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Instructions in the Classroom
LTC Eastbourne © 2014
Martin Sketchley
Today’s Training Session
Preparing and delivering instructions
Good and poor classroom instructions
Preparing instructions for a range of classroom based activities
Incorporating ICQs in the classroom
Further reading to learn more
What are instructions?
Instructions are given when setting up and delivering activities in the classroom.
They are needed so students know what they have to do.
All teachers are expected to deliver instructions during a lesson whatever the activity.
Instructions provide an opportunity for authentic listening for students.
Instruction Giving: Listen!
Good & Poor Instructions
Write down your own ideas for good and/or poor instructions
Work together in small groups
You have three minutes
Share your ideas after three minutes
Good & Poor Instructions
Clear and graded language
Support instructions with gestures
Ensure all students are engaged
Check all students have understood instructions
Good Instructions Poor Instructions
Using confusing and vague language
Talking around the task
Lack of eye contact
Handing out worksheet and then giving instructions
Support Classroom Instructions
You can support classroom instructions by:
• using gestures, facial expressions, your hands and intonation
• sometimes using pictures or real objects
• writing up key instructions/rules on the whiteboard
Think of Gestures
Stand up.
Work on your own.
Five minutes left.
Quieten down.
Listen to me.
Give a longer answer.
Please stop talking now.
Stop a noisy student talking.
Listen to her.
Can you repeat that?
Think of gestures you could use for the following instructions
Planning Instructions
You will be given materials from different coursebooks
Instructions will be for different activities (listening, role-play, etc)
Instructions shall be practiced
Work together in your groups
Peer feedback will be provided after the instructions
What Are ICQs?
ICQs are “Instruction Concept Questions”
Can be used to check understanding of instructions
They can be tailored to the relevant task
Don’t patronise students
Contain two options so students can respond with ‘x’ or ‘y’
http://efl-resource.com/icqs-making-sure-your-students-know-what-to-do/
ICQ Preparation
Plan your own ICQs for different activities: “Do you work alone or in groups?”
You shall remain in groups and peer feedback shall be given
Remember CCQs are different to ICQs: do you know the difference?
Instructions & ICQs: Additional Reading
Further reading available:
• “Learning Teaching” (2011) by Scrivener
• “The Practice of English Language Teaching” (2007) by Harmer
• “Classroom Management” (2013) by Scrivener
Online reading:
• http://efl-resource.com/icqs-making-sure-your-students-know-what-to-do/
• http://eltrantsreviewsreflections.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/the-cult-of-icqs/
• http://eltnotebook.blogspot.co.uk/2006/11/giving-and-checking-instructions.html
Things to Consider
Plan and note down instructions & ICQs
Record yourself giving instructions & ICQs
Reflect on the instructions: simplicity, language, etc
Ask for advice from other teachers: “How would you give instructions for …?”
Demonstrate rather than explain wherever possible
In class, separate instructions from other forms of conversation
Any Questions?
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