effective teaching: resources and icts
DESCRIPTION
This presentation is part of a 4 hour session where we reflect on what being a good teacher is, some important factors such as confidence are underscored. Considerations on what makes quality activities and resources are discussed.TRANSCRIPT
WELCOME!RESOURCES AND ICT IN THE EFL CLASSROOM. OCTOBER 2013
Where are we coming from?I love• ??• ??
I dislike and can’t change• ??• ??
I dislike and can change• ??• ??
Writing quietly I rock at… !
And I need to improve…
Pairing upFruits
Seasons
Location
Month of birth
Etc
I really like the way you… Speak to your partner with honesty and respect about their positive characteristics.
What I feel / think now I rock at.. (did anything change? / did I get something I was not very much aware of?)
However, I need to improve …
What makes a good teacher
CONFIDENCE Confidence
Confidence
Confidence
Confidence
Confidence
Confidence
Oh, I forgot…. !
Confidence
What makes a good teacher1. Teacher talk
2. Giving instructions
3. TTT / STT
4. Predictability
5. Variety
6. Safe structure
7. Flexibility
8. Action upon unplanned events
Being an effective teacherTeacher talk
Giving instructions
TTT / STT
Predictability
Variety
Safe structure
Flexibility
Action upon unplanned events
HOW DO THEY REFLECT IN YOUR RESOURCES?
RESOURCES1. What are resources?
2. What do you use them for?
• IS EVERYTHING A RESOURCE?
• DO YOU USE THEM IN EVERY STAGE IN THE LESSON?
• WHAT PURPOSE(S) DO THEY HAVE?
• ARE THEY THE SAME FOR ALL STUDENTS YOU TEACH?
Do all students learn the same way?
1. Age2. Proficiency level
Proficiency levels
Activities that work!
Which of these are activities?• Ss are sitting down doing grammar exercises and then
they check as a class. • Ss read a text / listen to a recording and answer
comprehension questions.• Ss drill target words in sentences to improve
pronunciation / connected speech.• Ss role-play a lost tourist and a local person that gives
direction.• Ss write an invitation email to a friend that will come
and stay for a few days. • The teacher takes some time to explain grammar rules
or new vocabulary.
Which of these are activities?• Ss are sitting down doing grammar exercises and then
they check as a class. • Ss read a text / listen to a recording and answer
comprehension questions.• Ss drill target words in sentences to improve
pronunciation / connected speech.• Ss role-play a lost tourist and a local person that gives
direction. Ss write an invitation email to a friend that will come and stay for a few days.
The teacher takes some time to explain grammar rules or new vocabulary.
Activities that work: “STAGES”
Activities that work: why don’t they work?- “GOOD PRACTICE”
1. Validity
2. Pre-learning
3. Volume
4. Success-orientation
5. Heterogeneity
6. Teacher assistance
7. Interest
Activities: why don’t they work? Group discussion
SEARCH!1. A lesson plan that works for your class
2. A video that works for your class
3. An interactive resource that works for your class
Open a Word document and edit it with your name, your class, level, and these 3 resources from educarchile.cl
Email me at [email protected] with your findings!
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