First class observations

As if my lack of time weren't enough....now I have to suffer the "lack" of internet connection too!!
Yeah, I've been at least more than a week by now without internet, so that's one of the main reasons why I haven't commented again on this blog.
However, I thought it convenient to, at least, write a couple of lines about how my practicum is going.
I must admit that this blog is quite behind regarding to what I'm doing right now, since tomorrow I start implementing my lesson unit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But, since I have to follow an order, this entry is meant to discuss a little bit about my first days observing 1st of ESO.
The group my mate and I were meant to observe was 1st of ESO C. However, we also thought it convenient to, at least, observe one class of the A and B groups in order to compare them.
Our first day in class was really...mhh...quite impresive.
When we arrived to the class, almost none of the students was sat. They were running and shouting and even a couple of them were throwing their pencil cases at each other.
Given that situation, the teacher's reaction was pretty obvious. She had no alternative but to shout. And of course, they were told off in Spanish. After quite a long time dealing with them, and once they were all sat properly, she introduced us to the class, who already knew who we were. They were all very excited and since we spoke English all the time they even thought we were from England!!
Though the teacher had been very clear at the beginning of the class, most of the students didn't stop speaking throughout the whole lesson. She had it difficult to speak in English since she had to tell them off constantly. Despite that, they seem to work properly and she told us that they are the group who scores best grades.
In spite of their behaviour, I leave the class very happy and pleased.
The other two groups are nothing compared with C. Though they speak- cmon! they are kids, we should understand that-, they behave incredibly well and listen to the teacher all the time. In these groups the teacher has it easier to talk in English and students seem far motivated. Almost all of them pay attention. They participate much more and try to speak in English. The teacher can go further on the lesson with them.
These groups also welcomed us very cheerfully. They seemed very pleased of having us there and since they also thought we were English, the tried all the time to speak with us in English. It was awesome to see how they know more than they think. They have got plenty of skills. These just need to be triggered and they must be thought how to use them.
To sum up.... ^^ though -and obviously I expected that- they were not at all in silence, most of them -except group C- seem to be very motivated and interested in learning more.
I was really happy and felt really encouraged to work with them.
I really love to see them smiling and I feel very pleased to see how their inquisitive and curious faces look at me and my mate looking for answers and tips ^^ .
It has been a great beginning indeed....