| Classroom Management - Unit 9 |
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How can I give and check classroom instructions?
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Introduction
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本单元主要讲教师在使用课堂用语时要尽量使用英语的重要性，因为这种方法能使孩子们最大程度地接触到第二语言。另外，它还介绍了帮助孩子们理解这些课堂用语的一些方。
(本单元的Flash课件请参见www.in2english.com.cn/teaching/) |
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Introduction
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Will children understand
classroom instructions given in English? How can I make classroom instructions
clear? How can I support children's understanding of these instructions?
How do I know that the instructions have been understood? Read on for ideas. |
| 1. Can children understand classroom instructions
in English? |
· If you use English in classroom instructions,
it gives children a good chance to develop their listening skills in a context
where English is used for real communication.
· It is true that some children
may not be able to understand all the words when instructions are given
in English at first.
· However, this is a similar situation to how young
children learn their own first language. If parents support children's understanding,
children usually understand the meaning, even if they don't understand all
the words.
· The teacher can also help children to understand classroom instructions
by giving them clearly and by supporting them. |
| 2. How can I give clear classroom instructions? |
· Firstly, make sure you get
everyone's attention. Wait until everyone is looking at you.
· Speak clearly,
but not too slowly.
· Try to use sentences which are not too long.
· You
can write instructions on a piece of paper to help you if necessary, but
make sure you keep eye contact with the children. |
| 3. How can I support my classroom instructions? |
· You can help children to understand
by supporting your instructions with hand gestures, facial expressions,
and intonation.
· Sometimes pictures or real objects can be used.
· To help
with some instruction vocabulary, you can also write key points on the blackboard.
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You can help children to understand and pay attention by checking the instructions
with them. |
| 4. How can I check my classroom instructions?
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· Don't ask 'Do you understand?'
Children may think they have understood when they have not, or may say just
'yes' to please you.
· One alternative is to ask children to explain in
Chinese what they have to do. This is a clear and economical way for you
to see if children have really understood.
· As children's English develops,
you can ask them checking questions in English ('Will you work in twos or
fours?' 'Will you speak or write?' 'Have you got five or ten minutes for
this activity?') |
| 一、Summary |
| Using English as
much as possible in classroom instructions can be beneficial for your students
in several ways. This may a difficult task for students but there are ways
of helping children understand classroom instructions. |
| 二、Glossary |
· support (v and n) 支持
· develop (v) 发展
· context (v) 上下文
· communication (n) 交流
· gesture (n) 手势
· facial expression (n) 面部表情
· intonation (n)语调，声调
· eye contact (n and v) 眼神交流
· economical (adj) 经济的
· alternative (n and adj) 二者择一的 |
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