Giving Instructions

  Our next consideration is that of giving instructions to our students. In order for those students to effectively carry out an activity, we need to make sure we have given clear and unambiguous instructions. It's also very important to check that the students understand the activity before you start. If you've done that work correctly then the teacher shouldn't need to say anything once an activity has started because the students are very clear about what they're supposed to be doing. So some ideas when giving instructions. As we've mentioned use simple language. Secondly, rather than trying to explain an activity, then do a demonstration which is visual. Thirdly, try to use wherever possible common words that come up within every activity. These would be things like ?look?,...  [Read more]

  There are some other classroom management issues that we need to consider and they may include issues such as writing on the board, giving students individual attention, the use of teacher talk time, the way in which we should give instructions to our students, the building and maintaining of rapport with our students, and finally the one that perhaps most new teachers particularly spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about, is the issue of classroom discipline. So what we'd like to do is to take each of these in turn and look at some of the major issues surrounding these classroom management issues. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Irvine Kentucky and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit, i was able to learn the key points of classroom management. From classroom arrangements to giving instructions. For example, the arrangement of a class depends on space, age, nationality and even personality. Arranging a class is important for various reason such as maintain control o discipline and achieving the goal of the activity or lesson. Furthermore, I learned the correct ways to give out instruction that is clear and understandable for the class. For example, it is important to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Nitro West Virginia and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This Unit is about managing classes, teacher need find their own style to inspire confidence in the students. Eye contact is essential to establishing good rapport with the students. Gestures can be effective and useful in may ways such reduce the need for verbal explanation. The voice should change naturally to make instruction and try to use students? names. About grouping (whole class grouping, students working on their own, pairwork and groupwork) we should choose by the class size and type of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Algeria Oran and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit I learnt about the two receptive skills, reading and listening and how they are just as important as the productive skills, speaking and writing. There are two broad reasons as to why you read listen, one if for entertainment purposes such as reading a book or listening to a musical and the other is when there is a distinct purpose involved such as reading an instruction manual or listening to a teacher giving you instructions on a task. I also learnt how to teach a receptive...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lennox South Dakota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In Unit 5 I learned some of the most common techniques and factors to consider with regard to managing a classroom. For example, the size, level and culture of your students all effect how you want to arrange the seating and environment of the classroom. I also learned that whether you are sitting or standing during a particular activity can have a huge effect on the overall feel of control or relaxed vibe in tent class. If you need to assert more order and obedience in class then standing and even...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Dongguan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: N.B. – U.S.A. said: This unit focused on a topic that is essential to the classroom environment, and that is the role the classroom itself plays during teaching. Desk positions and the teacher's positions are subtle factors that play a big role in classroom management. The dynamic of the classroom can be shifted according to something as basic as desk placement, for example, if you want to have the desk arranged in a horseshoe shape (giving everyone a little more breathing room in the class) or placing them in the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses Montana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: W.C. - Germany said: Unit 5 reflection. Eye contact, gesture and the voice. I learned a lot about how eye contact can be used in the classroom, to show students that they are involved in the lesson as well as to ensure that students understand what they are supposed to to and what is going on. The voice should change naturally according to the circumstances. Grouping the students can be done by whole class grouping,students working on their own, pair work and group work. They all have their pros and cons. ...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Algeria Setif and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: **Some of the above questions were a little unclear** Classroom management Using eye contact, gestures, voice and students names Grouping students as: whole class, individual work, pair work and group work; pros and cons of each Classroom arrangement, factors to consider Using: orderly rows, circles/horseshoes and seperate tables Teacher's position, moving around classroom, standing vs sitting and when each is appropriate Writing on the board and ways to avoid turning back to class Importance of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Coalville Utah and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Unit 5 covered classroom management. It outlined the importance of grouping, discipline and the various types of seating plans. It also covered aspects such as giving instructions and writing on the board. From this unit I have learned that the it is important to balance both teacher talk and student talk time. Both have a necessary place in the classroom and it is important to get the balance right. Furthermore, I have also learned that for English language learners there are a varied of the methods...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Longville Minnesota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Unit 5 was about how to manage a class. We reviewed various aspects of the art of classroom management. The main points we learned about were; body langauge and verbal communication techniques that the teacher should and should not use, grouping students in a tactical manner, seating Arrangements, teacher talk time, giving instructions, and rapport with students. When discussing body language and verbal communication of the teacher I learned that eye contact, gestures, voice, and using students...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Argentina rosario and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit described different techniques for managing classrooms including, class arrangements, teacher's tones and actions, and how to divide the class for activities. It discussed the educator's personal actions that influence the classroom such as position and voice. Without establishing a good rapport between yourself and your students, they are less likely to listen and follow instructions when given. The section about the pros and cons of groupwork vs. individual work was helpful,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Vina Alabama and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Unit 5 focused on methods of organizing the classroom; identifying reasons for and preventing disruptive behavior; pros and cons of different groupings; the importance of eye contact, gestures, voice, and establishing rapport with the students; giving instructions; and the advantages and disadvantages of teacher talk time and how to maximize student talk time. What I took away in particular from this lesson was the importance of eye contact, gestures, and voice in the classroom and to avoid using...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Lisbon Indiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this Unit I have learnt about classroom management . the useful uses of Eye contact , gesture and voice in class , using student's names , grouping students , individual students' working advantages and disadvantages , pairwork , groupwork . I also learnt about classroom and seating arrangement , writing on board , giving individual attention , teacher and student talk time as well as their advantages and disadvantages . Giving instructions is also something I came across along with establishing...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Argentina Lomas De Zamora and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This Unit was about classroom management, that is how to organize seats in the classroom, how to build and maintain rapport with the students, how to enable class discipline etc. What i’ve learn in particular is that one of the most effective ways of seats arrangement is a horseshoe as it allows for a certain level of intimacy, goof for the pair work and creates the atmosphere conducive to learning. Although one must understand that it’s not effective with the bigger...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Sudan Kassala and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Classroom management is one of the most vital components of effective teaching. This unit explained the importance of different classroom layouts, discipline, rapport between teacher and students, and instruction giving. Many components go into a successful class. For a teacher to be effective, this unit described the various aspects a teacher must keep in mind. For me, I believe this will be the most challenging. This is because the unit describes the importance of maintaining control over a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs India Shillong and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit I learnt about different ways to manage a classroom. Many ideas were shared about how to organise, manage and the class, while mainting a relaxed atmosphere. The basic ideas of using eye contact, gestures and your voice were briefly introduced. I felt that the \"giving instructions\" unit was very effective and useful. It explains simple steps, from using simple language to how to check instructions. During this learnt that it is useful to use language at a lower level that that...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification China Qujing and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit was very useful, in demonstrating effective and ineffective teaching methods. It also also demonstrates how to effectively communicate with students - using your voice, your vocabulary, your tempo, tone and or manner of speaking. But also non-verbal ways of communication - through, facial expression, gesture, mime etc. Furthermore, it displays effective ways of teaching - through clear instructions, use of pictures, modeling or demonstrating an example to the students (before they...  [Read more]