Episode 2 "Come Let's Talk"

Observation Report

During class discussions, the teacher always corrects the errors of the students. She also gave some exercises to the students to enrich their knowledge on the topic they've discussed.  

Situation

The teacher discusses about the topic speed and velocity. She started her class by checking the attendance of the students and having some review of their past lesson. As they go along the discussion the teacher asked on what's the difference between speed and velocity. She called some students to answer the question but they were not able to answer it. Instead of being disappointed the teacher  tells the right answer to her students. The teacher show her students on how to solve the problem step by step. The teacher then gave the students a sample problems for the students to solve then let their students answered it on the board. 

Personal Reflection on the Situation

Based on the situation we can infer that the teacher really wants her students to learn. She was their to guide her students in every possible way so that they can learn from her.

Analysis

1. How important are dialogue and substantive conversation in the classroom in terms of students’ learning?

Dialogue and substantive conversation in the classroom is very important since it is the way the teacher will know how to addressed the students needs. It is also the way the students need to express their self like clarifying and asking some questions to their teachers regarding the topic. In a dialogue, the teacher should always makes her discussion fun and exciting in that way, the students will be interested not only about the topic but also in making conversation about the topic with the teacher and their classmates.

Dialogue can make the discussion more interactive but the teacher will make sure to control the allotted time for the discussion. Conversation in the classroom will also make the bond of the teacher and students stronger.

2.What learning benefits could teachers and students draw from intentional classroom dialogue?

The dialogue will greatly benefits both teacher and students especially in their interpersonal and communication skills. It will develop their thought process and their confidence in conversing to other people. It will also improves their listening skills and their attention especially during discussions. 

Reflection

Dialogue is very important in a classroom because it can benefit both teachers and students. It is also very important in curriculum design because teachers are one of the curriculum makers, in this they can freely express their ideas to each other on how to improve the curriculum.