Providing Feedback

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqh1MRWZjms
I came across this video some days ago and I loved it!
An important part of our job is providing  feedback to our students. Sometimes, when reading our students' production, we begin to correct, highlight, use question marks for the parts we don't get and  we tend to write comments too. The impression that the students get from their papers is not a very inspiring one! and this can lead to frustration and a high affective filter.
is that desirable? definitely, No!!!
As you can see in the video, giving precise instructions is a way to encourage our students to improve (there is always something to be improved). We can just use their productions and work in class to polish them. We may
guide them by saying for example:
- Let´s work on tense agreement!
- Now, I want you to work on punctuation marks!
- What about vocabulary? which words can be modified to give your writing a better presentation?
- etc.
I now it takes time, but I think it will pay off!
The next time they write, It will help them to have a checklist at hand to do this process on their own until it becomes automatic.

hope you like it! feel free to share with me :)
A.M

Happy Teacher's Day

Today we celebrate being a teacher! Congratulations to all of you for the magnificient work you carry out DAILY. 

Sometimes we think that our Job is understimated... But the good thing about being a teacher is that where you are, you can make a better World. 

Teaching the students that we have (not the ones we used to have or the ones that we would like to have).

I hope you are enjoying your day! Remember that to build a good rapport is essential for learning to take place. Sometimes a smile, a positive comment or just your ears can be what your students need to feel better! 

 It is said that the influence of a good teacher can never be erased... So, don't give up! We need teachers like you in this province, in this country and in this World.