Discussion Topics (unit 1)

[Veronica]

I completely disagree with statement 1. I think that all age groups like songs. It's more an issue of age-appropriate activities. We as teachers have to find out about our students' preferences.

Regarding statement 2, I find that establishing class routines is a useful habit. They are important in primary education, and as far as I can see children appreciate them.

Finally, I must say that I absolutely agree with statement 4, as we as teachers must take into account our pupils' individual differences. For those who finish early it's good to have some extra EXERCISES.

[Luis Torner Moreno]

I don´t agree with the first statement. I think that music brings great benefits to all ages. Singing songs is one of the best ways to help them learn vocabulary of the language in an attractive manner and funny. The problem is to find age-appropriate songs that encourage students according to their tastes.

I am agree with the second statement, the because teacher establish classroom routines. It is important for children to follow an order in our class.

I think that the third statement is appropiate, because if children do not have anything to do, they are bored and disturb the other pupils.

[lskurcakova]

1. I completely desagree. I like singings songs with all children from six to sixteen. You must only choose the suitable song. Small children like to sing or to listenwith their teacher, older children ( from 11-12) like to sing with CD, the oldest pupils like to listen it.
2. I agree. But mostly I have the lesson routine only in the start and the end of the lesson. The middle of the lesson depends on the topic or the grammar I teach.
3. I agree. Or it is useful to let the small children who finish early to control the others or prepare some short tasks for the others.