General Information
This is a general English class for students aged 16+ in an ESL setting. Students come from a variety of language backgrounds, and most of them are aiming to join mainstream UK education in order to sit their school-leaving exams (‘A-Levels') in due course. This lesson follows on from Emma Pre-intermediate 1and introduces a new topic (Fears, Phobias).
Materials used:
Soar, J. & L. (2000) New Headway English Course. PreIntermediate. Student's Book Oxford: OUP. Unit 10, specifically p. 76.
You tube videos
Notes:
The classrooms in the school are busy with classes non-stop, thus teachers cannot set up videos etc. beforehand, but have to do so in class.
TEACHER EDUCATION TASKS
Aim: to explore the use of video material in order to aid elicitation
Sequence:
Before viewing, discuss the following questions with a partner:
Now view both the youtube video used in class and the sequence of the class from minute 9:30 until minute 30:00.
Make a grid and fill in the missing information, The first line is done for you
What image/sequence of film is shown? | What is elicited (student's statements) | What does the teacher say to prompt student? | How does the teacher react? | What is the overall effect | How many students are engaged |
first view of tightrope walker | walking walking across it's dangerous | What's he doing? | walking across it's very dangerous for him | students are interested, seem engaged | 3 |
Compare your grid with that of another student. Try to answer the following questions
Aim: to explore the role of body language in creating classroom rapport and managing learners
Sequence:
Before viewing, draw one sketch of the classroom on a large piece of paper. Select a sequence of about 10-15 minutes to observe (note the start and finish time on the video) You will be viewing the sequence three times, with a slightly different focus with each viewing:
Gesture | Accompanying word(s) | Meaning | Student reaction | Time |
T raises right hand to head, then to stomach, then bends knees, slouches shoulders | like we say headache, stomach ache, hurting | support vocab meaning | yeah yeah | 37:38 |
Facial expression | Accompanying word(s) | Effect | Time |
T smiles and leans forward towards students | Student says: "I remember you said before, seminar room is for parties" | shows friendly listening / engagement | 1:11:27 |
Get together in groups of three and share your observations. For 1) discuss the following:
For 2) discuss the following: