Classroom Management Techniques Flashcards
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What is the purpose of 'grouping' learners in different ways during a lesson?
Answer: To vary interaction patterns, promote collaboration, and give learners practice in different social communication contexts
Varying group configurations (pairs, small groups, teams, whole class) provides different interaction opportunities, promotes collaborative learning, and maintains learner engagement.
What does 'giving clear instructions' involve in lesson delivery?
Answer: Using simple, sequenced language, checking understanding with ICQs, and sometimes demonstrating the task before learners begin
Clear instructions are brief, logical, and appropriately levelled; they may be accompanied by a demonstration and followed by ICQs to confirm that learners understand the task before starting.
What is 'seating arrangement' and how can it affect language learning?
Answer: The physical arrangement of desks and chairs in the classroom, which can either facilitate or restrict different types of interaction and learning
Seating arrangements (rows, horseshoe, clusters, etc.) directly influence who talks to whom, the level of teacher-learner eye contact, and the type of interaction and activity possible in the lesson.
What does 'managing mixed-ability classes' involve?
Answer: Using differentiated tasks, extension activities, and flexible grouping to meet the needs of learners at different proficiency levels in the same class
Managing mixed-ability classes requires differentiation strategies such as tiered tasks, extension activities for stronger learners, additional scaffolding for weaker learners, and strategic group pairing.
What is the role of 'peer correction' in a language classroom?
Answer: A technique in which learners identify and correct each other's errors, promoting active engagement with language accuracy
Peer correction involves learners identifying and discussing each other's errors, which develops metalinguistic awareness, encourages collaborative learning, and reduces over-dependence on the teacher.
What does 'managing learner behaviour' involve in a language classroom?
Answer: Establishing and maintaining clear expectations, routines, and norms to create a productive and respectful learning environment
Managing learner behaviour involves establishing clear classroom routines, expectations, and norms — and responding constructively to disruptions — to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.