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Catering for Learner Diversity in English language teaching

Catering for Learner Diversity in English language teaching. Presenters:. Mr. Séan Scully. Dr. Kamy Dilrajh. 25 March 2011. Objectives. To consider the factors that contribute to the diversity of students we teach

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Catering for Learner Diversity in English language teaching

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  1. Catering for Learner Diversity in English language teaching Presenters: Mr. Séan Scully Dr. Kamy Dilrajh 25 March 2011

  2. Objectives • To consider the factors that contribute to the diversity of students we teach • To become familiar with activities and strategies that cater for student diversity • To briefly explore behaviour management issues • To investigate Multiple Intelligences Theory and different learning styles

  3. Why Cater for Learner Diversity? • What makes your learners different? • Discuss.

  4. Learning Disabilities Socioeconomic Status Interests Giftedness Learner Diversity Multiple Intelligences Ethnicity Learning Styles Behaviours Cognitive Abilities Motivation

  5. Some challenges facing our students • Learning Disorders • Behaviour Disorders

  6. Classroom Management Establish classroom rules Apply the rules fairly Encourage desired behaviour Have consequences for breaking a rule Be firm and consistent Make eye contact with students Enforce a zero noise signal Consider seating arrangements Ensure lessons are fully planned Make sure your voice is non-threatening Value all contributions Understand the impact of Multiple Intelligences Have fun and relax Allow ‘wait’ time

  7. Problem Solving Hot PotatoActivity • Read the scenarios and discuss • Write a brief solution (individual or group) • On given signal, pass the paper on clockwise • http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=2524&langno=1

  8. Multiple Intelligences • Dr. Howard Gardner (1983) identified eight+ different intelligences. • Each one of us is smart in different ways.

  9. The Eight Intelligences

  10. Identify Your Own Strengths Complete the Multiple Intelligences Questionnaire

  11. Visual Mathematical/ Logical Interpersonal/ Group Musical/ Rhythmic Unit Planner: Self Naturalist Verbal/ Linguistic Bodily/ Kinesthetic MI Activity

  12. MI in the Classroom Xianggang Putonghua Yanxishe Primary School of Science & Creativity

  13. Application Plan an MI activity Read The Lion Dance book Brainstorm ideas related to your group’s allocated MIs Decide on the objective/s for the learning task Write up the activity How will you cater for learner diversity? Pair/Group work Differentiated Tasks

  14. References/acknowledgements Books • Sanchez, A. & Duenas M.,(eds.) (2004) International Journal ofEnglish Studies. Blackwell publishing. Spain • McGrath, H. & Noble, T., (2005) Eight Ways At Once. Pearson Education Australia • Kagan, S. & M., (1998) Multiple Intelligences The Complete MIBook. Kagan Cooperative Learning. CA. • Kottler, E. & Kottler J. A.(2001) Children With Limited English, teaching Strategies for The Regular Classroom. Corwin Press • Powell,R(1997)Active Whole-Class Teaching. Robert Powell Publications. England • Winebrenner, S. Teaching Gifted Kids in the regular classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use To Meet The Needs Of The Gifted and Talented. 2001 Free Spirit Publishing. Minneapolis. • East,V. & Evans, L. At a Glance. A practical Guide to Children’s Special Needs. 2006. Websites • http://www.learner.org/channle/workshops/tfl/session_06/index.html • http://www.emb.gov.hk.FileManager/EN/Content_3993/unit_ii_aim_of_remedial_teaching.doc • http://www.gigglepotz.com/mi8.htm • http://www.terrace.qld.edu.au • http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/intech/cooperativelearning.htm • http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=2524&langno=1

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