Using Student-Centered Methods with Teacher-Centered ESL Students

by Pippin Publishing, John Zehethofer (Designed by), Pat Hancock (Editor)

Overview

This book will give you ideas about the selection of language for attention, about individual differences in learning, about giving students a sense of progress and, in many cases, about the cultural aspects of learning in a new country.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887510687
Publisher:	Pippin Publishing
Publication date:	10/03/2001
Series:	Pippin Teacher's Library Series , #20
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.99(h) x 0.35(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction

From The Known To The Unknown

The Students' Starting Point
The Learning Tasks
The Learning Materials
The Classroom Arrangement
Student Interaction
Planning and Flexibility

"Why Are We Doing This?"

The Blackboard As A Map
Setting Objectives
Measuring Objectives
Classroom Learning And "Real Life"
Cross-curriculum Study
Why Worry About Examinations?
What Students Say

What Language Should We Teach?

Everyday Language
Classroom Language
Written Language
Language For Repairing Breaks And Gaps
The Language Of Key Ideas


Knowledge About Language

The Teacher's Role

The Bilingual Teacher
Language Support Teachers
One-to-one Teaching
The Teacher As Disciplinarian
The Teacher As Advisor And Advocate
The Teacher As Community Member
The Teacher As Colleague

Individual Differences

Language Learning Strategies
Social Strategies
Independent Learning Strategies
Teaching Strategies

Giving Students A Sense Of Progress

Purpose of Assessment
Levels of Difficulty
Fluency Or Accuracy?
Evaluating Correct Usage
Evaluating Comprehension And Fluency
Marking
Self-assessment
Giving Feedback To Students
First Language Assessment

Signs Of Independence In Learners

Independence: The Learners' Perspective
Working With Other Students
Using Self-access Materials
Self-diagnosis
Independence And Course Design

Cultural Considerations

The Classroom As A Forum For Cultural Exchange
Culture And Language
Broader Concerns

Conclusion

Further Reading