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I enjoyed watching a 'good' Straight Arrow ESA lesson. I was able to see how the meaning and construction of modal auxiliary verbs (can/can't) can be put into real-life practice. I am very pleased the same teacher was used in the two demonstration videos, highlighting the huge contrast between a good teacher and well planned/prepared lesson with that of a disastrous lesson led by a discouraging, disorganised educator. Video 1 was extremely painful to watch. I myself could not wait for it to end, not to mention the students involved in the process. It was great to see a good role model in video 2. Mark was cheerful and created a very fun and relaxed atmosphere. He constantly gave praise and encouragement and explained student errors in an unthreatening manner. These are attributes that I see everyday in my own teaching practice. I did, however, enjoy seeing how (what I believe to be an upper beginner/elementary class) can learn English and how each stage of the ESA lesson linked smoothly together. The constant use of visuals, mime and repetition was also fantastic. Carrying out the unit tasks and adapting Mark's lesson further was of great interest to me. For example, in my suggestion, I would involve the students even more by getting them to mime animals for the Engage section. When giving feedback after the Activate exercise, I would display the students 'Crazy Animals' on the board, whilst getting them to come up front and talk about their new creations.
