment to extend my knowledge of the teaching. That is why I am willing to observe, participate and make an effort in order to finish the Practicum with a very positive sensation.