| User Name |
Text |
| bpiki |
@eltchinwag Hi all. #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
Evening all. Two minutes and counting to #eltchinwag MLCs (mixed level classes). Q1. How do you define mixed levels? |
| LahiffP |
@bpiki @eltchinwag #eltchinwag @ChristineMulla Hi there! |
| LahiffP |
RT @ELTIreland: Evening all. Two minutes and counting to #eltchinwag MLCs (mixed level classes). Q1. How do you define mixed levels? |
| GarethSears |
@eltchinwag Good evening everyone! #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@LahiffP @ChristineMulla Hi backacha #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@bpiki Oh dear, I rookied, no #. Yes you're here. Welcome. #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @ELTIreland: Evening all. Two minutes and counting to #eltchinwag MLCs (mixed level classes). Q1. How do you define mixed levels? |
| ChristineMulla |
@GarethSears @eltchinwag That's the business. Welcome. #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ELTIreland To set the ball rolling I'd suggest that all classes are mixed level, but some are more mixed than others. #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
Agreed Peter. Let's roll the ball again and ask: How do you define mixed levels? #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@LahiffP @eltchinwag I would be inclined to agree however at the verylow levels like Beg and Elem I find it challenging #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@eltchinwag anyone there? #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@SLT_Kat #eltchinwag is kicking off now. Have you done a chat before? |
| eilymurphy |
@LahiffP @ELTIreland Hi all - despite all level testing + categorizing, luckily never had 2 Ss the same #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ELTIreland #eltchinwag Like any good bell curve, lowest numbers appear at each end of the range and get squeezed into the next class up. |
| bpiki |
@annamalikmorris @ELTIreland Hi Anna #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@annamalikmorris @eltchinwag #eltchinwag Hi Anna! |
| ChristineMulla |
Mixed level isn't just about language level, don't you think? Learner background, literacy levels, age all play a part in level #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@LahiffP @eltchinwag hi guys, can't see posts not sure why...#eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@eilymurphy @LahiffP Evening. There is always some element of difference. #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland I agree.Each studententers a class with a plethora of factors to consider when considering level #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ChristineMulla #eltchinwag Agreed! Students at the same language level can be uncomfortable doing the same topics due to age differences. |
| ChristineMulla |
@LahiffP @ELTIreland That they do. Gareth tweeted me a link which touched on that during the week. http://t.co/c7QLkXAceA #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@bpiki @annamalikmorris So how do you guys define mixed levels/abilities? #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@annamalikmorris @eltchinwag Put #eltchinwag into the search bar, and then select 'all', instead of 'top' on the list that comes up. |
| bpiki |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland also their cultural background and life experience pay a large part #eltchinwag |
| elliejeez |
RT @ChristineMulla: Come one, come all to #eltchinwag at 8pm (it's 7:15 now). Chatting Mixed levels. Dying to hear ideas! |
| ChristineMulla |
@SLT_Kat Do you mean class groups when you say 'sets? #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @bpiki: @ChristineMulla @ELTIreland also their cultural background and life experience pay a large part #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@ELTIreland I believe most classes are mixed ability classes #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@ChristineMulla Interests play a role too? If students aren't interested, they won't learn /vice versa. #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @GarethSears: @ChristineMulla Interests play a role too? If students aren't interested, they won't learn /vice versa. #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@SLT_Kat @ELTIreland #eltchinwag What was a set in that context? |
| eilymurphy |
@ChristineMulla @bpiki @annamalikmorris interesting point mixed levels vs mixed abilities... #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@annamalikmorris @eltchinwag Then remember to write or paste #eltchinwag into each response so we can see it. (I'm always forgetting). |
| SLT_Kat |
“@ChristineMulla #eltchinwag was talking about top / middle / bottom sets... More able groups to least able. |
| GarethSears |
@bpiki Totally agree, culture and experience plays a big role. If you have the experience, you can contribute at any level #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@eilymurphy @bpiki @annamalikmorris Aren't they more or less one in the same? #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland Id difine them as a grouping of students all unique with varying factors contributing to level #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
I don't believe any one class is the same level - you'll always have stdnts that are stronger/weaker than others #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @bpiki: @ChristineMulla @ELTIreland Id difine them as a grouping of students all unique with varying factors contributing to level #el… |
| SwanDOS |
Great topic idea - didn't realise this was the topic and was only looking for training on this for our teachers today #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @GarethSears: @bpiki Totally agree, culture and experience plays a big role. If you have the experience, you can contribute at any leve… |
| MaeBVee |
@bpiki @ChristineMulla @ELTIreland completely agree, Bianca. Well said! #eltchinwag |
| SwanDOS |
All classes are multilevel to some degree #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
@ChristineMulla @bpiki @annamalikmorris mayB some Ss can have same level start of course but will make faster/slower progress?#eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
RT @MaeBVee: I don't believe any one class is the same level - you'll always have stdnts that are stronger/weaker than others #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@SLT_Kat I was least able in a Spanish group for a while, then became the most able, probably due to experience in 'education' #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@ChristineMulla @eilymurphy @bpiki for me they would be, I'd usually use the term mixed abilities as it refers to skills #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@eltireland appologies for typos. Im using my phone #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@SLT_Kat @ChristineMulla #eltchinwag That works if there is a sense of mobility. Is there a chance of a student getting branded and stuck? |
| SLT_Kat |
“@eilymurphy: @LahiffP @ELTIreland Hi all - despite all level testing + categorizing, never had 2 Ss the same #eltchinwag”. So true!! |
| SwanDOS |
Teens are an age group where it can be advantageous/preferable to have a mixed level group #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@LahiffP @eilymurphy @ChristineMulla @bpiki students often get misplaced and also they're so different when it comes to skills #eltchinwag |
| DaltonJoanne79 |
I think individual stds can have mixed levels in different skills so A2 speaker could be in B1 class because of gram. knowledge #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
RT @SLT_Kat: “@eilymurphy: @LahiffP @ELTIreland Hi all - despite all level testing + categorizing, never had 2 Ss the same #eltchinwag”. So… |
| LahiffP |
RT @SLT_Kat: “@eilymurphy: @LahiffP @ELTIreland Hi all - despite all level testing + categorizing, never had 2 Ss the same #eltchinwag”. So… |
| eilymurphy |
@SwanDOS do teens boost/emulate each other? help each other out? #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
Let's move on a little. Q2: What are the advantages and challenges of teaching mixed levels? #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @eilymurphy: @SwanDOS do teens boost/emulate each other? help each other out? #eltchinwag |
| SwanDOS |
Peer work all the more important with big level differences #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@MaeBVee @ELTIreland I agree Victoria. I dont believe Ss r ever equally matched on level therefore always presenting us with MLs #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@DaltonJoanne79 See this a lot with Korean Ss for eg. Great grammar base, but unable to communicate effectively. #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
It's difficult to define a level for ss, no? I think because since it isn't so black and white, ull always have a mixed class #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
@DaltonJoanne79 for me see this with engineers vs people in sales jobs;) #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
What about 'spiky' students? Do they add difficulty, or otherwise do they provide a model for certain skills? (more questions!) #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@eilymurphy @SwanDOS I think so. If lucky to get a few with interest, they drive it in others. Healthy competition.. #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @annamalikmorris: @LahiffP @eilymurphy @ChristineMulla @bpiki students often get misplaced and also they're so different when it comes t… |
| LahiffP |
@SwanDOS True, as long as they're similar ages. Collaborative work can allow everyone to contribute according to their ability. #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@GarethSears @ELTIreland @ChristineMulla agree, would add aptitude here, some just aren't good at languages #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
@ELTIreland the advantage is that there's a challenge! #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@ELTIreland I can see more advantages for 'lower level' students, in terms of models, drive, etc (unless they lose confidence) #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @GarethSears: What about 'spiky' students? Do they add difficulty, or otherwise do they provide a model for certain skills? (more questi… |
| bpiki |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland Challenges:management.If there is 2 gr8 a divide managing the class can be tough.How do u all do it? #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
RT @MaeBVee: @ELTIreland the advantage is that there's a challenge! #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @MaeBVee: @ELTIreland the advantage is that there's a challenge! #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@SwanDOS so true, have to remember to vary groupings: similar level pairs, different level pair, peer teaching is invaluable #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ELTIreland #eltchinwag As @SwanDos have been saying collaborative peer work can benefit everyone, if well-managed. |
| eilymurphy |
@ELTIreland pros: makes T think and make S do more groupwork, cons: makes more work for T and can frustrate some Ss #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
The challenge is also constantly grading your material/language within one setting I feel #eltchinwag |
| SLT_Kat |
@ChristineMulla @eilymurphy @SwanDOS #eltchinwag nothing beats healthy competition!!! Students thrive on it!!!! |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @SLT_Kat: @ChristineMulla @eilymurphy @SwanDOS #eltchinwag nothing beats healthy competition!!! Students thrive on it!!!! |
| GarethSears |
@MaeBVee Spikey/spiky - students with high lvl in a few aspects and considerably lower in others #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@MaeBVee #eltchinwag Should be have levels at all? I'd favour reducing it to 3 for general English, basic, independent and proficient. |
| ChristineMulla |
@GarethSears Loss of confidence can be easy when you have someone who appears flawless beside you, jealousy rears too. #eltchinwag |
| SwanDOS |
RT @LahiffP: @ELTIreland #eltchinwag As @SwanDos have been saying collaborative peer work can benefit everyone, if well-managed. |
| SwanDOS |
RT @SLT_Kat: @ChristineMulla @eilymurphy @SwanDOS #eltchinwag nothing beats healthy competition!!! Students thrive on it!!!! |
| eilymurphy |
@LahiffP @MaeBVee while I tend to agree w u, this would not go down well with HR managers who want to see progresswith scores!! #eltchinwag |
| annamalikmorris |
@MaeBVee @ELTIreland challenge for us and students, some stronger sets might get frustrated though, crucial to keep them focused #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@eilymurphy @DaltonJoanne79 #eltchinwag Different types of learner need different type of class more that different levels do in some ways. |
| jamesgaffney |
@ChristineMulla I totally agree! In the past I've found it challenging to teach Beginner students with mixed literacy levels #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
RT @LahiffP: @eilymurphy @DaltonJoanne79 #eltchinwag Different types of learner need different type of class more that different levels do… |
| GarethSears |
@lahiffp @maebvee #eltchinwag I cnt help but feel that employers value the 'grade' in Spain too much. Thus they 'need' a level. |
| bpiki |
@ELTIreland also for T, low lvls variation can be exhausting, forSs boring or frustrating #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
@LahiffP @DaltonJoanne79 you're on to sth here #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@GarethSears #eltchinwag The challenge is to co-opt them. Give them an organising role, rather than a reporting role. |
| ChristineMulla |
@LahiffP @SwanDOS Not to mention Ss who want feel of progression. Poss to stay at indep for ages or lose drive to reach prof #eltchinwag |
| SLT_Kat |
@ChristineMulla: @GarethSears #eltchinwag this is a risk and why changing seating plan is helpful - sometimes pairs other towns groups ... |
| bpiki |
@ELTIreland Something else to consider would be learning style #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
OK guys, let's hear some management ideas. Q3: How do you select materials to use with mixed level classes? #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@eilymurphy @MaeBVee #eltchinwag HR Managers, as usual, are measuring the wrong thing. |
| MaeBVee |
I find that with mixed levels, it's the hgher students that tend to suffer as well. Easier to drag down than to bring up? #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
@ELTIreland I focus on content, rather than a specific english point. #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@jamesgaffney Yes when one can't write and others are miles ahead. Moves from ELT to literacy classes. #eltchinwag |
| Jane_Seely |
@ELTIreland Very late to the party this evening, just catching up on tweets thus far! #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@ELTIreland @ChristineMulla I use alot of visual materials because they are easily adapted #eltchinwag |
| SLT_Kat |
@ChristineMulla #eltchinwag loved the chat - look forward to next time. Do give me a shout!! |
| ELTIreland |
RT @MaeBVee: @ELTIreland I focus on content, rather than a specific english point. #eltchinwag I've read about 'themed teaching' |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @ELTIreland: OK guys, let's hear some management ideas. Q3: How do you select materials to use with mixed level classes? #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ChristineMulla @SwanDOS #eltchinwag To a large extent progress is scaffolding. It's about creating the illusion that learning is linear. |
| DaltonJoanne79 |
Easy to adapt stuff, let stds wrk on same topic w diff objectives #eltchinwag |
| SwanDOS |
Teachers may reject mixed level due to expectations of "perfect" placement, managing this expectation can be a journey #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
@ELTIreland broad topics with details done outside of class (HW) some faves: one tomic 3 levels http://t.co/kD6stdnTc1 #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@ELTIreland #eltchinwag i try and go for more open questions, rather than closed (eg cloze). Students use as much language as they can |
| ChristineMulla |
@SLT_Kat Sorry you gotta go. Next one is on May 12th, 8-9 pm. Adapting skills materials. Skill to be announced. #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
Materials that can be appreciated by all, whilst some may learn difficult objectives throughout the lesson. #eltchinwag |
| SwanDOS |
@DaltonJoanne79 #eltchinwag easily extendable tasks so some ss can take a task further. HDT also a good standpoint in this respect... |
| LahiffP |
@bpiki @ELTIreland #eltchinwag Totally agree! Could you then have a visual, a kinestetic, an auditory and an olfactory class :) |
| eilymurphy |
@ELTIreland News in Levels Ss pick listening level they feel OK with http://t.co/MsOhAMDxRi #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@DaltonJoanne79 @ELTIreland easy to adapt is essential, the thought of preparing/planning 3 classes in 1 gives me the shivers #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
For speaking, get them to write beforehand to allow time for all levels to have sth to say. #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
RT @DaltonJoanne79: Easy to adapt stuff, let stds wrk on same topic w diff objectives #eltchinwag |
| BradELT |
RT @ChristineMulla: @SLT_Kat Sorry you gotta go. Next one is on May 12th, 8-9 pm. Adapting skills materials. Skill to be announced. #eltchi… |
| SLT_Kat |
@ChristineMulla look forward to it & networking more with Irish teachers (being from Galway myself!) #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
@SwanDOS @DaltonJoanne79 How do you correct those further tasks that some did but others didn't ? #eltchinwag |
| SwanDOS |
@LahiffP @bpiki @ELTIreland #eltchinwag ooooh, bringing multiple intelligences into the mix...! I'm not a fan! |
| bpiki |
@LahiffP @ELTIreland Exactly! Im a strong believer in the multiple intelligence theory and feel it helps hugely with MLs #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
Do you have time to adapt the same text in four different ways? If not, what can you do? #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @MaeBVee: @SwanDOS @DaltonJoanne79 How do you correct those further tasks that some did but others didn't ? #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ChristineMulla @jamesgaffney #eltchinwag Individual preparation time is the essential tool that makes mixed level lessons work. |
| GarethSears |
@MaeBVee @SwanDOS @DaltonJoanne79 is it necessary to correct there and then? some 'further reading' on a class bulletin board? #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
@Jane_Seely Evening. Good to have you. #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @DaltonJoanne79: Easy to adapt stuff, let stds wrk on same topic w diff objectives #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland use telling time for example. This can be adapted in four ways easily. #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@ChristineMulla I would say no to the adapting point. Listening is even more of a problem. Lots of live listening? #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@DaltonJoanne79 Find time difficult to think of and set 4 diff obj. #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland Kin:game"what's the time mr. Wolf" #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
RT @SLT_Kat: @ChristineMulla look forward to it & networking more with Irish teachers (being from Galway myself!) #eltchinwag |
| Jane_Seely |
@MaeBVee I was wondering the same thing myself! #eltchinwag |
| Jane_Seely |
RT @ChristineMulla: For speaking, get them to write beforehand to allow time for all levels to have sth to say. #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
@GarethSears Edmodo would be a great tool for this, if T willing and able to take time to post. #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@SwanDOS @bpiki @ELTIreland #eltchinwag Evidence for mutually exclusive learning styles is weak, but still holds that we learn differently. |
| bpiki |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland Aud:paired listening dictation perhaps. #eltchinwag |
| Louiseguyett |
@ChristineMulla @Jane_Seely #eltchinwag great idea Chritine that way Ss are challenged 2 use more complex language if they can |
| ELTIreland |
So guys, we're moving towards 9. Q4: How do you manage peer-to-peer work and grouping in MLC? #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
@bpiki how would you go about that? #eltchinwag |
| DaltonJoanne79 |
Got to step out now, look fwd to reading rest of conversation. #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@MaeBVee @SwanDOS true, I guess you could correct in an inclusive manner with the other students. Exposure can be a good thing! #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@bpiki @ELTIreland #eltchinwag Also need to bear in mind that not everyone thrives on collaboration and get away from one size fits all. |
| bpiki |
@ELTIreland @ChristineMulla I try blend Gardner's MIT and Montessori methods when teaching mixed levels #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@LahiffP @SwanDOS @bpiki @ELTIreland Think I'll put multiple intelligences on the list of #eltchinwag topics for May, shall I? |
| LahiffP |
@ChristineMulla #eltchinwag Involve the students in adapting the texts, using CLIL strategies? |
| ChristineMulla |
@LahiffP Little bit more... #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
“@bpiki: @ELTIreland @ChristineMulla "Gardner's MIT and Montessori methods" sounds juicy! Links / info? :D #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @bpiki: @ELTIreland @ChristineMulla I try blend Gardner's MIT and Montessori methods when teaching mixed levels #eltchinwag |
| Louiseguyett |
@ELTIreland #eltchinwag sometimes it's good to put strong & weak Ss together. Also good to put strong & strong they don't get frustrated |
| MaeBVee |
@ELTIreland is it wrong if I say personality types? #eltchinwag |
| SLT_Kat |
@ChristineMulla #eltchinwag Anyone there want to use or share an activity on this brilliant toolkit? http://t.co/FvA67OVDxt@ASTsupportAAli |
| bpiki |
@MaeBVee @ELTIreland eg.comparative sounds using montessori sound cylinders. This is Aud/Kines/Visual and covers target language #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@Jane_Seely @MaeBVee #eltchinwag Peer correction among those that did them would be my suggestion. |
| Louiseguyett |
@MaeBVee @ELTIreland #eltchinwag not at all! Personality plays a huge part in class dynamic & productivity. Ss work better if happy & comfy |
| ASTsupportAAli |
RT @SLT_Kat: @ChristineMulla #eltchinwag Anyone there want to use or share an activity on this brilliant toolkit? http://t.co/FvA67OVDxt@A… |
| eilymurphy |
@ELTIreland keep changing the groups seems to work best - better for class cohesion as a whole #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@MaeBVee Nothing's wrong if it works in your classroom. I blend types all the time, it's essential. #eltchinwag |
| Jane_Seely |
@ELTIreland Depends on activity and Ss dynamic; 'strong' with 'weak' is great in grammar exercises but can be disaster in convo #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@Louiseguyett Hi Louise. Do you find grouping/pairing difficult in mixed level classes? #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @ELTIreland: So guys, we're moving towards 9. Q4: How do you manage peer-to-peer work and grouping in MLC? #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
That's uslly how I group in MLs. It's not always avoid strong-to-weak. If they generally work well 2gthr, group 'em despite lvl #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@Louiseguyett @MaeBVee @ELTIreland #eltchinwag Have to consider personality types when mixing groups, I think we do this informally anyway. |
| Louiseguyett |
@MaeBVee totally agree. They're more motivated if they like their group or partner. #eltchinwag |
| SarahHennessey4 |
RT @SLT_Kat: @ChristineMulla #eltchinwag Anyone there want to use or share an activity on this brilliant toolkit? http://t.co/FvA67OVDxt@A… |
| ELTIreland |
RT @Louiseguyett: @MaeBVee totally agree. They're more motivated if they like their group or partner. #eltchinwag |
| bpiki |
@ELTIreland Well all. Sorry I have to go. Great chatting.#eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
have seen "weak" S who becomes reliant on "strong" partner tho, need to shale it up sometimes #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
@ELTIreland it absolutely depends on the activity as well. Again, it's not so black & white. #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
Thanks for coming B. See you for the next one. #eltchinwag |
| ainzyoshea |
@MaeBVee @ELTIreland Personality plays a role in learning. Getting on with partner encourages it #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@Louiseguyett @MaeBVee #eltchinwag And more motivated if doing it for each other, rather than for the teacher alone. |
| MaeBVee |
@eilymurphy completely agree! No harm in switching it up. We switch up material, why not students? #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
#eltchinwag anyone group 'explicitly' in other ML settings such as conversation classes or the pub? |
| GarethSears |
@bpiki see you! #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ainzyoshea @MaeBVee @ELTIreland #eltchinwag Though it's part of the hidden syllabus to teach people to get on with different types as well. |
| ELTIreland |
@bpiki Pushing for a final q. Q4: What would you say to a new teacher prepping for their first MLC? #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@GarethSears How do you mean exactly? #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@GarethSears #eltchinwag Would you let choose their own groups? Sometimes that can work too. |
| GarethSears |
Not that 'life' has groups, but I tend to find lower ability students' confidence / contributions dip a bit in those settings #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@eilymurphy Yes and sometimes they'll try to hide. Need to be on the ball and tweak pairing where nec. #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @ELTIreland: @bpiki Pushing for a final q. Q4: What would you say to a new teacher prepping for their first MLC? #eltchinwag |
| Jane_Seely |
RT @ChristineMulla: @eilymurphy Yes and sometimes they'll try to hide. Need to be on the ball and tweak pairing where nec. #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
@GarethSears I've taken a group to a coffee shop before. English only. They loved it and despite level, they all had sim. q's #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@LahiffP @GarethSears I do that often. Think you really need to know class and them know each other. #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@LahiffP true, but sometimes I work with quite small groups, I.e. 4/5 people. They tend to all want to follow the same thread #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
@ELTIreland good Q-tough for new T- 1. You will learn a lot! 2. Give S choice of content at diff lvls and follow their lead #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@ELTIreland @bpiki #eltchinwag Give them time to think and only move them on when they are ready, they won't all work at the same pace. |
| Jane_Seely |
@LahiffP @ainzyoshea @MaeBVee @ELTIreland Also have to rec. when Ss are really not getting on w/ each other&move strategically #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@GarethSears #eltchinwag Real life is scary, there is no safety net as there is in class, important to brave it thought. |
| MaeBVee |
@ELTIreland pick a topic they'll ALL enjoy! If they're diff lvls, at least have them all on the same page! #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@GarethSears Doesn't life have groups, in some way? Less experienced/well-read for eg converse less in a group setting. #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@ELTIreland as a relatively new teacher never having taught many Mixed (with a capital M) I'm keen for any tips! #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @eilymurphy: @ELTIreland good Q-tough for new T- 1. You will learn a lot! 2. Give S choice of content at diff lvls and follow their lead… |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @LahiffP: @ELTIreland @bpiki #eltchinwag Give them time to think and only move them on when they are ready, they won't all work at the s… |
| Louiseguyett |
@ChristineMulla @Jane_Seely @eilymurphy #eltchinwag Scrivener talks about assigning a role 2 each S in the group, everyone included |
| ELTIreland |
Ooo, my my did we move quickly tonight. Coming to a close all. Anyone interested in writing a summary? #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
@MaeBVee @GarethSears for ML,link w Jungle vs garden listening,low lvls need exposure 2 real life too,same input but diff output #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@ChristineMulla @LahiffP true words spoken all around! #eltchinwag |
| Jane_Seely |
@ELTIreland Be prepared with variety of activities for different L speeds and be generous with your time for higher and lower #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@GarethSears @ELTIreland Always have sth up sleeve for fast finishers, task related or not, with ans on back for self-correction #eltchinwag |
| LahiffP |
@GarethSears @ELTIreland #eltchinwag Be prepared to simplify tasks, quietly, even after they've started, for the students who're struggling. |
| ChristineMulla |
RT @ELTIreland: Ooo, my my did we move quickly tonight. Coming to a close all. Anyone interested in writing a summary? #eltchinwag |
| SLT_Kat |
RT @LahiffP: @GarethSears @ELTIreland #eltchinwag Be prepared to simplify tasks, quietly, even after they've started, for the students who'… |
| GarethSears |
@ELTIreland well everyone it's been a pleasure, thanks for all the great ideas! I'll be sure to be here for the next :D #eltchinwag |
| ainzyoshea |
@ChristineMulla @ELTIreland great tip Christine! #eltchinwag |
| Louiseguyett |
@ELTIreland thank you! Apologies for arriving so late. #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
Next #eltchinwag on Monday May 12th. Adapting Materials. Skill to be announced next week. |
| LahiffP |
RT @ChristineMulla: Next #eltchinwag on Monday May 12th. Adapting Materials. Skill to be announced next week. |
| ChristineMulla |
@GarethSears Thanks for coming Gareth. See you on Monday May 12th for adapting materials to classes. #eltchinwag |
| MaeBVee |
It's been awesome as always!! Looking fwd to next week! #eltchinwag |
| ChristineMulla |
@Louiseguyett Thanks for joining. May 12th we kick off monthly adapting materials. (Was is listening first?) #eltchinwag |
| eilymurphy |
@ChristineMulla Thanks for another good one! Bye everyone #eltchinwag |
| ELTIreland |
@eilymurphy See you @eilymurphy Thanks for coming. #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
RT @ChristineMulla: @GarethSears Thanks for coming Gareth. See you on Monday May 12th for adapting materials to classes. #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
RT @ChristineMulla: Next #eltchinwag on Monday May 12th. Adapting Materials. Skill to be announced next week. |
| ChristineMulla |
Tweeted by @eilymurphy How the Guardian adapts articles to different levels. Excellent resource: http://t.co/jzo8UzcL8P #eltchinwag |
| GarethSears |
@ELTIreland @eltchinwag #eltchinwag anybody got a summary from the pron #chinwag? I'd be mega interested! |
| GarethSears |
RT @ChristineMulla: Tweeted by @eilymurphy How the Guardian adapts articles to different levels. Excellent resource: http://t.co/jzo8UzcL8P… |
| Jane_Seely |
@GarethSears @ELTIreland @eltchinwag Working on it! Hopefully will have it out in the next day or two! #eltchinwag |
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