MONOLINGUAL CLASSROOMS

No ample opportunity to practiceError consistency and anticipationTranslation possibleCommon cultural backgroundPossible to give instructions in native languageMotivation difficult

TIPS FOR TEACHING Relax rules for use of native language. Learn the language of the students. Meet locals who can help you. Read and learn about culture of the students. Respect culture of students Give opportunities to speak outside of class. Assign homework and projects. Use video and audio. Use a variety of reading materials. Let students record your class. Set up a self access center.

CULTURE IN THE MONOLINGUAL CLASSROOM

How are students taught in the culture? How do students respect the teacher? How do students study in the culture? What is good classroom behavior in the

culture? How are students normally assessed? What general knowledge do students

have?

TIPS FROM TEACHERS Do not answer students’ questions unless asked in target

language A chart where students can earn points for speaking target

language Sunflower center on a board where petals are added when the

class tries to speak only target language Reward cards for using target language Offer food for classes where target language is used. Use humor: Hmmm! Is this an English class? Use games that create competition to speak target language. Establish rules that are written on the board. Mix it up. Have fun. Keep activities moving quickly. Let students do most of the talking.

WEBSITES http://

www.teflonline.net/articles/complete_articles.php?index=606&category=45

http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Pulick-Conversation.html

http://www.britishcouncil.org/burma-library-services-elt-resources-elt-article-of-the-week.htm

https://www.ed2go.com/Classroom/Lessons.aspx?lesson=1&chpt=4&classroom=JzvRYrnyFXnFYeOHDeDp6HNOlu%2FzgroimMC68g0K54M%3D