Reflection of My own word Learning English through Voices

 

A leadership programme in English

Once I was asked to do a language program for the monitors who were newly appointed for that term. Therefore, I prepared a one-hour program for the monitors who were in grade two to build up their leadership qualities.

Following were the objectives that I expected:

v Develop Corporation skills

v Build confidence in expressing themselves

v Improve communication skills

v Foster creativity and participation

v Promote respect and team spirit

 

I started the program by welcoming the students in a new way. They had to decide which greeting type that they’re going to choose to greet the teacher. That helped them to make their own decision. After welcoming, I started a discussion with the students about the meaning of the word “leader”. I gave a meaning to each and every letter.

             L – Loyalty

             E – Empathy

             A – Ambition

             D- Discipline

             E – Encouragement

             A – Adaptability

             R – Respect

 

After that I did some group work with them, and they did it collaboratively. They discussed with each other, listen to peers and agreed with other’s suggestions. Finally within a time period they presented their group work. Each and every one had a turn, and they worked together enthusiastically.

              Then we moved to another session, a guessing game. Students had to select a paper stripe ,read it and act it out what it says.Others had to guess the word.After that we had a singing session, and all the students sang and dance for the music. They enjoyed that activity a lot.

               Leaders practiced activities which were integrated the four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking .This program provided them many opportunities and experiences to be independent and skillful leaders.

 

Written By – Aruni Mutucumarana

14^th batch