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Smart Class Elementary School

English Teachers Training ProgramThursday 26th / 12 / 1434

Prepared by

Abdulrahman Gadah

IntroductionIntroducing each otherOverview:What do we need to apply English in this grade? What are the characteristics of Young Learners (YL)?

Young Learners Exploiting their energy, curiosity and enthusiasm to create a motivating learning environment.

Effective Techniques for young learners30/11/201315-07-11 JT

How can a teacher create a happy working environment? The seven Rs:

Relationships

Rules

Routines

Rights and responsibilities

Respect

Rewards

Carol Read

RelationshipsA positive relationship between the teacher and the learner is necessary in order to create an ideal learning environment.

RulesA set of clear rules as well as the reasonsfor having them help children learn howto act and behave in an acceptable andappropriate manner.

RoutinesClassroom routines make it clear to everyonewhat is expected of them and ensure that youhave smooth transitions throughout your lesson.

Rights and responsibilitiesBoth teacher and students have to be aware of their rights and responsibilities in order to ensure there is harmony within the classroom and to create a happy working environment.

RespectRespect in the classroom is a two way street.Teachers have to prove that they respect their studentsbefore students show their respect to them.

RewardsAn effective way of reinforcing good behaviour, e.g. using points, stickers, Good Work Tickets, etc.

General characteristics of young Learners (YL)They usually learn indirectly rather than directly.They tend to use all their five senses in order to understand better and they do not depend solely on explanations.They are not afraid to use language even if they do not understand individual words.They show an enthusiasm for learning and a curiosity about the word around them.They are good mimics.

General characteristics of young Learners (YL)They are sometimes egocentric.They want to attract their teachers and fellow students attention.They always seek approval from the teacher.They have a limited attention span.Shelley Vernon

Problems and solutions

Problems that teachers might have with Young LearnersLack of motivation no real linguistic needShort attention spanYL tend to forget things quicklyYL get bored quite easily

Problems that teachers might have with Young LearnersNot confident in using either L1 or L2Difficulty in teaching abstract concepts and ideasHyperactiveCan be easily overwhelmedDifferent developmental stages at this age can lead to having a mixed ability groupJeremy Harmer

Effective Techniques for young learners30/11/201315-07-11 JT

Possible solutionsAdd variety to your lessonsVary the pace of the activities according to your Ss needsBe flexibleRepeat, review and reviseInvolve physical movement

Possible solutionsEncourage and praise your SsAvoid using abstract concepts and notionsFocus on positive and not negative behaviourMake sure that you know exactly your role in the classroomShelley Vernon

Effective Techniques for Teaching YL

Examples of effective TechniquesFamiliarise your Ss with the Roman scriptUse of picturesUse of authentic language through dialogues/role-playStorytellingUse of audio-visual aids/Interactive Whiteboard materialUse of chantsUse of games

Familiarise your Ss with the Roman scriptStart by drawing lines from the left to the rightDescribe how the letters are formedDo tracing activities

Use of picturesPresentation and introduction of new vocabulary items with the help of pictures.

Use of picturesThey reinforce the Ss knowledge of vocabulary, especially when they are depicted in categories and in theme-related groups.

Use of authentic language through dialogues/role-play

Storytelling

Use of audio-visual aids/Interactive Whiteboard materialThey add variation to the lessonProvide authentic language to the SsHelp teachers maintain their Ss attention and interestSs are familiar with New Technologies and can cope with it easilyHelp teachers save timeAdvantages

Use of audio-visual aids/Interactive Whiteboard materialBoth audio-visual aids and Interactive Whiteboard material are aids to instruction not ends in themselves.Their use requires careful planning on the part of the teacher in order to achieve maximum effectiveness.When using Internet sources we have to check them first in terms of appropriacy.Of course remember!

Use of chantsRepetitive patternsHolistic learning (TRP)To introduce or practice language in a different contextA variety of new vocabulary items, functions and structures can be presented through the use of a chantTo develop Ss creativityTo promote group co-ordination (action chants)Ss find it easier to chantWhy use chants to teach young learners?

Use of chantsWarm-up: ask general questions related to the theme of the chantGive words from the chant and have students guess what the story is aboutFind the word: Students listen for a specific word or phrase or the number of times it occursGap-fillingWrong words: chants with extra words or mistakesJumbled lyrics: put verses or lines in the correct orderWays of exploiting chants:

Use of chantsPictures: put in order to narrate a story/correct pictures with mistakes/get students to illustrate the songProps i.e. students draw or make the things they listen to in a chantChange lyrics: rub out words/ask students to propose their ownMake a class chantbookRole-playsWays of exploiting chants:

Put the verses in order and match them with the pictures.

A This is my mother.B This is my brother.

How are you?

Fine, thank you.C This is my sister.D This is my father.

How are you?

Fine, thank you.

ADCB

Learning through playGames in the primary EFL classroom

Why use games in the EFL classroom? motivating and funchildren like them natural part of growing up and learningprovide a contextensure interactionpromote co-operationadd variation to a lesson

Types of games:Movement gamesCard gamesBoard gamesDrawing gamesGuessing gamesMiming gamesRole-play gamesChanting gamesWord gamesTeam games

Rousers movement gamesgames which involve an element of competitionguessing gamesgames which require children to speakSettlers craft activitiesgames focusing on listeningwriting gamesboard games

Role of games introduce new materialpractise recently learned language itemsrevise, consolidate languagerelax or energise a classYou can use games to:

Tips for introducing games in the classroom Language focus (What will the students practise?)Play different gamesVary the orderDont drag a gamePlan carefully (materials, appropriacy, safety)Clear instructions

What can you do to control large classes? Whole class games (TPR, e.g. Teacher says, line-ups)Let Ss manage the gamesDivide class into groupsTurn players into teamsSet up different stations in the classroom (e.g. game station, reading station, listening station, etc.)

Which language to use in class?vs.

COURSE BOOK( CB )

Whats in an ideal course book?Learning through the sensesChantsGamesWritingVariety of text types (up-to-date)Cross-curricular informationCultural informationActivities which practise the four skills / Language in context ProjectsSelf-evaluation sectionPhonics activitiesBased on a theory / approach Interactive Whiteboard materialA clear Teachers ManualFlashcards

1. How do we learn?Through our senses.

We primarily learn through sight.Attractive picturesUp-to-date themes

We primarily learn through sight.Attractive picturesUp-to-date themes

2. Chants

2. Chants

3. Games

3. Games

4. Writing

4. Writing

Factual Texts5. A variety of text types

Stories5. A variety of text types

What is the value of cross-curricular texts?Topic engage Ss interest.Help reinforce or revise knowledge about the real world.Allows for a more spherical approach to learning.Allows even weak Ss at English to contribute sth.6. Cross-curricular texts.

6. Cross-curricular texts.

What is the value of cultural information?

Ss learn to make connectionsTo learn about cultural similarities and differences.Appreciation of other cultures.Because learning a language is not enough7. Cultural information

7. Cultural information

8. Activities which practise the four skills

9. ProjectsProjects develop motor and creative thinking skillsHands-on experience of module conceptsPerformance evidence

10. Self-evaluationPromoting autonomous learning.Ss take responsibility for their own learning.

11. Phonics Activities

12. Perhaps the ideal CB could be based on various theories / approaches. choose a SB thats eclectic

combine best methods, ideas or beliefs from many areas.

13. Interactive Whiteboard MaterialIncludes eye-catching animated videos that motivate Ss and attract their attention.

14. Teachers ManualClearly stated aimsPresentation of vocabulary and structures to be taughtStep-by-step guidance and suggestions on how to approach each activityOptional activitiesBackground informationListening transcriptsKey to all activities in both Students Book and Workbook.

(Included in Class CDs)15. Flashcards

New, exciting English course for Elementary School Grade 4

1st Semester2nd Semester

Smart Class 1Components for StudentsStudents BookIncluding WorkbookStudents CD

Smart Class 1Components for TeachersStudents BookIncluding WorkbookTeachers ManualClass CDs including Tests & Flashcards

Interactive WhiteboardMaterial

Modular Approach4 well-balanced, theme-based modules.Each module consists of 7 lessons:

Lesson 5 (Story Time)Lesson 6 (Revision & Project)Lesson 1 (Alphabet & A Chant)Lesson 2 (Smart Kids)Lesson 3 (Comic)Lesson 4 (Lets Play & Alphabet)Consolidation&RevisionPresentation of the target language+Skills developmentLesson 7 (Alphabet revision & Smart Time)

Alphabet revision& Culture page

Smart Class 1

Presentation of the alphabet always in combination with pictures.Catchy chants that help students revise previously taught vocabulary and simple functions of the languageClearly illustrated key vocabulary

WorkbookActivities that will help Ss familiarise themselves with the Roman script and way of handwriting

WorkbookFurther practice on the material taught and presented in the Students Book.

Listening activityImmediate practice on grammatical structures and functions of the languageCharacters in situations Ss can relate toGrammar box

Workbook

Stories / factual texts

Workbook

Games & AlphabetAn integral part of the syllabus.

Developing Ss intrapersonal intelligence.Presentation of new letters.Learning and revising through the use of games.

Workbook

Original storiesRevising language from the whole module

Workbook

Revision & Project

Projects develop motor and creative thinking skills. Hands-on experience of module concepts.Consolidation of the previously taught linguistic items / grammar / functions

WorkbookCross-curricular Projects developing the knowledge and skills of Ss while motivating them to learn through stimulating and interconnected school subjects.

Alphabet revision & Smart Time

A Culture page that gives an insight into the different cultures.Consolidation of the letters presented throughout the module.

Extra Material in Students BookBoard game

Picture Dictionary

Cut-outs

Stickers

Board GameRevision and consolidation through a game.Developing Ss collaboration and cooperation.

Picture DictionaryPresentation of linguistic items in categories and groups to facilitate learning.

Cut-outs & StickersArts and crafts activities for educational purposes that promote Ss creativity and self-expression.

Teachers book

Teachers Manual

(Tests also in class CDs)

Teachers Manual

(Tests also in class CDs)Teachers Manual

Phonics cardsTeachers Manual

Weekly pacing chart:For a sixteen-week semester, in which Ss have two sessions per week.Holidays have also been taken into consideration.

Suggested Pacing Chart for Smart Class 1Teachers Manual

Model Lesson Presentation

DVD

Interactive Whiteboard Material Demos

CD

Thank you for your presence and for your cooperation.We hope to see you soon