8 Deireadh Fómhair 2018

Class: 1Ealín – 4.1

Time: 10:20 – 11:40 (double period)

Date: 08/10/18

School: Coláiste Choilm (Ghaelcoláiste)

Mentor: Emilie Doyle

The class was introduced to cross contour line. I explained that by doing cross contour line drawings it would help them better understand the form of their primary object. I had intended to open the lesson by showing them a PowerPoint presentation and video but I had thought the projector wasn’t working. Later realising that it merely needed to be plugged in, I then showed them the PowerPoint and video tutorial in the second class. From this experience I realised that sometimes the most simple thing can be the answer, as well as checking the plugs before moving on. The pupils didn’t notice so I kept my composure and continued on. The class is still quite quiet. I am gradually taking more of the lead in the class. I think I will introduced group work within the class. This will get them to bond as well as hopefully giving them confidence in speaking in the class and answering questions. It isn’t that they don’t answer but it seems to be the same group of pupils always answering my questions. It might be less daunting for them to answer questions.

Foclóir – Dictionary

Imlíne - Contour

Imlíne Trasnú – Cross Contour

Foinse Príomha – Primary Source

Dearcadh - Perseptive

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