resources for the pcv
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Part of the presentation for Peace Corps volunteers in Ukraine, November 13, 2012TRANSCRIPT
Resources for the PCV
A little about me…
~ I am most recently from Phoenix, Arizona
~ I live in Berezanka, Ukraine
~ I arrived in Ukraine with group 41, in March 2011
~ I have been a teacher for almost 10 years
What that means:
I have experience with
teaching—preparing and
implementing lessons,
classroom management,
and educational
policy/procedure
What that DOESN’T mean:
I was familiar with, and
prepared for, teaching in
Ukraine and the unique set
of challenges we all face
here: language barriers,
different school and
community culture, lack of
technology and other
resources
So, about these resources…
So, about these resources…
~ What are the challenges of Ukrainian classrooms for a Peace Corps Volunteer?
So, about these resources…
~ What are the challenges of Ukrainian classrooms for a Peace Corps Volunteer?
~ Why not just teach from the book?
Hmmmm….the book….
Oftentimes, the books are great resources, of course!
However, sometimes there are errors, or lessons that aren’t always helpful or at your students’ current level…
Plus, let’s be honest…Which is more fun?
Plus, let’s be honest…Which is more fun?
So, about these resources…
~ What are the challenges of Ukrainian classrooms for a Peace Corps Volunteer?
Lack of technology
Lack of resources
Language barriers
Different expectations and procedures
Lack of funds
Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:
Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:
Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:
Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:
Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:
Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:
Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:
Why “RAISE”?
As volunteers, we are here to raise
the expectations that we have of
ourselves as individuals, the
expectations that others have of us
as volunteers, and the school and
community’s expectations of the
greatness that they can achieve…in
any way we can.
Resources help you achieve these goals…
Increase student motivation and engagement
Provide sustainable resources for teachers
Create sustainable lessons and activities for future students/teachers
Change methodology to increase retention and application
Types of resources
Types of resources
~1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources
Types of resources
~1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources
~2. Electronic Resources
Types of resources
~ 1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources
~ 2. Electronic Resources
~ 3. Consumable Resources
Types of resources
~ 1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources
~ 2. Electronic Resources
~ 3. Consumable Resources
~ 4. Sustainable Resources
Physical Resources
What kinds of things should I have?
Physical Resources
What kinds of things should I have?
~Here’s a tip:
Keep a binder (or several) fully stocked and organized with ‘stock’ flashcards, dialogues, activities, board games, and puzzles.
You can reuse them for MANY different activities and lessons.
Please take notes in your flipbook!
Please take notes in your flipbook!
Flipbook instructions: http://www.slideshare.net/jacobina142/flipbook-instructions-15029499
Flashcards
Flashcards
Introduce new vocabulary
Many different activities
Engages students
Students enjoy them!
Put your finger over the word and push up; there you have all you need to know!
Games
Games
Use flashcards in Matching Games
Board Games
Memory Games
Matching Games
Board Games
Memory Games
Model Sentences
Model Sentences
Simple or Difficult
Use flashcards or dialogues
For example: Adjectives
For example: Adjectives
Or…
A “4 Corners” Activity
A “4 Corners” Activity is good for little kids…
A “4 Corners” Activity is good for little kids…or big ones!
Origami
Origami
Origami “Books” for new words
“About Me”
About Me (with model sentences)
Origami “Books”
Origami Book Instructions
Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizers
Maps
Charts
Pictures
Maps
Maps
Student-Made Maps
Charts and other visual methods help children learn…
Wonderful for little kids
…and for big kids, too!
Puzzles, Pictures, and Posters
Remember to RE-USE!
Example: My People Flashcards
I use them to teach the theme Family
I use them to teach about Locations and Prepositions
I use them to teach about Descriptions and Adjectives
Reduce your workload!
Creating a set of “stock” resources that can be used
to teach many different themes helps you reduce
your workload. You create the resources once, but
with proper organization and storage, use them many
times.
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Animals
At the Zoo On the Farm
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Seasons and Months
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Adjectives and Model Sentences
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Home and Furniture
Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:
Board Games
These are useful…
In many different lessons in school
In English clubs for children
In English clubs for beginner adults
In tutoring sessions
In ‘emergency’ situations
Some thoughts on Electronic Resources
Don’t overlook the power of your Internet connection.
With it you can:
~Use resources from other PCV’s
~Find examples, texts, and activities
~Share your resources with PCV’s and your community
Some thoughts on Consumable versus Sustainable Resources
It is true that many of your resources will be made out of paper goods and, therefore, will not last forever.
However, you can make them more sustainable if you share them by creating blogs, PowerPoint presentations, or documents that you can post online for others to access.
And now you are thinking…
And now you are thinking…
No Worries!
Trust Me…
It’s easy.
Invest in a Children’s Book
Copy or trace pictures
Follow themes
Use translations
Or trace from the Internet!
You can find just about anything if you use the word “clipart”
Where do you get resources to make resources?
1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)
Where do you get resources to make resources?
1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)
2. Gifts from kids and parents
Where do you get resources to make resources?
1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)
2. Gifts from kids and parents
3. Encourage friends and family to send things from the USA
Where do you get resources to make resources?
1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)
2. Gifts from kids and parents
3. Encourage friends and family to send things from the USA
4. Use all your resources
“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”
1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)
Darien Book Aid
provides 20 lbs
of books free to
Peace Corps
Volunteers
“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”
1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)
2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities
“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”
1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)
2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities
3. Old bottles
For Example…
For Example…Voila! Organizers!
Use an iron and some paper to keep kids safe!
“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”
1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)
2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities
3. Old bottles
4. Remember to reuse all the resources you have already made
“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”
1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)
2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities
3. Old bottles
4. Remember to reuse all the resources you have already made
5. Potatoes
Potatoes?
Potatoes?
Yes, potatoes.
And, remember….
You aren’t the first PCV in Ukraine. Others have been here too and, generally, we love to help each other.
And, remember….
You aren’t the first PCV in Ukraine. Others have been here too and, generally, we love to help each other.
Contact me:
Other websites you may want to write down:
Darien Book Aid www.darienbookaid.org/
My blog:
http://misssarahinberezanka.blogspot.com/
From here, you can access:1. English Club for Primary Schoolers2. English Club for Secondary Schoolers3. TEFL Teaching Strategies and Ideas4. Complete United States Country Studies Unit
Any Questions?
Дякую за увагу!