Module Three

Classroom Management & Student Levels (3-4 hrs approx)

Classroom Management

Four important tools:

Giving instructions:
Learn how to give clear instructions - even the most interesting, well thought out activity will flop if students don't know what they are supposed to be doing
Using the board:
Learn when to use the board and how to use it effectively. For example, drawing a picture on the board is a good way to present a new word
Increasing interaction between students:
Learn methods to encourage students to work together. For example, putting students into pairs and small groups maximises conversation time
Arranging seats:
A dynamic tool in the classroom. For example, encourage students by putting them in groups for project work or a horseshoe for class debates or presentations

Student Levels

You will be introduced to what students may be expected to achieve at different levels. So, if you are faced with a "lower/pre-intermediate" class you will know that they can communicate with partial success, are able to use basic grammar structures and are still rapidly learning new vocabulary.

Tasks

One mini-task (not submitted to tutor)
Five tasks submitted automatically to tutor and returned to you marked within 24 hours (Monday to Friday):
1. Matching exercise
2. Organisation exercise
3. Organisation exercise
4. Three questions requiring a 50-word answer each
5. Matching exercise