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A presentation describing some key strategies to address the unique challenges of a classroom full of diverse learners. Discussion questions, a quiz, and information on learning styles and current trends in ESL teaching are also shared.
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Teaching in a Multilevel Classroomchallenges and opportunities
Mixed abilities can be a challenge for teachers- why?
Contentsi. Objectives for multilevel teachersii. Learning stylesiii. Bloom’s taxonomy iv. Content and language integration v. Learning skillsvi. Scaffoldingvii. Quiz!
Objectives for teachers1. Observe and plan2. Provide choices3. Challenge students4. Be flexible5. Teach skills
What is your learning style?
Learning styles● Visual ● Auditory ● Kinaesthetic● Tactile
● Left-brain ● Right-brain
“If you vary the activities that you use in your lessons, you are sure to cater for learners with different learning styles at least some of the time.”
Bloom’s (revised) taxonomy● A framework for learning objectives● Emphasis on learning skills● Revised by Anderson (2000)● Arranged in hierarchical structure:
○ Lower-order thinking ○ Higher-order thinking
Lower-order thinking:● RememberingRecalling information
● UnderstandingExplaining ideas or concepts
● ApplyingUsing information in another familiar situation
Higher-order thinking:● AnalyzingBreaking information into parts to explore understandings and relationships
● EvaluatingJustifying a decision or course of action● CreatingGenerating new ideas, products, or ways of viewing things
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)● A course in which content is learned
through a second (foreign) language ● Four aims:
CLIL in the European Union● Legislation exists to promote innovative
methods for second (and third!) language acquisition within member states
● A resource center focused solely on CLIL is funded by the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme
Why is CLIL so popular? Students acquire:- Basic language skills- Communication skills- Cognitive skills - Learning skills
Students benefit from:- Access to new ideas across broader subjects- Self-confidence- More challenging materials
Further reading and resources:British Council Teaching English CLIL
One Stop English members’ website
Council of Europe project website
What are some advantages of teaching learning skills (or study habits) in the classroom?
Will students also benefit outside of the classroom?
Examples of learning skills:Organization of work
Making draftsNote-taking
ReviewingAnalytical and creative thinking
Editing and proofreading
Examples of learning skills:Summarizing
Processing and using knowledgeGuessing from context
Recording resultsInvestigating
ScanningSkimming
Scaffolding for differentiation
helps students in their efforts to complete tasks and solve problems
Examples- Share a visual aid before the lesson starts- Demonstrate use of language resources- Provide graphic organizers- Write up language frames on the board- Break complex tasks down into smaller steps- Give constructive feedback
And now… a quiz!
1. Which two learning styles prefer verbal instructions for tasks?
2. What are the three lower-order thinking skills in Bloom’s taxonomy?
3. Open-ended question: provide some constructive feedback for a student who knows most of the right answers but feels too shy to speak up in class.
Thanks for your attention!Sophia Kleinsasser, Bulgarian Fulbright English Teaching Assistant 2010-2012