Lessons with Visiting Professors

Four times this term, professors visited my high school first grade NELP class. This was a really wonderful opportunity for my class, and I wish sincerely I had taken some pictures, or better yet, video. The only reason I didn't take photos or video was that I didn't want to disturb the professors.

I'm not sure if it's okay to say who they were or where they usually teach, so I'll keep their identities confidential, however, the lessons were really outstanding.

The first professor gave two very interesting lectures about culture. Although the lessons were in Japanese, and I therefore sometimes had trouble following what was being discussed, the students told me that they were very happy with the lessons and that the lessons were very informative and interesting. I think this was also a good opportunity to introduce the students to the kinds of lessons they might expect in a university English class.

The second professor was also outstanding and I was really wowed by the lessons. This professor introduced the students to music. We've used music in my classes before, but this professor really captured the students' interest and I know the students enjoyed the lessons a lot. The professor also introduced the students to The Muppet Show, a TV show from America by the creators of Sesame Street, but for a much older audience. This was entertaining for me as well.

The highlight, and the one point I sooooo wish I had caught on tape, was seeing my high school first graders singing 'Hey, Paula' with the visiting professor. It was really great.

I think inviting university professors to give lessons to the high school NELP students is WONDERFUL idea, and I'm very much looking forward to next term's lessons.

Date: 2008⁄07⁄04 13:57｜Permalink｜Author：nelp

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