Class Observations

It has been very interesting and fresh for me to visit American universities. I have found a lot of new things and had great experiences!

We visited Eastern Washington University. I observed a writing class. I joined students and sat in a seat as they do. I was very nervous because it was the first time that I took a class in the U.S. I just observed the class and felt the atmosphere. In the class, some students had grammar presentations. During those, some students who had questions asked them and sometimes they laughed. It was not cheerful but it was a very good atmosphere. I didn't have opportunities to say anything, but I really enjoyed it.

We also have had class observations at Spokane Fall Community College. I observed a Social Psychology class. It was very interesting. The teacher was great and often gave students opportunities to talk. Also, I was surprised because students were very active. In addition to asking questions, when they had something they wanted to say, they raised their hands and talked one after another. It was a lecture, but like a discussion. I thought I should have understood all they talked about! It was difficult for me to understand the content, but it was a very valuable experience.

Class observations are really exciting and I'm lucky to have had such great experiences!