TEACHING METHODS

During my internship at VRU, I had the opportunity to observe two teachers with distinct approaches to teaching, both effectively providing quality education to Thai students. The first teacher, a Grade 10 English instructor, began her classes by giving clear instructions for assignments and sharing important announcements. She primarily utilized direct instruction for teaching English topics like grammar and tenses, which are often intricate and require a solid understanding of grammar rules. However, she also engaged students by tapping into their prior knowledge, relating it to the current topic. Her use of humor fostered a positive classroom atmosphere, and she frequently checked for student comprehension. Following her facilitation, she encouraged students to complete activities from their workbooks or prepared worksheets, reinforcing the lesson. 

In contrast, the second teacher, a Grade 8 English educator, infused creativity into her classes. She initiated one session with an exciting activity called 'Adjective Bingo,' distributing bingo cards with various adjectives and using the Wheel of Names to select words for students to mark on their cards. This interactive approach captured the students' enthusiasm and active participation. Subsequently, she introduced vocabulary words and incorporated workbook activities, which I found to be an effective strategy for introducing new English words and reinforcing language rules. Additionally, the teacher enhanced her lessons by showing movie trailer examples, categorizing various film genres (horror, fantasy, drama), and facilitating pair activities in workbooks. These engaging activities contributed to a more dynamic learning experience and improved student retention of the subject matter.