martes, 10 de septiembre de 2013
TIPS TO TEACHING
Tips to teaching
1. take course of ESL
Find an ESL
course that adequately fits your teaching needs. Many ESL course outlines are
available for free on the Web. Find a course that not only teaches Basic
English phrases, but intermediate and advanced grammar as well. It will help to
improve the techniques that you are using in class, also it help you to improve
your level.
2. students have feelings
Know your
students as people, and not just pupils. Like a teacher you need to know that
your students have emotions and they have different needs and abilities. So
spend the first several lessons teaching introductions, and allow the students
to interact freely with you and the other students. Ask students about their
families and teach them the corresponding English phrases. The students will
feel more comfortable with you and with each other after introductions have
been taught and made.
3. teach the subject in a context
Teach
lessons in the order provided by the textbook that you are using, but allow
opportunities to go "off script." Those who are learning English as a
second language will need to learn phrases and words that correspond with
real-life events. Discuss words and phrases associated with occupations,
cartoons, love, interesting topics according the student age. If a student is
tardy, take the opportunity not to admonish the student, but to teach public
transportation methods and how to tell time.
4. Use visual aids
Speak often
instead of just writing words on the blackboard for students to copy. Depending
on their knowledge of English, the students may have a hard time trying to
cognitively digest words while writing them at the same time. Bring in props or
use hand gestures that correspond with the lesson to effectively review
concepts. Multimedia is also a good way to demonstrate pictures and words
together.
5. Don´t forget to use your students
language
Know some
of the language that is native to your pupils. It is a great idea to know basic
words and phrases in the language that your students are already accustomed to
hearing. Familiarize yourself with their customs. Some cultures can be offended
by certain gestures. Try to see things through the eyes of your students as
much as possible.
6.Teaching is not only in a classroom
Bring in
snacks, and don't be wary of taking the students outside of the classroom. Any
opportunity you have to teach them English in a real-world setting is helpful.
This includes food and food phrases, taking a walk and reading street signs, or
taking them to an event.
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