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RedLightning
Joined: 08 Aug 2015 Posts: 137 Location: United States
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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LongShiKong wrote: |
I realized early on I could waste more time looking for or editing crap than I could developing my own. |
That is the best teaching advice I have ever heard. |
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getbehindthemule
Joined: 15 Oct 2015 Posts: 712 Location: Shanghai
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:51 am Post subject: |
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Agree, make your own. Big bright colorful ppt with lots of pics, animations, etc.
Incorporate drawing into your lesson, young kids love to draw.
The use of realia is very important for young learners imo. A simple one is to fill a big bag with different objects and practice using the 5 senses. Kids can be blindfolded etc. |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:58 am Post subject: |
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I also agree that it's best to create one's own learning activities and materials specific to their learning context and students (young and old). Unfortunately, some teachers are either too lazy or lack the skills and knowledge to confidently produce effective activities.
The OP and others new to teaching children should check out Kids and Learning from the British Council site. It focuses on tips and strategies to teach young learners. |
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