6. What do we mean by “traditional teaching”?
Heavily grammar-based
Unemotional and ‘serious’
Focus on writing, not speaking
The teacher is always right
One-way communication
Silent children
Mistakes are bad
Discipline enforced by fear
8. “Affective teaching” means
Structured fun
Sense of discovery
Teamwork between pupils and teachers
Involving emotions
Mistakes are ok
Teaching the child, not the subject
Class-agreed standards and goals
Relating lessons to real life
11. An academic quote
“language learning success depends less on materials,
techniques and linguistic analyses…
…. and more on what goes on inside and between the people
in the classroom”
(Stevic, 1980)
12. Affective and Effective Methods
Total Physical Response
Songs
Chants and rhymes
Puppets
Flashcards
Games
Stories
13. Practical ideas for fresh teachers
Starting the lesson:
–Introduce yourself when in a new class.
–Plan something simple to start the lesson.
–Use a special name card.
–Prepare a routine that the children like.
Ending the lesson:
–Make a list of phrases for closing the lesson.
14. Practical ideas for fresh teachers
Organising the classroom:
–Make a list of everyday instructions.
–Make a list of classroom language for each activity and
prepare to use it during the day.
–Use wall charts or posters to help children remember that
you are doing English.
–Encourage children to use English for routine classroom
requests by praising any effort they make.