| Classroom Management - Unit 6 |
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When and how can I correct children's speaking errors?
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Introduction
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父母往往把孩子们说话时的语误归结为教师没有教好，或者学生们的学习习惯不好。这两种关于语误的看法都是不对的。语误是学习过程中发生的一种非常自然的现象，实际上这些语误能告诉你孩子们的学习进度。
(本单元的Flash课件请参见www.in2english.com.cn/teaching/) |
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Introduction
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In this unit we
will look at four questions: Why do children make errors? Can errors be
a positive sign? How much should you correct errors? How can you help children
when they make errors? |
| 1. Why do children make errors? |
· When children are tired it is hard to pay attention
and they may not have understood part of the lesson.
· Sometimes children
use Chinese language patterns in English.
· A vocabulary error may indicate
that there is some confusion.
· Errors are actually a very natural part of
the learning process and they are a necessary part of the learning process. |
| 2. Can errors be a positive sign? |
· Errors provide information
about what progress the child and the class are making. If many of the children
are making the same errors, you may decide to review part of a lesson.
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Errors can actually show learning. It is natural for language learners to
overgeneralise rules. It is like an experimental process. We try something
to see if it works. If it doesn't work, we try something else until we get
it right. Errors can be a part of the experimentation. |
| 3. Should I always correct errors? |
· More correction does NOT lead
to fewer errors.
· If the aim of the lesson is on accuracy, focus some attention
on correcting errors.
· If the aim of the lesson is on fluency, focus more
attention on successful communication and less on the errors that occur.
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If the teacher corrects too much, it could affect negatively the children's
willingness and motivation to participate in class.
· Too much stress on
error correction may intimidate children into silence. |
| 4. How can I help children when they make errors? |
· You can show that an error
has been made by giving a surprised look.
· Sometimes simply shaking your
head is enough to indicate a mistake.
· Hand gestures are also an effective
way to point out errors.
· You can note errors and write them on the board
at the end of class and ask children to correct them. |
| 一、Summary |
| Errors should not be considered
negative indications of teaching or learning. They are very powerful aids
to both teacher and student. Learn how to take advantage of the information
they provide so that you can help your learners. |
| 二、Glossary |
· indicate (v.) indication (n.)
预示（动词或名词）
· confusion (n.) 混淆
· review (v) 复习
· overgeneralise (v.)过分抽象
· experimental (adj.) experimentation (n.) 试验性的（形容词）试验（名词）
· aim (n.)
目标
· accuracy (n.) 准确
· fluency (n.) 流利
· occur (v.) 出现
· motivation (n.) 动机
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stress (v.) 强调
· intimidate (v.) 吓唬
· aids (n.) 帮助 |
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