1. PERSONALIZATION
IN THE TPRS CLASSROOM
Scott Benedict & Carol Sutton
Las Vegas, Nevada • July 2012

2. Always, always, we must
consider the children,
remembering that each one of
them is more important than
any speeded-up notion of
excellence. ! !
— Susan Ohanian

3. BENEFITS OF
PERSONALIZATION

4. BENEFITS OF
PERSONALIZATION
Keeps students’ attention

5. BENEFITS OF
PERSONALIZATION
Builds a sense of community

6. BENEFITS OF
PERSONALIZATION
Wins over the resistant students

7. KEYS TO PERSONALIZATION

8. GREETING
Greet individuals as they enter.

9. LEARN THEIR NAMES
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
If you remember my name,
you pay me a subtle
compliment; you indicate
that I have made an
impression on you.
Remember my name, and
you add to my feeling of
importance.
– Dale Carnegie

10. TEACH TO THE EYES
The key to connecting
to their hearts &
minds
The gauge of their
comprehension and
engagement levels

11. INCLUDE ALL STUDENTS
Don’t let the strong
personalities always
steal the show
Make every individual
feel special

12. FOCUS ON THE STUDENTS
Take genuine
interest in getting
to know them.

13. PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR
ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS

14. PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR
ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
Who loves /hates the spotlight?

15. PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR
ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
Whose image could use a boost?

16. PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR
ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
Who are your barometers?

17. PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR
ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
Who needs the challenging
questions to keep them engaged?

18. CASUAL CONVERSATION
Just talk to them,
and the high
frequency
expressions will
surface naturally.

19. CASUAL CONVERSATION
You have the curriculum in the
back of your mind.
Ask the questions that
bring out your curriculum.

20. COMPARE & CONTRAST
with each other • with fictional characters • with celebrities

21. STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS

22. STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Work in advanced structures
and vocabulary

23. STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Ask more complex questions

24. STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Expect more detailed interaction

25. STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Hold your upper levels and
“superstars” accountable for
ability and accuracy

26. STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Include speculation
about what might happen

27. CLASSROOM PERSONA

28. CLASSROOM PERSONA
Use real facts about
the students as a base.

29. CLASSROOM PERSONA
Embellish the facts with humor.

30. CLASSROOM PERSONA
Always cast the students
in the most positive light.

31. CLASSROOM PERSONA
Create a persona
for all students over time.

32. CLASSROOM PERSONA
Increase the complexity
over the year.

33. GERMAN DEMO
PERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
POWERFUL PQA
ANY LEVEL, EVEN BEGINNERS
ON THE FIRST DAY

34. GERMAN DEMO
PERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
LEVEL 1
What they like to do

35. GERMAN DEMO
PERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
LEVEL 2
What they are afraid of

36. GERMAN DEMO
PERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
LEVEL 3
What makes them unique

37. GERMAN DEMO
PERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
LEVEL 4
What they would do
if they had a million dollars

38. PRACTICE ONE
What did you do
over the weekend?

39. PRACTICE ONE
What don’t you know after they
answer the basic question?
Who?
What?
Where?
Why?
How?

40. PRACTICE TWO
1. Pick a structure that you have
to teach next year.
2. Write three personalized
questions.

41. TAKE JOY IN DISCOVERING
WHAT MAKES EACH OF
YOUR STUDENTS SPECIAL