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Teaching English Across Age Groups - Coggle Diagram
Teaching English Across Age Groups
Teaching Different Age Groups: What Works and What Doesn't?
Kindergarteners
High Energy Lessons: Acknowledge the need for energetic and engaging lessons with constant movement.
Use of Songs and Images: Emphasize the effectiveness of songs, colorful images, and movement to keep them interested.
Incorporate Teacher's Energy: Highlight the importance of the teacher's active involvement, including exaggerated expressions and role-playing.
Avoid Complex Activities: Discourage activities requiring advanced coordination or ball skills due to their developmental stage.
Elementary School Students
Balanced Approach: Recognize the balance needed between high-energy activities, brain work, and friendly competition.
Role-Playing: Encourage role-playing activities where students take on adult roles, making language learning enjoyable and practical.
Competitive Spirit: Introduce a competitive aspect, splitting the class into teams for a spirited learning environment.
Real-World Scenarios: Use make-believe scenarios, like setting up a small shop, to demonstrate English in real-world situations.
Light-Hearted and Fun: Despite their growing independence, maintain light-hearted and fun activities to ensure an enjoyable learning experience.
Juniors
Relatability is Key: Emphasize the importance of making lessons relatable to teenagers' interests and experiences.
Get to Know Students: Use quizzes or questionnaires to understand their preferences and create a comfortable learning environment.
Incorporate Popular Media: Integrate activities using platforms like Snapchat or Instagram to make English relevant to their daily lives.
Avoid Judgment: Stress the need to avoid judgment and show respect for students' interests to maintain a positive class atmosphere.
Adults
Neutral Classroom Environment: Establish a classroom environment that feels like a meet-up of friends, focusing on mutual learning.
Transparent Attitude: Maintain a transparent, open, and honest attitude towards adult learners.
Find Common Ground: Identify similarities between the teacher and adult learners, such as shared interests in music, sports, or current affairs.
Everyday English Examples: Use examples from everyday English related to places or activities familiar to the students.
Avoid Condescension: Discourage condescending praise and adopt an attitude that fosters mutual respect.