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Teaching English Across Age Groups, High Energy Lessons: Acknowledge the…
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High Energy Lessons: Acknowledge the need for energetic and engaging lessons with constant movement.
TPR-games,songs,chants, stories
Avoid Complex Activities: Discourage activities requiring advanced coordination or ball skills due to their developmental stage.
LANGUAGE INPUT FOR YOUNG LEARNERSClassroom Management Speech:
Consistent use of English for questions, instructions, and feedback in classroom management contributes to maximum language input for young learners.
Text Material Incorporation:
Utilizing diverse text materials such as songs, rhymes, stories, and dialogues provides additional language input for young learners.
REMEMBER: using a puppet can be useful
Relatability is Key: Emphasize the importance of making lessons relatable to teenagers' interests and experiences.
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Experience dramatic physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, leading to moodiness and occasional difficulty in handling.
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Strive for a sense of identity by belonging to peer groups, focusing on appearance, and seeking acceptance from peers.
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Strongly influenced by same-sex friendships and groups, emphasizing the importance of fitting in and gaining acceptance.
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Show a balance of needing independence and guidance, capable of focusing on a single project for an entire lesson.
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Begin developing abstract and critical thinking skills but may express strong opinions on serious issues based on simple arguments.
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Typically achieve full physical growth, with boys catching up to girls.
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Highly aware of the opposite sex, shifting focus from peer groups to individual relationships.
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Demonstrate increased self-direction, requiring less supervision in activities like group work.
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Develop a better understanding of relativity, fostering tolerance but sometimes leading to confusion.
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While friends remain significant, there is less reliance on peer groups, and individual relationships gain prominence.
Avoid Condescension: Discourage condescending praise and adopt an attitude that fosters mutual respect.
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Andragogy, coined by Malcolm Knowles, refers to the art and science of adult learning.
It is synonymous with adult education and distinct from pedagogy, representing man-leading in contrast to child-leading.
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Adults are motivated to learn when they perceive information as crucial for addressing their needs or real-life problems.
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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.
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.
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.
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.