Mixed abilities / Learner differences

LEARNER

DIFFERENCES

Revision/Discussion

• What are the most popular error correction techniques?
• What are the ‘dos’ of error correction?
• What are the ‘don’ts’ of error correction?
• What error correction technique(s) were used in the video for homework?
• Which techniques did you try out in class? Did they work well? Give your feedback.

Learner Differences

Learning outcomes

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Relate typical learner problems to their differences;
• Find solutions to cope with the typical problems;
• Distinguish learning styles and choose suitable activities for each.

VAK(OG) Watch me!

WHO?

VAK(OG) Watch me!

• Likes looking at pictures;
• Can’t sit still for long;
• Needs to be active;
• Uses sounds to help remember;
• Likes dialogues;
• Remembers things by how they appeared on the page;
• Likes organizing things into lists;
• Likes to talk about things;
• Likes activities where they move around

• visual
• auditory
• kinesthetic
• olfactory
• gustatory
• digital
• tactile

Whom are these tasks for?

• SS work in groups and discuss what they know about the topic of the lesson;
• Learners share an experience relating to the topic;
• SS develop a role play or drama;
• SS listen to a live lecture;
• SS listen to a song/music related to the lesson. They discuss how it made them feel;
• SS listen to statements the T makes. They stand up if a statement is true and stay sitting if it’s false;
• SS play “Simon says…”
• SS read a text;
• SS try out language they have heard outside the classroom;
• SS use information to create a poster;
• SS watch a video.

• How could you develop those activities to fit all VAK styles?

MOTIVATION

MOTIVATION

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Explain why motivation is important to learning;
• Differentiate between the types of motivation;
• Summarize what a teacher should do to motivate SS.

Motivation

Intrinsic

Extrinsic

What makes a good Teacher:

• Skills:

• Is creative Provides sufficient support to students Can vary the pace of lessons Helps students become more independent learners Uses a variety of materials and methods to make his/her lessons interesting Uses a variety of materials and methods to cater for mixed levels in class Can present language concepts and give instructions clearly and simply Establishes discipline and order in his/her lessons Helps SS correct their mistakes without demotivating them
• Is creative
• Provides sufficient support to students
• Can vary the pace of lessons
• Helps students become more independent learners
• Uses a variety of materials and methods to make his/her lessons interesting
• Uses a variety of materials and methods to cater for mixed levels in class
• Can present language concepts and give instructions clearly and simply
• Establishes discipline and order in his/her lessons
• Helps SS correct their mistakes without demotivating them

What makes a good Teacher:

• Attitude:

• Is interested in SS as individuals understanding their needs Is patient and does not give up on SS Is enthusiastic Has a sense of humour Is encouraging Is friendly and helpful to colleagues Is open about strengths and weaknesses as a teacher
• Is interested in SS as individuals understanding their needs
• Is patient and does not give up on SS
• Is enthusiastic
• Has a sense of humour
• Is encouraging
• Is friendly and helpful to colleagues
• Is open about strengths and weaknesses as a teacher

What makes a good Teacher:

• Knowledge:

• Knows his/her subject and keeps up to date Knows about the theories of learning and keeps up to date Understands the particular problems due to students’ first language Can react to SS’ questions and give on-the-spot explanations
• Knows his/her subject and keeps up to date
• Knows about the theories of learning and keeps up to date
• Understands the particular problems due to students’ first language
• Can react to SS’ questions and give on-the-spot explanations

Motivation angel…

Take a Reflection break…

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!!!