FORUM 2: SUPPORTING WEAK EFL STUDENTS

Weak students come in all sizes and shapes. Sometimes kids come from borderline Special Education, other children have learning disabilities or behavior problems and some just hate the subject because of negative learning experiences.But all of them are part of the biggest concerns teachers have in their classroom management and teaching practice.

Dorit Sasson from Suite 101.com has been working on this kind of issue presents some tips and startegies to build up a sucessful learning program,"If you do however teach weak students in whatever grade, here are some tips and strategies on how to build up a successful learning program:

1. Get as much information as you can about each pupil. It makes the beginning of the year much easier. At least you can approach each according to his or her needs.
2.Bring with you a great deal of humor
3.Bring a lot of love and care
4.Make sure you have a serious program.
5.Look for a positive point in each student. Make them feel good and tell them!
6.Contact the parents as soon as possible.
7.Be very consistent in checking homework.
8.Give a mark for most of the work they produce
9.It is important to use successful methodological techniques in order to fill the gap between what weaker students know and what you teach them.

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FORUM 1:QUESTIONS ABOUT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT-Dealing with Discipline and Motivation

The best way to deal with discipline issues in the EFL classroom is to have a good lesson that is active and encourages the participation of every student in the room. An active student is not usually a problem student.Many students are not in the EFL classroom because they want to be. Many are there because their school requires it. So, sometimes, problems can be expected.No matter what the problem, the best policy is to keep your cool. In fact, the best advice is to always act on a problem BEFORE you get upset, while you can still think rationally and calmly about solving it. Plan ahead for dealing with common problems.Set clear rules and explain them to students the first day of class. Be serious about the rules, enforce them consistently, without showing any upset, and you are on your way.Write here what you worry about discipline and motivation in your classes?Look at this website.Read the tips the author offers to teachers.
http://teflbootcamp.com/Student-Discipline-EFL-Classroom.htm

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