by andreeabarbulete » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:40 am
1. Paolo's style resembles mine, but there are differences. Balance is important, focus on skills is significant, and so is variety. However, I think that a logical order if things is a sine qua non condition when planning a lesson/ scheme of work as a coherent approach makes learning easier. What I have from Erika's style is relevance; I try to create - even when following a syllabus - tasks based on students' interest points.
2. All these qualities are important; I would add students' weaknesses and strengths to the list. Clarity and simplicity are advisable, as a teacher shouldn't try to impress students with his or her erudition; teachers should speak "students' language", namely finding the most attractive way, the simplest and closest to the students' backgrounds to present a new language item.
3. Firstly, I set myself some aims, to get a general direction I'd like to follow, then I plan a series of lessons; I rely on course books, but I also use or additional materials for the classes, depending on my students' abilities. I used to plan in great details as it offered me a false sense of being in control; but not any more, as experience has taught me that students enjoy "taking over" from time to time; as a result my plans are now more like a frame work I can build upon.
4. My piece of advice would probably be:"Take a step back, get a fresh perspective, reconsider your approach and focus first and foremost on students needs and motivations".
1. Paolo's style resembles mine, but there are differences. Balance is important, focus on skills is significant, and so is variety. However, I think that a logical order if things is a sine qua non condition when planning a lesson/ scheme of work as a coherent approach makes learning easier. What I have from Erika's style is relevance; I try to create - even when following a syllabus - tasks based on students' interest points.
2. All these qualities are important; I would add students' weaknesses and strengths to the list. Clarity and simplicity are advisable, as a teacher shouldn't try to impress students with his or her erudition; teachers should speak "students' language", namely finding the most attractive way, the simplest and closest to the students' backgrounds to present a new language item.
3. Firstly, I set myself some aims, to get a general direction I'd like to follow, then I plan a series of lessons; I rely on course books, but I also use or additional materials for the classes, depending on my students' abilities. I used to plan in great details as it offered me a false sense of being in control; but not any more, as experience has taught me that students enjoy "taking over" from time to time; as a result my plans are now more like a frame work I can build upon.
4. My piece of advice would probably be:"Take a step back, get a fresh perspective, reconsider your approach and focus first and foremost on students needs and motivations".
