ONE QUESTION LARGE CLASS I have given you the whole module under the question requirements. QUESTION You need to teach vocabulary of character personality traits such as honest, stubborn, or sensible. NOT moods such as ahppy and sad. When considering presentation techniques have in mind the target language is NON VISUAL you can’t draw honest so think of another way to convey the meaning Please include List of words of words you will teach Assumed knowledge of students list of vocabulary structures you will expect your students to know Anticipated problems. Solutions. Prearations and aids Step by step entire lesson and timing THIS IS MY LAST CHANCE HELP Understandably, before teachers begin teaching their first large class, they tend to think about the challenges inside the classroom. However, after a few days, it becomes clear that responsibilities outside class are equally challenging. Welcome to this module on Teaching large volumes of students at any one time is always a challenge, and so it is particularly important for the teacher to be well prepared. This module can help you overcome the difficulties generated from a large class, but it will also help you make the most of the benefits that it can provide. In this module, you will find out: WHAT DO WE MEAN BY LARGE CLASS When we say ‘large’ we generally mean a class of 30-60 students, in some instances up to 100. The educational system of some countries precludes the formation of language groups that are so large, however in other countries, for instance India, China or South Korea, such classes are quite common. School administrations may choose to split students into smaller groups for the following reasons: Depending on room size it would be difficult to divide the class but definitely possible. Assess competency and delegate stronger class members to lead smaller groups within class room. Delegate 4 class members if your class is 60 and instruct them each to distribute and collate homework. Failing to prepare before entering the class means the class is doomed to fail Claude: “A lesson with a large class is less predictable; you have a great variety of characters and learning styles, so you have a constant challenge which helps you grow fast professionally. It puts your management techniques, flexibility and creative skills to the ultimate test.” Joseph: “Your students will most likely come from different backgrounds. They will have huge combined experience and will represent different sets of values and beliefs. You are more likely to
get an animated response from them during discussions, something that is less guaranteed in a smaller class”. Sally: “Because there are different levels of ability in your class, it’s only natural that some of the students will soon become your assistants.” Ray: “In a small group you have to choose between individual work, whole-class work and work in pairs or very small groups. In a large class, along with all the above, you can form groups of almost any size, depending on how many participants you need for each activity.” Your first encounter with a class of 50 or 60 students can be a rather daunting experience, but with careful preparation you should be fine. Bear in mind that the fundamental principles of teaching a large class are the same as those of teaching a small class. The only difference is that there’s more chance of losing control if you do not implement certain key principles. To maximise your success, make sure you: You can announce some rules from the start and at the same time allow the students to add any rules they deem important. Here are some examples: Maintaining discipline in a large class requires consistency and a clear set of rules. Take a look at the following structures you can employ in order to establish some rules in your class. Always keep your procedures consistent. This will avoid chaos and create a comfortable learning environment for your students. Make sure you have established the following routines: Maintaining discipline in a large class requires consistency and a clear set of rules. Take a look at the following structures you can employ in order to establish some rules in your class. It is also a good idea to establish classroom traditions, for example: While establishing these routines and following them is very helpful, it is also important to keep in mind that no routine is carved in stone. If something doesn’t work, you can always re-examine the procedure, adjust it, change it, or just get rid of it. In the classroom where there is a climate of trust, students appreciate a teacher who experiments with new ideas and who is willing to reject ideas that don’t work. Setting up routines helps us to avoid many of the problems of management. Understandably, before teachers begin teaching their first large class, they tend to think about the challenges inside the classroom. However, after a few days, it becomes clear that responsibilities outside class are equally challenging. Click on the tabs to find out more about managing your time outside class.