Oral activities are not just for the language class. Unfortunately, few non-language teachers are trained in oral work. Many of their lessons are not as effective as they could be, while few provide valuable assessment opportunities. In addition, many non-language teachers may feel unprepared for or intimidated by oral activities. They do not use them to their full effect, and do not use them to provide alternative (read "whole student") assessment data. Oral activities can be rigorous, effective and above all, very teacher-friendly.
Showing posts with label Oral Activities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oral Activities. Show all posts
Monday, 23 June 2014
Oral Activities and Assesments in the Classroom
Oral activities are not just for the language class. Unfortunately, few non-language teachers are trained in oral work. Many of their lessons are not as effective as they could be, while few provide valuable assessment opportunities. In addition, many non-language teachers may feel unprepared for or intimidated by oral activities. They do not use them to their full effect, and do not use them to provide alternative (read "whole student") assessment data. Oral activities can be rigorous, effective and above all, very teacher-friendly.
Friday, 20 June 2014
Using Small Group Discussions
Small Group Discussions should not be restricted
to language classes. They are a quick, effective and teacher-friendly method of
exploring new content, exploring material which has already been seen and
checking understanding.Using Pairwork
Pairwork
should not be restricted to language classes. It is a quick, effective and
teacher-friendly method of exploring new content, exploring material which has
already been seen and checking understanding.
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