How to Teach English
If you want to teach English, be sure
to focus on a certain area of concentration. Basic English entails reading,
writing, grammar, vocabulary, speech and spelling, no matter if the student is
a native speaker or not. Higher level English focuses on areas such as
diversity, philosophical and literary theory, text and subject analysis,
linguistics, rhetoric, writing and persuasion. Be sure to keep some additional
thoughts in mind if you want to teach English effectively.
Instructions
o 1
Develop
an overall and daily plan. To teach English you will need to formulate both an
overall and daily course plan to follow, so complete a planner for about a week
ahead of time. Some educators have been known to fill out their curriculum
schedules a month ahead of time, but this is somewhat problematic as schedules
can change periodically for a number of reasons. Each day, write out a daily
time schedule on either a chalk or white board for students to observe.
o 2
Focus
on the basics for starters. Depending on what age group you teach, be sure that
your students know basic English structure and grammar. Students will have to
know basic forms and language structure to progress to other grade levels, so
help them acquire more complex language efficiently.
o 3
Practice
spelling and vocabulary. Be sure to incorporate new vocabulary every week in
your lesson plans. Make a game of spelling by have students compete for
rewards. If you do not like the competitive approach have students work
cooperatively for their rewards.
o 4
Do
varied readings. Try to keep your lessons interesting by letting the students
pick some of the material they need to read. A good way to keep their interest
is by having them read news and feature articles. Children acquire much of
their language abilities by modeling what they see and hear.
o 5
Work
thematically. Take a thematic approach to learning by inviting other teachers
to work with you. Talk with a history teacher at your school and figure out a
strategy together. Student tend to perform better and retain information on a
more long-term basis if ideas and concepts are taught in relations to others.
If the history teacher is focusing on World War II, develop a strategy to teach
works by Charles Dickens or George Bernard Shaw, for example.
Tips &
Warnings
·
Use music and film to teach English concepts as some kids learn
more visually than others.
·
Make a sincere attempt to be culturally sensitive. Avoid ethnic
generalizations and stereotypes.
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