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I just watched Wendy's video to go with this module and I am amazed at how well she explains underlying theory and research to support this methodology. I have been using AIM for 7 years and it is so interesting to listen to her explain and to connect with everything she is explaining because I have been experiencing it for so long. It is very enlightening to say, "I know exactly what she is talking about. I see that in my class and in my students. " Everything she explains, about gestures and pared-down language, drama and movement, inductive grammar, non-verbal communication, ten minute blocks of time, French only rule, focus on verbs, word association, scaffolding, sandwiching and active learning is so true.
The entire time I was listening to the video, I was reflecting on how real and true it all is. I am so glad to be taking this online AIM Professional development because when we get busy, it is easy to forget about certain things and the professional development in this online teacher training keeps ideas fresh in your mind. For example, last week I did word association with my grade 1 Immersion students, just like how Richard does it in the video clip, with the word "faire" and I was amazed at just how much they knew! And they were upset when I said that this activity was done and we had to move on. They kept saying, "Mme! J'ai une autre phrase...J'ai une autre mot!"
Also, I love the way that Wendy explained everything associated with the module, and then there were video clips of examples to support what she is talking about. I am a very visual person. It is one thing to read about something or have someone to explain it to you, and it is an entirely different experience to see it in action. I love the way these modules are set up. I am excited to do all the modules!
Name:Pauline Galea
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