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TEACHING SPECIAL GROUPS
TYPES OF CLASSES
a. the absolute beginner.
b. the false beginner.
c. the adult beginner.
d the young beginner.
e. the beginner without Roman alphabet
Tips for teaching beginners - methodology and techniques:
1. be aware of what their needs may be.
2. do constant revision.
3. encourage students to speak in English as much as possible.
4. make your instructions clear and simple.
5. be aware of your language.
6. be clear and realistic in your goals.
7. arrange the classroom.
8. adapt to suit your situation.
9. avoid using the students' native language even if you understand and can speak it.
10. be as visual as possible, e.t.c.
Teaching individual student - find out about any practical problem that may affect the lesson such as the student's workload and the location of the lesson and deal with it. Give the student homework which may be an oral presentation on the student's topic of choice or on a newspaper article read beforehand by the student. Vary the activities and techniques.
Teaching children - when you teach children, always use English for instructions, praise and encourage them, make the classroom as relaxed and comfortable as you possibly can. Reward them well they do well. Do not raise your voice or threaten them, e.t.c.
Teaching business English - this may include an individual or group of students. Before you start the lesson, find out all you can about the company, what they do and where they are located. When you arrive, come with all the materials you need and don't be late to class. During the lesson keep a record of attendance, materials covered, details of any lesson cancelled and any problems you may encounter. After the course, be prepared to write a post-course report if you are asked to. This will normally include details of course content, students' evaluation, test/attendance. etc.
From this unit, I learned about the types of classes of learners of the English language, what they constitute, their peculiar problems and how to handle them.
