Today, I had the opportunity to teach both Class 2L and Class 1S. For Class 2L, it was my first time teaching them after only observing yesterday. I was quite eager but also slightly nervous, as I wanted to establish a good first impression. I introduced the lesson slowly and tried to gauge their level of understanding. Overall, they were quite responsive and willing to participate, although I noticed that some students tended to rely heavily on their friends for answers. This showed me that while they have potential, they still need more encouragement to think independently and build confidence in using English.
With Class 1S, I continued our focus on past simple and past continuous. I gave them more practice through sentence-building activities and short examples. Some students could already use the tenses correctly in their own sentences, while others still struggled. The same issue with the language barrier came up, but again, their classmates helped to translate and explain. I also tried to move around the classroom more today, giving attention to students who seemed quiet or unsure, which helped me notice who needed extra support.
Teaching two classes in one day gave me a clearer picture of how different groups have different needs. 2L seems to require more motivation and guidance in active participation, while 1S needs continuous scaffolding due to the mixed ability levels and language challenges. I realised the importance of balancing patience with firm guidance, as both classes respond better when I show confidence but also make the learning environment supportive. For the next lessons, I plan to use more interactive activities, such as pair work or short games, to maintain engagement and make grammar less intimidating for them.
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