Online Class Notes (Jesse)

In my drawing class I’m used to take some method to teach students effectively. At the beginning of the class I’ll show them something to arouse their interest and try to bring them some sense stimulation .Such as by using a piece of music,a riddle/puzzle ,a short piece of animation or cartoon,or even some smell and something that has special texture ,which also help me introducing the topic.Then we’ll have an about 3 minutes discussion to get every students involved in. After the lead-in(?), I’ll lead them to observe and analyse the object that we about to depict ,and show them as many possibilities and imagination as possible to open their mind.These are what I do before we start a painting and I consider that it is the most important part in a class.
Besides,make sure the environment won’t distract the children , stimulate their interest and keep encouraging them are the priority things in any class.On top of these,don’t forget often question students rather than tell them answers directly.

In my drawing class I’m used to using some methods to teach students effectively. At the beginning of the class I’ll show them something to arouse / pique their interest / make them interested / get them interested and try to bring them some sensory stimulation / to stimulate their senses. Such as by using a piece of music, a riddle/puzzle ,a short piece of animation or cartoon, or even some smell and something that has special texture, which also helps me introduce the topic. Then we’ll have a discussion for about 3 mins to get every student involved / involved in it. After the lead-in / warm-up, I’ll lead them to observe and analyse the object that we about to depict (express) / draw / paint, and show them as many possibilities and ideas as possible to open their minds. These are what I do before we start a painting and I consider that it is the most important part in / for / of a class.
(Always try to) Make sure the environment won’t distract the children, stimulate their interest and keep encouraging them because they are the priority things / priorities in / of any class. On top of these, don’t forget to often question students rather than tell them answers directly.

Vocabulary

use some paint to reply on the paper – apply it to the paper

I’m a bit foggy / My mind is cloudy 

we have a common structure / general structure / the steps we follow are similar

Do your homework because it is really important / Do your homework that I gave you

down jacket / coat

Grammar

I’m not a morning person too – either

neither
either
I don’t do it / I don’t do it either
I don’t do it / Neither do I / I don’t either / Nor do I
I don’t want it / Neither do I / I don’t either / Nor do I
I am not here / Neither am I / I’m not either / Nor am I

after off work – after I am off work / after I finish work

I’m used to sth / doing – habit
eg. I’m used to life in China
eg2. I’m using to living in China

I used to do sth – in the past
eg. I used to live in China but now I don’t.

what are the ages of the kids you teach?

the best age for start drawing – to start drawing

the student will learning – the student will learn 

they will learn more faster – they will learn faster 

help you do sth
eg. I want to help you do it
eg2. I can help you with your homework