Becoming a Fantastic Volunteer: Tips and Tricks for Classroom Success

What am I doing here…? 1. Introduction November 2009

Help!

How can I become a good volunteer?

Be the volunteer you want your child to have

Rule 1: He listens… Rule 2: He listens… Rule 3: He listens again…

Shelooksthem in theeye. Shethinksbefore she speaks. She stayscalm. She respectseach child. She’sfair. Shedisciplines.

She does HER homework.

How do I do my homework and manage a class?

Be pro-active: Get to know your class Prepare more than you need Talk to other volunteers Keep the pace going Use ‘real’ stuff = realia Be flexible… by…

. … teaching the student … talking about what they know … loving them!!

Teachthem how to getyourattention.

Teachthem howyougettheirattention.

And now for the practical stuff…

Issues to clear up right from the start: Discipline What you will teach How to handle your local teacher

Open thewindows Know all the drills at the school: fire/flood emergencies/first-aid Rest room use

Where do I get materials to use in the classroom…

In your children’s closets In the closets of your children’s friends Books Magazines Newspapers Brochures Flyers Menus Cartoons Maps Photographs

Really cheap RMB stores stickers = books gold stars = foreheads sweets = when they leave group prizes = older kids/teenagers: pencils pens fun items The perfect combination The perfect combination

A volunteer’s best friend… the internet

www.teachingenglish.org.uk

www.webenglishteacher.com

www.eslflashcards.com

www.teacherview.com

http://www.songsforteaching.com/

http://www.unclefred.com/

And least we forget…

Ode to Volunteers Many will be shocked to find, When the day of judgment nears, That there's a special place in HeavenSet aside for volunteers.Furnished with big recliners, Satin couches and footstools: Where there's no committee chairman, No group leaders or carpools.No eager team that needs a coach,No bazaar and no bake sale;There will be nothing to staple,Not one thing to fold or mail.Telephone lists will be outlawed,But a finger snap will bringCool drinks and gourmet dinnersAnd rare feasts fit for a king.You ask, "Who will serve these privileged fewand work for all they're worth?"Why, all those who reaped the benefit andNOT ONCE VOLUNTEERED on Earth!

Becoming a Fantastic Volunteer: Tips and Tricks for Classroom Success

Becoming a Fantastic Volunteer: Tips and Tricks for Classroom Success

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