Module 2 classroom management Flashcards
List the 7 objectives for module, two classroom management
Describe the possible adaptations of the classroom environment to suit the learning activities
Identify the characteristics of effective classroom instructions and strategies for checking instructions
Summarize the benefits of eliciting information from students rather than encouraging them to receive information passively
Give examples of strategies for effectively prompting students, and or eliciting information from them
Analyze and categorize errors, and explain their usefulness in learning and teaching
Indicate some of the advantages and disadvantages of using textbooks
Describe some specific techniques to manage classrooms as effective workplaces for students and teachers
List two considerations in classroom arrangement
Being able to hear students that speak quietly
Being able to easily access students for one on one instruction
 what are some ways we can provide instructions more successfully while avoiding excessive TTT
Provide clear, concise instructions
Accompany with a demonstration
follow up with a CCQ
Break each task into its component parts and plan the appropriate sequence step-by-step
Give information as it is needed
Plan ahead
Describe how you can get feedback from other teachers or supervisors on delivering good instructions
Either have the teacher sit in on your class or record your class and listen to the class yourself
What does eliciting mean in the ESL classroom?
Eliciting is asking a question or presenting information or a prompt in such a way as to get students to provide information and response
What are the advantages of eliciting in the ESL classroom?
It reduces TTT
It increases STT
Gives student the opportunity to show what they know and teach others
What are the three steps for eliciting
STIMULUS The teacher provides a stimulus either a question or a word or a picture
RESPONSE The student responds with answers, information, opinions, and ideas that are their own, but respond to the teacher stimulus
FEEDBACK The teacher responds with some kind of feedback to confirm whether the students are on the right track or not, and guide further a listing into the subject. a simple yes or that’s right is sufficient
List some examples of eliciting information.
Give instructions
Use gestures or mime
Use charts and graphs to show the meaning of some of, many of, most of.
Give definitions
Use Realia
Use visual aids
Use prompts
Use review items from previous lessons
List the origin of learner errors
First language, interference with vocabulary and grammar
First language interference with syntax
First language, interference with pronunciation
False cognate
Overgeneralization
Lapses
How and when should you correct errors
In general, take note of all errors, and make thoughtful, clear decisions about how best to respond to them
When working on accuracy in English how should you correct errors?
You should correct immediately upon hearing the error you want students to have a clear model from which to work
How should you correct errors when working on fluency?
Correct at the end of the task, so that you know, do not interrupt the flow of the activity when the students are working productively
What is the most widely used system of language levels in the world called?
The common European framework it is a six level framework developed in Europe that is designed to assist communication regarding many languages. Each of the six can be divided in half to provide 12 levels that given informed user of this framework and relatively clear idea of the users competency.
List the positive aspects of using a textbook
A textbook provides a framework for your class so that you don’t have to create your own materials from scratch day after day, which is difficult and time-consuming
Provide you with an invaluable tool for organization of materials, starting at one point and finishing at another give students a sense of accomplishment as they progress through it, and it often recycles information
A textbook provide context for the introduction of material
A textbook is written by experts
The language of a textbook is carefully edited to fit the level of the class
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Know and follow the ______ ________ of your school
Discipline Policies
