How to Pronounce 'OPERATIONALIZE' - English Pronunciation
In this epidose, we cover the pronunciation of the word operationalize. This word is used as a verb and refers to the action of putting something nto operation.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.
TEACHING BEGINNERS
5 categories: Absolute beginner, false beginner, adult beginner, young beginner, beginner w/out roman alphabet
? Have clear + realistic aims ? don?t try too much too quickly
? Be as visual as possible
? Control your language ? give clear/ simple instructions
? Use: choral repletion/ pair + group work
? Encourage the use of English as much as possible
? Revision + homework is important
? Do not over-correct/ Be sensitive/ Praise + encourage
TEACHING INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS
Advantages for the teacher:
? no mixed levels
? Usually highly motivated students
? Needs can be clearly defined
? Developing close relationships
Drawbacks for the teacher:
? loss of classroom dynamic
? Some activities are impossible to do
? In the initial meeting complete a needs analysis form
? Determine the student?s specific problems
? Maximise on the student?s interest + experience
? Use a variety of activities + techniques
? Use guided conversation, vocab building based on themes or material based on grammatical problems
? Arrange a combination of what the student wants + what you think they need
TEACHING CHILDREN
Children in the classroom:
? Children possess an innate curiosity
? A child?s attention span is much less than that of an adult
? Children will often seek teacher approval
? Children need frequent activity changes ? which are fun + exciting
? Keep it fun/ varied/ at a good pace + relate activities to their interests
? Improve classroom dynamic w/posters/cartoons/students? work
? Use English as the language of instruction
? Speak slowly in short + direct sentences
? Act out meaning using props/objects/pictures/cards/gestures
? Be prepared to make fun of yourself
? Be prepared to come down to their physical level
? Use paper, pencils, erasers, rulers et.
for drawing ? Play simple games ? Use smileys/ reward stickers as reward for good work/behavior BUSINESS ENGLISH The type of language learners need is often in areas such as telephoning, introductions, presentation et.
Needs negotiation: ? It is a good idea to include a ?needs negotiation? session the day 1 lesson plan to establish priorities ? A needs negotiation should determine (1) what they?ll use English for in their job + (2) what they?ll need it for in the future
for drawing ? Play simple games ? Use smileys/ reward stickers as reward for good work/behavior BUSINESS ENGLISH The type of language learners need is often in areas such as telephoning, introductions, presentation et.
Needs negotiation: ? It is a good idea to include a ?needs negotiation? session the day 1 lesson plan to establish priorities ? A needs negotiation should determine (1) what they?ll use English for in their job + (2) what they?ll need it for in the future
