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When the teacher goes to the class for the first time the class has two categories
1-new group
2-existing group
The experienced teacher will not start with course book immediately , however , he starts with
1-estabilishing rapport.
2- finding out about students needs and aspirations.
3-finding out about the level of each students.
For this reason teacher can do :
1-questionaire survey
2-performing tell us about activity
3-pass the ball game
For warming up the class , teacher can use
1-hangman game
2-pictionary
3- tongue twister game
4-memory game
For teaching group of class who are in different levels
Teacher can do :
1-use different material and splitting students for two groups ( one stronger and one weaker ) and teacher give different material to two groups
2- Same material , different tasks ; in this case teacher give both group the same material but longer and complicated task for strong students.
3- pair stronger students with weaker ones
4- not to do any thing
How to teach for large classes?
Teacher should use
1-worksheet
2-pari /group work
3-speaking in clarity
4-choral repetition
5-appointing group leader
6-changing the dynamic of class
Using native language :
teacher should speak in English but sometimes there are a situations which students are unable to express what they want in English . in that case teacher on behalf of improvement of students knowledge can speak in limited way by considering these factors
1-making sure the activity we use are an appropriate level and that the students have the necessary language to cope
2- to make sure our explanation is appropriate for all class member.
3-encourage the use of English use in class
4- only respond to English.
5- constantly remind the students .
For teaching reluctant students teacher should :
1-use plenty of pair work.
2- use controlled practice.
3-use role play.
4- use a tape recorder .
Difficult with listening :
Teacher should teach listening by pre teaching difficult vocabulary and teachers should work with students to improve their listening skills by playing listening two or three times .
