Monet CO #3

Class Observation #3

I observed Olivia James' speaking class for the 3B group. The class was preparing to work on presentations. Each student has a partner that they will get to know. They are gathering information to create a powerpoint to share with the class. The day I observed the class, they were deciding which topics they wanted to discuss with their partners. The instructor took time to move around the classroom and see how each group was coming along, answering any questions the students may have had. Ms. James was very personable and open with the students. She encouraged conversation and laughed a lot with the class. They will be working on this project the rest of the week. I think it would be fun to go back to see the presentations.

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