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MONOLINGUAL CLASSROOMS

MONOLINGUAL CLASSROOMS. No ample opportunity to practice Error consistency and anticipation Translation possible Common cultural background Possible to give instructions in native language Motivation difficult. TIPS FOR TEACHING. Relax rules for use of native language.

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MONOLINGUAL CLASSROOMS

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  1. MONOLINGUAL CLASSROOMS No ample opportunity to practice Error consistency and anticipation Translation possible Common cultural background Possible to give instructions in native language Motivation difficult

  2. TIPS FOR TEACHING • Relax rules for use of native language. • Learn the language of the students. • Meet locals who can help you. • Read and learn about culture of the students. • Respect culture of students • Give opportunities to speak outside of class. • Assign homework and projects. • Use video and audio. • Use a variety of reading materials. • Let students record your class. • Set up a self access center.

  3. CULTURE IN THE MONOLINGUAL CLASSROOM • How are students taught in the culture? • How do students respect the teacher? • How do students study in the culture? • What is good classroom behavior in the culture? • How are students normally assessed? • What general knowledge do students have?

  4. TIPS FROM TEACHERS • Do not answer students’ questions unless asked in target language • A chart where students can earn points for speaking target language • Sunflower center on a board where petals are added when the class tries to speak only target language • Reward cards for using target language • Offer food for classes where target language is used. • Use humor: Hmmm! Is this an English class? • Use games that create competition to speak target language. • Establish rules that are written on the board. • Mix it up. • Have fun. • Keep activities moving quickly. • Let students do most of the talking.

  5. WEBSITES • http://www.teflonline.net/articles/complete_articles.php?index=606&category=45 • http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Pulick-Conversation.html • http://www.britishcouncil.org/burma-library-services-elt-resources-elt-article-of-the-week.htm • https://www.ed2go.com/Classroom/Lessons.aspx?lesson=1&chpt=4&classroom=JzvRYrnyFXnFYeOHDeDp6HNOlu%2FzgroimMC68g0K54M%3D

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