More than meets the eye!

1. More than meets the eye!

2. In this workshop we will discuss visuals: * what they are * why and when we use them * how we use themWe will also do some activities using a range of visuals.

3. In small groups, discuss the following questions: What do we mean by visuals in the English classroom? What visuals do you use in your classes? When do you use them? Why do you use them? How do you use them?

4. What do we mean by visuals in the English classroom?

6. What visuals do you use in your classes?

7. Why do you use them?

8. Why do you use them?To make learning more memorableTo reach Ss whose learning styles are often ignored - i.e. kinaestetic, tactileTo empower Ss to process and organise information at their own paceTo add 'novelty' to the classroomTo grab the Ss' attention and make the language more real and alive

9. When do you use them?

10. When do you use them? Visuals can be used at any stage of the lesson – to help in presenting new language or introducing a topic, as part of language practice, and when reviewing language that has been presented earlier. Good visual aids are not just used once, but again and again, and can be shared by different teachers.

11. How do you use them?

12. You’re going to do some activities taken from this website: http://www.toolsforeducators.com/

13. Please find someone who did a different activity and discuss what you did and how you could use / adapt the activities for your classroom situation.

14. Regrouping studentsCut pictures into pieces (in half for pairs or smaller pieces for groups) and students describe their piece of a picture to find their new partner(s). This activity makes students use descriptive language.

15. Kim’s Game on the IWB or using real objects on a tray

16. Slap the Picture

17. Pronunciation – minimal pairs

23. Pictionary

24. Creative storytelling or writing