Banking Lesson 1 Introduction to Banking Nov 10, 20
I never like it when things don’t go as planned, because I’m usually the type of person that over plans. However, I must learn to adjust and adapt. Today’s lesson (the first on banking) was designed to introduce basic vocabulary to the students in powerpoint presentation and then have them use it in a gap fill exercise and also in discussion. The last portion of the class (offline) was to have them answer a question which would have them use some of the vocabulary they learned to apply it.
After technical difficulties with Zoom, the class started well with a review of their Remembrance Day writings and some error correction points. I was very impressed with their writing assignment and how thoughtful some of them were. The next discussion about banking in their own countries and how they use the bank was a sort of mini needs assessment, but I did not realize how far off my estimations were. About half of the class was not involved in their family banking, and therefore were not generally familiar with most of the vocabulary it seemed. I thought at least half of the words would be familiar with many of them since many have been in Canada for several years. This emphasizes the requirement for a needs assessment.
The presentation of material started out well, but about halfway through I realized it was taking too long. Even though this was just basic vocabulary, I should have divided it up into two parts, possibly for two lessons. The teacher offered a good suggestion. She puts a discussion halfway through if the slides go on too long. The course instructor suggested that I have the students divide the vocabulary into familiar and unfamiliar words through the slides, so they are actively participating in the class with focused listening. And then go through which are familiar or not after the slides. Great suggestions!
The gap-fill exercise was more difficult for them than I thought it would be, so we ended up doing it mostly as a group activity. I had seen the teacher read other gap fills in class, so decided to do that, but the instructor suggested that having students read it was much better, so they are actively engaged again.
I also realized that sharing a screen on Zoom makes accessing the pictures of the students very difficult. I could only see a few of the students at once, so it was very difficult to see if anyone had their had up. I will have to look at the technology again to see if an additional monitor will help. The instructor stressed that it’s very important to ensure that all students have equal contact time, so it will be necessary for me to solve this problem. I will have to make a much greater effort to ask questions of specific students.
Because the powerpoint went too long, I didn’t do the small group discussions in breakout rooms. The instructor suggested that these often do not work well because if they are not monitored the students are not speaking much. I have found that they often speak their L1. So I will consider this in the future.
I also must be more specific in my questions and demands of the students in assigning homework. I think I’m trying to be too nice. The teacher says she usually asks for more sentences from this, so I will have to consider this for future writing.
Although it seems now like a failure, we must learn from out errors. A good lesson for me. And I hope I will make it a better lesson for the students next time.
Lesson Plan 1: Banking Introduction | ||||
Date and Time: November 10, 2020 Class and Level: CLB 4/5 | ||||
Resources: Powerpoint on Banking vocabulary, Gap fill worksheet, Kahoot quiz Technology: Computer, Zoom, Kahoot Unit: Banking Lesson: Introduction to Banking Vocabulary Learning Outcome: Students will understand different aspects of Canadian banking and their own bank usage. Learning Objectives: 1) Be able to correctly use banking vocabulary in speaking and writing 2) Understand some aspects of banking in Canada. 3) Know some of the basic services of banks and credit unions. | ||||
Lesson Stage / Activity | Skill | Special Instructions | Timing | Teacher Reflections |
Warm-up / Review | Listening Speaking | Remembrance Day review. Review correction on writing. | 5 min | Showed student eg which was good. |
Introduction Where do you put your money? | Speaking | Large group: Talk about where people put their money. What are banks like in your home country? Are they safe/secure? Do people use many banks or one? Do you trust the bank? | 5-10 min | I learned that some students know very little about banking and don’t do banking. Must call on individual students to get all to participate. |
Presentation Slide show on general banking and vocabulary words. | Listening and speaking | Banking PPT part 1: Put vocabulary words in chat box from ppt. Student should write vocabulary words on paper from chat box. Review vocabulary words at the end of the ppt. | 20 min | Too many slides. Probably should reduce by about half or break up into parts with discussion (Sheila). Students had good questions. |
Focused Practice:(shared screen): Gap fill paragraph together with vocabulary words. Do in class. Appendix A. | Reading and writing | Gap fill exercise (Appendix A) uses a list of vocabular words to fill in the paragraph. Students will fill in on their own by writing the word beside a correct number on paper and then discuss in large group | 20 min (10 min to do 10 min to review) | Students needed more time and found difficult. Better to have students read the paragraph. Sharing screen means hard to see students. Students could not see the bottom words. |
Semi-focused practice: Small group discussion using vocabulary (in chat box): | Speaking | Small groups (4-5) discuss: 1) How did you choose a financial institution (bank or credit union)? 2) What services do you use and how often? 3) Do you use online banking? Why or why not? Large group: Review some answers. | 20 min: (10 small group 10 large group) | Did not use this because short of time. Just asked questions in large group. |
Game Activity: Kahoot (online) Have set up prior to class | Reading | Play Kahoot quiz on banking vocabulary: https://kahoot.it/challenge/03734552?challenge-id=4e8d4030-8314-4ef2-8ec4-28472c191ae8_1604419267574 | 20 min | Will use for review next lesson. |
Free Practice / Application: Writing exercise (in last 30 min of class) | Writing | Write 4-5 lines: For you, what are the most important services when choosing a financial institution? Why? (I will send an email. Reply to the email.) Remember: Use the vocabulary list that you wrote down. Check punctuation, spelling, subject/verbs. Due by 3 PM today. | 30 min asynchronous | |
Filler Activity: | Possibly Kahoot | |||
Closure: Any questions? | Try to watch something about RD on the news. | |||
Appendix A:
Banking Reading: Maryam Picks a Financial Institution
Use the vocabulary words to write the answer beside the number on paper.
Maryam is a newcomer to Canada. She is trying to choose a financial institution for her money, but she is very confused. In Canada there are 1)_________ and 2)________ ________ that offer many services for your money. She talks to her Canadian friend Emily to ask what she thinks she should choose. Emily tells her it depends on how she uses the bank, because people use it differently. Emily asks her how many 3)___________ she would have in a month. She asks if she would want a savings or a 4)_____________ account, or both. Does she just need 5)_______________banking? How often does she use an ATM to get cash? Will she need a 6)_____________to buy a house? Will she need a car 7)______________?
Maryam knows she will want to send money to her family back home, so she says she must ask about the 8)_________ for that as well. She also would like a 9)__________ _________ _________to store some of her important papers and jewelry. She will have to ask about a 10)_____________card because she wants to establish her credit score in Canada. Emily also explains that a credit union has a 11) ______________ fee, but the banks are 12) ______ _______. Mary says that she will have to look online to compare accounts of some of the banks and credit unions for their 13) _______________ rates. Emily remembers that her bank has special accounts for newcomers, that have lower fees and special services. Let’s start there.
service fee chequing
mortgage loan
credit membership
transactions safety deposit box
credit unions online (mobile)
for-profit banks
interest
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