CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

1. Tasks

   • Is something that learners do, using the language which is learning
   • The teacher can use his/her creativity to give and explain tasks

2. Coursebook Activity

   • 2. Other content
     • What other purposes might this activity serve?
   • 1. Language content
     • What language systems and skills will the students probably be practicing?
   • 3. Preparation
     • What preparation needs to be made? (Special material or visual aids)
   • 4. Steps
     • Many activities have steps to be followed. What we are going to use?
   • 5. Instructions
     • What do we have to consider when we give instructions?
   • 6. Organization
     • What organizational arrangements could you use in class?

3. Classroon dynamics

   • Individual work
   • Pair-work
   • Small groups (three to six people)
   • Large groups
   • Whole class

4. Basic Route-Map Plan

   • 1. Familiarize yourself with the material and activity
   • 2. Lead-in/prepare for the activity.
   • 3. Set up the activity
     • Give clear instructions
     • Make grouping
   • 4. Run the activity: students do the activity
   • 5. Post activity: do any appropriate follow-on work
   • 6. Close the activity and invite feedback from the students

5. Information Gap in group/pair work

   • One person knows something that the other doesn’t
   • Communication is important when they are working in pairs or groups
   • Most real communication comes about because of gaps of information

6. Information gap

   • Learnenrs can exchange information,ideas, opinions,etc
   • Casual conversations can be more effective for students
   • We can provide activities in which learners can communicate