Reflection Page for Goal-setting The Situation Be able to encourage students to self-reflect on their learning during a period of time. Be able to make connections between effort and achievement of students. The Solution At the end of each semester or term, you will likely want to encourage your students to reflect on their learning. … Continue reading Reflection Page for Goal-setting
Month: June 2020
Purpose of Studying English
Purpose of Studying English Students need to understand why they are studying a subject. Sometimes, as the teacher, it is completely obvious. However, how often do we really communicate the why of our subject - aside from the haphazard “it’s to help with your test”. To truly communicate the importance of teaching English, you need … Continue reading Purpose of Studying English
Teaching…Characterisation
Teaching...Characterisation The Situation You want your students to create well-developed and rounded characters. The Solution There are many ways to teach characterisation. Often, in primary school is starts with something outlandish - you work with familiar archetypes to engage students. However, as you head towards high school and beyond, you will want your students to … Continue reading Teaching…Characterisation
ANAGRAMS – JUMBLING LANGUAGE
The Situation You want your students to practise using a variety of words. The Solution Exposure to a wide vocabulary is a vital aspect to the English curriculum. It is important that students are always practising using different words - even if it does not directly involve writing. With my students, I have created a … Continue reading ANAGRAMS – JUMBLING LANGUAGE
Reinforcing the Importance of Hardwork
The Situation Your students are not taking care with their learning, such as handwriting and the general quality of their work. The Solution Overtime, students can become complacent with their effort. If you look over their notebooks, at the start of the year their writing and presentation can look immaculate; however, by the middle of … Continue reading Reinforcing the Importance of Hardwork
The English Classroom 