One day, she met a great wizard who needed her help. She gave him a peer evaluation and in return, he shared some fun activities with fairy tales she could do with her English students. The teacher used these activities, and she and her class lived happily ever after. O: Once Upon a Time. Have […]
The Importance of Team-Building for Students Collaboration and cooperation are the key components of teamwork. These skills are extremely important to students of all ages and ensure that they can work together to complete a task successfully. Not only do team-building skills help students participate effectively in school, but these skills will also prove highly […]
During a recent online class, a student posted in the chat, “We should use breakout groups in all courses.” On the other hand, a faculty director bemoaned receiving student complaints when, for example, two students are left in breakout rooms for 20 minutes with a task that can be completed in 5-10 minutes. These two […]
“First and last class sessions are the bookends that hold a course together.” I heard or read that somewhere—apologies to the source I can’t acknowledge. It’s a nice way to think about first and last class sessions. In general, teachers probably do better with the first class. There’s the excitement that comes with a new […]
Take a moment right now to ask yourself who your best teachers were growing up. Now list the qualities that made them your best teachers including the relationship. Looking at your list, you will probably notice something interesting. When I have faculty do this, they invariably list qualities such as “cared for my learning” or […]
Regardless of the material (news articles, fictional stories, blog posts, etc.), ESL reading comprehension can be difficult to judge simply by listening to your students read. Many will grasp the ability to pronounce the words correctly, but that doesn’t mean they actually understand everything. So how can you improve your class’s reading comprehension? 4 Tips […]
7 Simple Ways to Use Music in Your ESL Classroom Test Ambiance Did you know that students actually perform better on tests when there is music playing in the background? Try it with your ESL students the next time you have a quiz. You’ll no doubt see equal if not improved performance on your quiz. Keep […]
Teaching at primary level can cause many teachers, particularly those who have trained to teach adults, a variety of problems and generate a range of worries. Unfortunately, it is common for teachers to be asked by their institution to teach young learners even though they don’t have specific training. Those first lessons with the class, […]
Classroom games are an essential part of the ESL classroom. You can engage students by telling a captivating story, explaining concepts in a way all students can understand, or simply creating a dialogue amongst students, even in the simplest of ways. Another way to get a student’s attention is to play some fun and creative […]
There are many benefits of studying for older learners, such as increased self-confidence, increased feelings of health and well-being, reduced feelings of isolation, and increased engagement in the community. Many seniors wish to study a foreign language. There is now substantial evidence that they can learn a new language effectively. My experience is that senior […]
