I have a class of beginners, where I'm teaching a 7 yr old and 12 yr old along with adults. Should it be like this, ie, is it ok? Because I feel that I have to cater to 2 different types of students. Most YL like to learn through games, most of which are not enjoyable for adults. I feel that YL's should have a separate class. Am I wrong?
Also, could you please give me ideas on what to do to improve their reading, writing and speaking skills, by suggesting different activities? I can't find much information on the Internet.
I usually give them handwriting sheets for writing (letters, numbers, words); running dictations; Slap game for vocabulary; and I have to finish their book, in a month. It's a lousy book that I don't like using - all i can do is drill with it (this is a book, this is a boy, who is this, who are you, what's her name, an apple, a dog, etc); it hardly has any activities.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Fatma
Young learners studying with adults?
Moderator: Joe
Re: Young learners studying with adults?
Dear Fatma,
I totally disagree with young learners studying with adults. I think that neither group will benefit from what goes on in the classroom. Adults and children have different goals, needs and learning styles.
Of course, a teacher can split the students into groups by age but this really amounts to teaching 2 classes with 2 lots of preparation. I suggest you speak to your boss about getting the class split. I don't even agree with having 7 year olds and 12 year old in the same class but maybe there's nothing you can do about that.
Lucy
I totally disagree with young learners studying with adults. I think that neither group will benefit from what goes on in the classroom. Adults and children have different goals, needs and learning styles.
Of course, a teacher can split the students into groups by age but this really amounts to teaching 2 classes with 2 lots of preparation. I suggest you speak to your boss about getting the class split. I don't even agree with having 7 year olds and 12 year old in the same class but maybe there's nothing you can do about that.
Lucy
Lucy is the author of Lucy Pollard's Guide to Teaching English