ARTICLE: SETTING UP IN THE YOUNG LEARNER CLASSROOM
The article talks about the importance of how we set up an activity in the classroom for the students. The author, Claire Steele, gives us different keys that we must take into account when setting up our activity.
In my opinion, I think that the process is usually more important than the final product of the activity, because it is through this process that knowledge is produced. This is why, in order for children to be attracted to the activity, we must take into account how we set up the activity.
The author explains six sets to which we must present attention.
In the first place, "Introducing materials". The author proposes to hide the materials and give them clues so that they find them. This make them engage in the activity from the first minute.
Then, "Supporting verbal instructions". We have to be sure that the students understand the totality of the activity. For this, some ideas of the author are to show models, explain examples, use visuals, gestures, point...
Another important part is "Motivation". Share our enthusiasm and excitement to contact our students. We can use speculation with them about the exercises, give ideas... From my point of view, a motivated child will take advantage of the activity much more.
"Setting boundaries". Attractive and fun materials can involve children playing with them instead of using them to finish the task. This is why we should make clear the boundaries and indicate with questions if they believe they are doing the right thing, as the author says.
On the other hand, keep in mind "The task and the aim". It is essential to set the task so that it meets the aims we hawe thought.
And finally, "Allow time". Explaining and setting the task takes time and is something that we must respect and know when planning the session. I think it is important not to do things fast and running, because the better this is explained, the better we will achieve the aims.
Definitely, I think this article is very useful and advises us very well to carry out our task as teachers and to get some motivated and happy students that learn with confidence.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/setting-young-learner-classroom
In my opinion, I think that the process is usually more important than the final product of the activity, because it is through this process that knowledge is produced. This is why, in order for children to be attracted to the activity, we must take into account how we set up the activity.
The author explains six sets to which we must present attention.
In the first place, "Introducing materials". The author proposes to hide the materials and give them clues so that they find them. This make them engage in the activity from the first minute.
Then, "Supporting verbal instructions". We have to be sure that the students understand the totality of the activity. For this, some ideas of the author are to show models, explain examples, use visuals, gestures, point...
Another important part is "Motivation". Share our enthusiasm and excitement to contact our students. We can use speculation with them about the exercises, give ideas... From my point of view, a motivated child will take advantage of the activity much more.
"Setting boundaries". Attractive and fun materials can involve children playing with them instead of using them to finish the task. This is why we should make clear the boundaries and indicate with questions if they believe they are doing the right thing, as the author says.
On the other hand, keep in mind "The task and the aim". It is essential to set the task so that it meets the aims we hawe thought.
And finally, "Allow time". Explaining and setting the task takes time and is something that we must respect and know when planning the session. I think it is important not to do things fast and running, because the better this is explained, the better we will achieve the aims.
Definitely, I think this article is very useful and advises us very well to carry out our task as teachers and to get some motivated and happy students that learn with confidence.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/setting-young-learner-classroom
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