OUR STUDENTS REVIEW AND REFLECT
Spring is a time to review and reflect. What do you think about when you review and reflect on the past several weeks of class? Several students submitted responses to what they reflected on.
Donna Stolarczyk’s ABE Class
“Passed 3 of the 4 GED tests!” (Anonymous)
“Reading fluency has improved but reading comprehension is still a struggle. Better understanding of vocabulary by using context clues. Knowing that you can use a dictionary and then use the words in everyday life.” (Zakina)
“Four kids and I’m tired.” (Maribel)
“Would rather have in-person classes because it is easier to learn.” (Wendy)
“Google Slides are helpful, especially when our teacher sends them to us.” (Maribel, Jeanette)
“Like that we get the worksheets ahead of class so we can look them over and print them.” (Anonymous)
“Technology and internet connection is not always reliable.” (Anonymous)
“Learning reading comprehension strategies like ‘Main Idea and Author’s Purpose’ has helped me at work because I have to write at work. My sentences are getting better and making sense.” (Maribel)
“Staying healthy is a challenge.” (Anonymous)
“Working 8 or 10 or 12 hours a day.” (Jeanette)
Monica Kay’s ESL Class
Dany Gonzalez, Edvin Escalante, Albina Escalante, and two other students mentioned that they are finding it easier to listen, spell, read, write and pronounce words in English.
Janeva Becker’s ESL Class
In one of her classes, Gloria, Alma, Wilver, Blanca and Darin said that they feel their vocabulary is getting bigger. Also, they mentioned they can help their children. Their pronunciation is better, and they are finding it easier to use English at work.
In another class, Martin, Benigna, Eduvin, Maria Isabel, Cristian, Angelica and Luis discussed the challenges they are facing, such as having good Wi-Fi connections, the distractions at home, and the virtual versus the face-to-face class. They also mentioned they feel they are more fluent; they can work with others in similar situations, and they feel their pronunciation and conversation skills are improving.
Kayla Weber’s ESL Class
Her online class said learning is easier because it is at home, and one challenge the students have is that the class is too easy for some students and too challenging for others.
The students in her face-to-face class, Yesica and Sayda, said that classes are proactive, and the teacher uses excellent strategies. However, it is sometimes difficult to be on time and to attend all the classes.
John Helpler’s ESL Class
Adriana Ruiz Cabrero said that now it is easier to watch a movie with English subtitles, keep a longer conversation and feel more confident about her pronunciation. Talking and writing with the correct words and grammar is still a challenge. And Mindy Chan mentioned that her homework has become easier than before. However, reading is still a challenge for her.