"I would like to congratulate Mrs. Orania Bucur on developing the pupils' competences through cooperation rather than competition. The teacher facilitated not only the process of second-language acquisition, but also the development of social skills, of life skills. Today's children need to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and I have always said that the teachers of English can educate the younger generations on everything from the protection of the environment to politeness, tolerance and positive relationships."
(Mrs. Georgeta Oprea, English Language Inspector)
"We are honored to have such special guests in our school today. As for our teacher of English, Mrs. Orania Bucur, she is a very dedicated and active colleague who has organised a lot of activities in our school since she started teaching here. We are all very pleased to work together."
(Mrs. Loredana Olteanu, Head teacher)
"I appreciated the teacher-pupil relationship and the participants' involvement in all the activities. Being a beginner is not easy, but the pupils really managed to make progress, improve their communication skills in English."
(Mrs. Cristina Hornea)
"The English lesson we have just attended was all about interaction (Teacher-Student interaction, Student-Student interaction) and about practising useful language for communication in a foreign language."
(Mrs. Liliana Mihalcea)
"Firstly, the topic of the English lesson was well-chosen and relevant in today's context, which motivated the learners to participate. Secondly, the teacher adapted the lesson and the teaching materials to match the competence level and age of the learners. Finally, all the students were engaged in the activities, which is another plus."
(Mrs. Cristina Tănăsescu)
"I was impressed by the students who had a very good attitude during the lesson. They improved their communication skills in English in a positive, friendly environment."
(Mrs. Violeta Acostantinesei)
"The pupils have good knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar taking into account the fact that they have been studying English for only a few weeks. They are able to initiate and practise conversations in English expressing likes, dislikes, preferences etc."
(Mrs. Elena Vasile)
"Using the present simple tense to ask and answer questions about free-time activities was a good idea. The pupils were open and responsive to the tasks selected by the teacher, even if some of them were a little too challenging."
(Mrs. Daniela Tătulescu)
"I appreciate the lesson planning and organisation following small steps, a lot of practice for every student and gentle correction, when necessary. The teacher's instructions were clear and additional explanations were provided as well. I loved the idea of inviting the 8th graders to show the younger learners and the other teachers a superior level of linguistic competence."
(Mrs. Maria Pană)
"I would like to emphasise the educational purpose of the lesson which was about identifying similarities and differences and promoting healthier and more useful free-time activities, such as doing sports and reading, instead of watching TV or playing computer games."
(Mrs. Alexandra Popa)
"The teacher combined traditional and modern strategies to facilitate the learning process and the practice of new English vocabulary and structures. They definitely felt strong emotions which prevented some of them from expressing their ideas in a voice that was loud enough to be heard." (Ms. Alina Ciobanu)
"I appreciate the interactive teaching and learning methods which improved both the receptive and productive skills of the participants. Moreover, the teacher carefully prepared and monitored every stage of the lesson, giving positive feedback to the students."
(Mrs. Gabriela Chiriluș)
"Congratulations to the teacher on having a backup plan in case of an emergency. Listening to the 8th grade students instead of the audio recording was a really enjoyable experience."
(Mrs. Adriana Toma)
"The lesson was interesting and some of the activities were captivating. Everybody liked the topic of free-time activities and appreciated the opportunity to talk about it."
(Mrs. Veronica Vânătoru)
"What I liked best was the attitude of both the teacher and the students. The teacher prepared attractive, personalised activities and the pupils showed a lot of enthusiasm and interest in the lesson."
(Mrs. Florina Pelmuș)
"The lesson was a good way of improving the reading and speaking skills of the pupils in a controlled, highly effective manner. Demonstration lessons put a lot of pressure on the teacher and the learners, but stress and negative emotions have to be overcome."
(Mrs. Mihaela Neacșu)
"We all learn valuable lessons while sharing experience and good practices. No teacher is an island, therefore it's vital for teachers to take part in pedagogical meetings, to keep an open mind and an open heart while attending the activities in order to improve their teaching styles and help their students to achieve their educational goals. I would like to congratulate our colleague, Mrs. Orania Bucur and the students, and thank the host school, Cislău Secondary School, for their friendly invitation and generous reception."
(Mrs. Emilia Frînculeasă)
