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lesgrin
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 Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:56 pm Post subject: teaching conversational engl. strategies effective learning |
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in a public college in sept. low test scores chinese teen age college students.5o stuidents in a small class room.. how do i get all the students to answer in class? change seating. the students sign on the first day a note explaing correct behavior in class. enforcement -must stand in the hallway etc. what are your thoughts. what is a good conversation book? where do i download conversational dialogues then burn to dvds? any bbc radio tapes around?
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Sweetsee
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 Sorry, fingers in use before brain engaged.
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stillnosheep
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| Not so sweet, sweetsee |
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Glenski
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Sweetsee,
You are one to talk!! Your posts in the Japan forum clearly show that you are the scatterbrain, and you have admitted as such. Why not just TRY answering some of lesgrin's questions?
Lesgrin,
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| in a public college in sept. low test scores chinese teen age college students.5o stuidents in a small class room.. how do i get all the students to answer in class? |
You probably won't, but shoot for high numbers. Answer to questions you pose? Hardly likely and very time consuming. Go for pair or small group work. Read some of Penny Ur's books for advice.
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| the students sign on the first day a note explaing correct behavior in class. enforcement -must stand in the hallway etc. what are your thoughts. |
I teach in Japan, but I would still say that is a bit strict and pointless. You are probably going to have to pass them all anyway, so try using a carrot instead of a stick. Give bonus points for "correct behavior", whatever that may be.
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| what is a good conversation book? where do i download conversational dialogues then burn to dvds? any bbc radio tapes around? |
Have you done a Google search on these? Have you looked at Dave's links or lesson plan ideas? |
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Sweetsee
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Glenski has provided excellent advice, as usual. The only thing I would add to it is to concentrate on yourself, as opposed to worrying about what your students are, or aren't doing. Do your best with the material provided and build rapport with those students who are open to your efforts. It is difficult but don't be swayed by the non-students.
Smile a lot, never raise your voice and maintain your composure at all times. You are the only person in the room that is getting paid to be there. |
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