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Some Ideas on Classroom Management and Presenting Vocabulary in YL Classes

Some Ideas on Classroom Management and Presenting Vocabulary in YL Classes. Anita Kwiatkowska. The Multiple Intelligences Types. Verbal / Linguistic - Explanation and understanding through the use of words.

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Some Ideas on Classroom Management and Presenting Vocabulary in YL Classes

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  1. Some Ideas on Classroom Management and Presenting Vocabulary in YL Classes Anita Kwiatkowska

  2. The Multiple Intelligences Types • Verbal / Linguistic - Explanation and understanding through the use of words. • Visual / Spatial – Explanation and comprehension through the use of pictures, maps, graphs etc • Body / Kinesthetic – ability to use the body to express ideas, accomplish tasks, express moods etc • Interpersonal – ability to get along with others, work with others to accomplish tasks • Logical / Mathematical – use of logic and mathematical models to represent and work with ideas • Musical – ability to recognize and communicate using melody, rhythm and harmony • Intrapersonal – learning though self-knowledge leading to understanding of motifs, goals, strenghts and weaknesses • Environmental – ability to recognize elements of and learn form the natural world around us

  3. Presenting Vocabulary – key issues Vocabulary selection

  4. Presenting Vocabulary – continued Flashcards and pictures Have them with you at all times. Use different techniques to present the vocabulary – roll the card over in many directions, show for a second and hide again, let them slowly appear from the back of the book etc. Realia Use them whenever possible. Let kids bring objects of their own to allow personalization. Invite people to your classroom. Miming Try to create a single movement for the new words presented. Make noises related to the vocabulary taught.

  5. Presenting Vocabulary – continued Pronunciation Pronounce the words in many original ways. Drill as a whole class, individually and in groups. Wave your hands to indicate stress and intonation, use your fingers to show the number of syllables, try backchaining. Cross Curricular Learning Find out what the students learn during other classes and try to incorporate that into yours. Context Make use of the blackboard, the furniture and dress up. Use sound recordings or watch a thematically related video. Elicit.

  6. Presenting Vocabulary – continued A little fluffy helper Use mascots or puppets. Give them a name and age and use throughout the whole school year. Phrases and the usage of TL Whenever an opportunity comes up teach your kids everyday phrases. Emphasize the activity and repeat at all times. Always encourage the usage of TL. Words written down Always model and drill pronunciation before writing anything on the board. Time and Timing Keep it short and use your time effectively.

  7. Key issues to keep in mind: Elicit Grade your language Use the information gap to teach your students new things Model pronunciationbeforewriting anything down

  8. Some Ideas on Classroom Management Teamwork, games and the sense od competitiveness Try to turn all the activities into some sort of a game or a competition. Make rules and give rewards. Check your instructions. Demonstration not explanation YL won’t understand wordy explanations. Thus focus on demonstrations or ask a stronger student for help. Rules and routine Create a set of rules for your class to follow and be strict about them. Getting the students’ attention Use sound making objects – whistles, rattles, toy guns...

  9. Some Ideas on Classroom Management Praise and rewards Praise all the time for the smallest things they do. Use verbal praise or stamps, draw suns, give stickers. Never stoop to bribery. Teacher’s position in the classroom Walk around to maintain students’ interest. Fast Finishers Always have something prepared for them as if they have nothing to do, your lesson can easily get spoilt. Problematic students Praise them for any positive thing they do and make them your ‘elves’. Positive attitude Smile, hug and love your students and they will love you in reaturn 

  10. Key issues to keep in mind: Check your instructions Demonstarte and illustrate instead of explaining Don’t be afraid to look and act silly

  11. References • www.esl.about.com • www.videojug.com • www.mes-english.com/flashcards.php • www.eslflashcards.com • www.coloring.ws • www.coloring-book.info/coloring/ • www.edupics.com

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