Classroom management is vital in the language classroom for several reasons. Effective classroom management creates a safe learning environment which maximizes student engagement and facilitates communication. It also helps to establish clear rules and expectations, which reduce disruptions and cultivate respect and responsibility for students’ own learning. The following techniques
I’ve always loved reading. But when I started teaching, I found that my young learners didn’t necessarily share my views. Instead, I found that some of my class didn’t like reading, didn’t read (even in their first language), and felt that reading was boring. My students rapidly divided into two
In today’s media-saturated world, young learners are constantly presented with information from many different sources. As educators, it’s important to equip our students with the skills to navigate this complex landscape with confidence and discernment. In this post, we’re going to examine the connection between media literacy and critical thinking,
For young learners of English, the world is full of wonders waiting to be explored, challenges to be overcome, and lessons to be learned. Finding English language learning content that can bring those wonders into the classroom or finding role models to inspire young learners can be challenging. Who better
What skills do our young English language learners need in order to communicate effectively and make sense of the world? Traditionally literacy has been thought of as having the ability to read and write, but is that really sufficient in the media and information-rich world we live in? Our young
Download our position paper to learn about the value of multiple literacies in the English language classsroom.
Sustainability isn’t just a trending topic — which is why it’s more important than ever that we start considering how we can weave it into our educational practices. In a recent webinar, ‘Sustainable Life: Combining Project-Based Learning and Problem Solving in English Language Teaching’, we looked at why sustainability really
The Climate Crisis has the power to evoke the widest spectrum of emotions you can possibly imagine, from anxiety and fear to hope and empowerment. These feelings profoundly impact how we approach the topic in educational settings. In a recent webinar with National Geographic Learning, I explored strategies for addressing
A few years ago I came across an extraordinary photo entitled Moonwalk by filmmaker and photographer Renan Ozturk. The image is of tightrope walker Andy Lewis, poised, midair, between two towering granite rocks in the state of Utah. The crisp, white, larger-than-life moon rises from the horizon in the background
Creating space for inquiry-based learning in the English language classroom can be difficult for teachers to navigate. We often feel caught between the spontaneity of the group before us as we explore an ongoing unit, and our need to meet curricular demands and make the best use of pedagogical materials.