Teaching those that can, and those that can eventually

FOŘTOVÁ, Nikola. Teaching those that can, and those that can eventually. In The Levels Conference, Brno, 12 October 2014. 2013.

Basic information

• Original name: Teaching those that can, and those that can eventually
• Authors: FOŘTOVÁ, Nikola (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
• Edition: The Levels Conference, Brno, 12 October 2014, 2013.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Field of Study: 50300 5.3 Education
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• WWW: http://www.ilcbrno.cz/files/ckeditor/Download/ILCIHBRNO-Levels-Conference-Abstracts_2013.pdf
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14210/13:00078728
• Organization unit: Faculty of Arts
• Keywords in English: Teacher training; Mixed ability
• Tags: rivok

Abstract

Once upon a time, an English EFL teacher came to Brno. Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching, she landed a job teaching English right away. Though enjoyable, she often found the lessons challenging. Why, she wondered, were some learners following the lessons, whilst others were falling behind? Why were some learners paying attention and cooperating, whilst others seemed disinterested and misbehaved? Why does it feel that some learners are having to slow down so that others can catch up? Her conclusion was simple: some learners are just more capable and clever than others. If only someone had told her about mixed ability and strategies for dealing with it..... Beginning with a look at what constitutes diversity in class, this session aims to consider the disadvantages and advantages of dealing with the mix, and suggests a range of practical activities and modes of working to show how we can direct and engage all our learners, whilst catering for the varying language levels. After all, everyone can do something, but no-one can do everything.