- 1. A Presentation forthe U of W ESLTCP ProgramJoanne
Pettis
2. All classes are, to a degree multilevel Mostadult EAL
programs have multilevel classes Number of classes or programs in a
community is a factor 3. Instructional Group Dynamics Teacher
attitude 4. I AM THE ONLY ONERESPONSIBLE FOR THELANGUAGE MY Ss
LEARN 5. Flexibility Diversity Interaction 6. Ss responsibility to
self and others Ts build community Maximize learning opportunities
Something for everyone 7. Helpsin community building and
cohesiveness Provides focus and purpose Creates interest
Reduces/streamlines prep time 8. language/culture talents level
interests/goals 9. Purpose Goals, interests Methods interviews,
surveys, discussions Timing ongoing 10. Why & When? Types 11.
Why? Considerations Activities to form Groups 12. Red Yellow Green
BlueGroupA1234B5678C9101112D 13141516 13. Same task; different text
Same text; different task 14. Use an authentic and a simplified
text on thesame topic or story Amazing! Canadian Newspaper Stories
Have Ss practise similar language usingdifferentiated worksheets or
activities Have Ss practise Q-formation usingdifferentiated cues
15. Newspaperarticle Re-order sections Find and circle words Answer
comprehension questions Fill in missing words Differentiated
dictation 16. Allclasses are multilevel Ts must find ways of
meeting needs Important to foster a spirit of community Grouping is
essential Using volunteers is helpfulBell, J. Teaching Multilevel
Classes in ESL. Pippin Publishing.
