I believe in treating all students with respect.
I believe in making learning meaningful to my
students. This means adapting the curriculum to their current social situations
as well as religious and cultural backgrounds.
Focus on communication and fluency, not correctness,
rarely even in our native languages do we concern ourselves if the conversation
is proceeding “correctly”; the point is if our meaning is coming through. This
is what should be emphasized to students: it’s not a matter of “right” but
whether or not your classmates understand you and can respond to you!
Small group/pair work
Conversation occurs in small, not large groups. Having
students work in small groups or pairs is usually more productive for a number
of reasons: students are less self-conscious if they are “performing” in front
of a small group rather than large, and they have more chance to speak in a
smaller group.
Teach vocabulary
It seems elementary, but it is often forgotten that
students may not be participating because they simply don’t have the vocabulary
to enter a specific conversation. Introducing some key phrases and words
related to the topic will help this.
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