How an English teacher should organize their classroom.

1. Organization
classroom arrangement = position T
and Ss take in class.
seating arrangement = semicircle,
circles, rows, around a table.
what seating arrangement determine
= Ss attitude to e/o and to the T. T
attitude to Ss. How Ss interact & type
of activities.

2. Organization
who determines who sits next to
who = how change to suit
activities = moving furniture,
moving Ss…
when T stands / sits = depends
on the type of activity

3. Turn taking = when s.o.
shuts and listens. When
others speak.
Project work = one cuts,
one glues, another
measures

4. Teaching Resources
posters cassettes
Video flashcards
text books OHP
board handouts
games

5. Realia = Authentic (not
planned to teach)
Semi-authentic = something
in it to teach.

6. Board
start and end clean.
Write legibly nd neatly.
Use the right implement.
Keep it as clear and straightforward
as possible!

7. What on it?
- timelines - announcements
- Instructions - permanent or
reference - mindmaps
- vocabulary (your notebook!)
- Material - reminders
- material for class (pictures, etc.)
- impromptu work - notes (h.w., etc)

8. OHP
Advantages
Saves time
No turn your back
Prepare in advance
Good results
Photocopying
Masking to surprise
Overlapping

9. OHP
Disadvantages
Time
Size of classroom
Availability
Boring and tiring
Know-how
Difficult to move around
Too much light
No screen
Needs practice
OHTs in order

10. OHP
The best use
practice before class
use the correct OHTs (photocopiable)
OHT working properly
OHTs clear / big enough
OHTs well focused / seen from the back

11. Visuals
(realia, pictures, photographs, etc.)
What for?
arise interest & concentrate attn’.
elicit known knowledge.
Illustrate new language.
create cognitive conflict.
set scene for role-play.
stimulate discussions.

12. Advantages
Illustrate directly and clearly
attract Ss attn’ and concentration
add variety and interest
memorable
can be for permanent display

13. Where to find them
Home
Classrooms
Magazines, newspapers, etc
Specialized stores

14. How to store them
Organized
May be used in other times
Make sure:
Big enough
Hold it steadily
Unambiguous
Display it for future reference

15. Worksheets
Handouts for classroom work
Adapt
Specific exercises (with
authentic material)
Design specific tasks, specific
to age, interests, etc.

16. Guidelines
Sure they are clear and neat
No language errors
Include instructions &
examples
Writing not too dense
Include illustrations for
interest
Add color
Label them & protect them

17. Tape Recorder
Advantages
Books with cassettes
Authentic material
Most schools have one
Easy to carry
Ss the closest to native speakers

18. Effective use
Spot beforehand
Check if TR is working properly
Look at the tapescript
Familiarize with the material
Ensure length of cable
‘Zero’ the counter
Practice

19. Video
Advantages:
Encourage imagination
Outside world into class
Encourage 4 skills
Authentic material source

20. Video
Language in context
Motivational
Easy to control
Videos for teaching purpose

21. Video
Disadvantages:
Expensive
Electronic failure
Class failure

22. Video
Many schools don’t have one
Filler
Practice using it
Teacher feels nervous

23. Video
Guidelines for effective use:
Clear learning objective
How to introduce it?
Decide Ss activities while & aft
Make sure enough time
Never plug Ss into a video

24. Computers
assigning hw to search in
internet
hw by e-mail
find net-pals
CD-ROMs for teaching-
learning

25. Course books
change – simple changes
remove – omit activities
replace – alternative
activities
add – extra activity to expand
an area

26. Seating arrangement 1
Title of session: groupwork
Approach: discovery in groups
Seating arrangement used:
random groups of four
around desks
I found it easy to:

27. Seating arrangement 1
a) talk to the group ____
b) relax ____
c) see the board ____
d) see the teacher ______
e) work silently ____
f) concentrate on the activity ____
g) learn what was intended ___

28. Seating arrangement 2

29. The material test
M Method
A Appearance
T Teacher-friendly
E Extras
R Realistic
I Interesting
A Affordable
L Level
S Skills

30. INTERACTION
What is interaction?
Why is it important?
What makes interaction effective?

31. Patterns of interaction
Lockstep
Pair work
Individual work
Group work
Class as a whole