developing and strengthening interpersonal bonds in the new classrooms through language tasks...
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ih San IsidroTeacher Development Programme
Developing and Strengthening Interpersonal Bonds in the New Classrooms through Language Tasks
Silvana Giménez Amadeo
Let´s SHARE
S- SELF AWARENESS
S- SELF AWARENESSH- HELPING TO HEAL
S- SELF AWARENESSH- HELPING TO HEALA- ALL / GROUP IDENTITY
S- SELF AWARENESSH- HELPING TO HEALA- ALL / GROUP IDENTITYR- REAL COMMUNICATION
S- SELF AWARENESSH- HELPING TO HEALA- ALL / GROUP IDENTITYR- REAL COMMUNICATIONE- ENGAGE EMOTIONALLY
How can we achieve this?
Three adjectives that describe me
First Lessons: Guess Who?
Guess who?--------------
5 WORDS THAT DEFINE
YOU
MOTHERTEACHER FRIENDLYHUMOUR JANE AUSTEN
5 words that define you
Mixer: summer 2011
Interview other students in order to complete the slots for names. When you've finished...it's BINGO! Find Someone Who ... Went to the beach ____________________
Read 3 books ___________________
Travelled abroad _________________
Slept outdoors ___________________
Prepared some food ____________________
Went to a party _________________
Did an exciting sport ____________________
Ate a new food __________________
Lost something ____________________
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE, STUDENTS WILL: Speak in English at all times Bring materials Do homework punctually Ask if they have any doubts
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE, THE TEACHER WILL Negotiate deadlines and test dates Correct homework promptly
SIGNATURES: …..
Class Contract
Let’s try it out…
THE NAME GAME
Sweet Talk
Say something nice about someone else!
I like that Pablo is ….
I admire Cami because….
I enjoy it when Tommy….
Creating group feeling
Coat of Arms idea adapted from MARIA TERESA MANTEO – SHARE 2010
SONG: Who I am - Nick Jonas
Who I am: PERSONALISATION
I can overcome my fears I can buy for the hungry I can help stop pollution I can give to the poor I can be what I want I can use my head I can give advice I can receive I can behave I can listen I can think I can teach I can know I can give I can feel I can see I can.
By Kendra Batch, age 12. From Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul
Poem: I CAN
Opinions MixerI completely agree
I partially agree
I disagree
STAND UP IN A LINE according to Birthday Alphabetical order Distance to school
My fave part of day is…I wish my parents…I think I’´’m good at..I’ ‘d like to be better at…
Writing storms
Guess whose
Presentation: who when why important
My favourite object
Video: Cherubism
See worksheet in your handout
Video: Cherubism
Summary skills
Reading/ Listening: summarise main idea
most interesting fact
advice/ideas you agree /
disagree with
Highlight: 2-3 ideas you identify with/relate to
OVER TO YOU: personalise!
FCE Transformation practice
1. Jackie started dating Al a few years ago. FOR Jackie ____________________________ a few years. 2. “What a shame I didn’t invite Amy out,” thought the (consenting adult)
student. WISHED The student ________________________________ Amy out. 3. Emma won’t tolerate any Spanish in class. PUT Emma won’t _________________________ any Spanish in class. 4. “I’m sorry I went out so late last night,” thought Robin. REGRETTED Robin _______________________________ so late last night.
5. Rafa can’t watch lessons more often because she has no more time. IF Rafa would watch lessons more often __________________________ time.
Personalise …Grammar Exercises
Cards
FINAL ADVICE
STOP the class if a personal problem/ conflict arises and address it if you can
DO NOT correct language when people are expressing something too personal –even allow Spanish
SHARING personal stuff is OPTIONAL for students!