Teaching Experience in Danish Schools..

Approximately two weeks ago, I had experienced the teaching practice for the first time. We went to the school where was at Lundby for teaching practice just for two days. It was really short time to experience, but everything was okay and nice for us. Within two days, we attended and observed 5 classes. One of them was fifth grade. Actually we spend our much time with them. The children were great, I think. They behaved freely and say what they want. There is no limitation for them. They freely express themselves and produce new ideas. The lesson was not boring for us. The teacher made different activity for the students. The class environment was colourful remarkable. You can see most posters around the class. One of thing which I observed was the teacher said something and explained in English and then she wanted students to say these things in Danish. And most students were volunteer for spontaneous translation. It is not hard work for them, and they are just around eight and nine years old. It was amazing for me when I think about my country and the children at the same ages. Actually, it is not possible for Turkish students to speak fluently in English and to understand and translate the English explanation. Also, I was wondering about it, so when I had a chance to speak with students I asked “How do you speak both English and Danish fluently? I know Danish is your mother tongue, but what about English?” They said “we begin to learn English at our early ages, and also we interact with the environment and most people speak English.”It was real and the reason for some other country not speaking English so fluently. I like the way that students work cooperatively. We converse with them. We asked some questions about their schools and lives, and also they prepare questions about our country and education system. They asked and learned what they wonder. I love these pupils. They are really clever. Another class is a bit younger. They are fourth grade, and they begin to learn English this year. They are so cute. When we entered in the class, they tried to be introduced yourselves in English with the help of their teacher, and also we did so.  The class was enjoyable. It was based on craft activity. In this craft activity, students would make their books by themselves, namely they would produce a book. The teacher firstly showed what they are wanted to do. Students just watch and listen to the teacher. All students had a needle and thread. They folded a few papers together and then they started to sew the papers to come them together. Both the teacher and we helped them to do so. Then they drew nice pictures, namely they decorated their book cover. J They also produced and wrote their own stories in their book.  The lesson was nice and we had a great time with children. As I said before, our teaching practice was short, but we enjoyed. It was a nice memory for me.