Teaching English as a foreign language to large, multilevel classes

Peace Corps Information Collection and Exchange. Manual M0046. — 147 pages.Год публикации не указан.This teacher reference book has been written with an eye to the difficult teaching environments that challenge you as a Volunteer. Produced by a team of TEFL teacher trainers, most with Peace Corps experience, this manual provides practical strategies for coping with huge classes, outdated textbooks, irrelevant curricula, and no duplication equipment.The collection of TEFL teaching suggestions, lessons, and activities in these chapters will give you an opportunity to learn from the experiences(and mistakes) of others. The ideas we have collected in these chapters offer:current approaches to large, multilevel classes,
helpful management tips collected from experienced teachers,
suggestions to help you assess student needs, appreciate their preferences, and design lessons to meet a variety of learning styles,
information about planning and implementing a content-based, thematic curriculum that is relevant to the school and community setting,
descriptions and samples of whole class, paired, small group, and individual study activities,
information about ways to assess language skills, and
Iistings of recommended resources and sources of support.As you read through Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to Large, Multilevel Classesyou will find that this information is organized to help you answer four key questions: