Teaching class (workshop) 1

Date:  November 8th, 2016
Teacher's name :
Gabriela Nicole Hernández

In this class we learned how to implement our teaching plans more effectively with children. We know that kids present  a special set of challenges and opportunities in the English language classroom . Younger students tend to have shorter attention spans and can lose focus more easily than older students.Also, young learners need to feel connected to what is being taught and involved in their own learning process. Additionally, young learners can present a special set of behavioral challenges if a classroom is not managed well.

Moreover, working with children can be a very rewarding experience for both teachers and students. The English language classroom for kids provides opportunities to incorporate hands-on activities, music, movement, and visuals. Younger students learn best when content is presented in a consistent manner and repeated frequently, which can actually make preparation a bit easier for teachers.We learned how  to increase success when teaching pupils in the English language classroom such as creating a visually rich classroom ,using a daily routine for language practice ,incorporating opportunities for interaction and sharing ,using music, chants, and movement. Many of the suggestions can be adapted and applied to students of all ages, especially beginners. The main goal of the suggestions here is to create an interactive, content-rich environment where children will be engaged and have fun as they are learning.