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teaching in different levels in the same class
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Bella29UMM
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teaching in different levels in the same class
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Hello!! I�m an English teacher in a highschool (I�m new there), there�s not placement test so �I have different levels at class. I have a student he is English speaker so he is always trying to correct me in class (most of the time he is not right) so i spoke with the principal and he told me that he has to take all the classes cuz is a rule for everybody unless he �voluntarily leaves classes but he likes to be there just for fun also he is in an arrogant attitude. can you please give some advice about how to cope with an annoying student?
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15 Sep 2008
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Vickiii
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Hi Bella,
It sounds like your student is very bored. I think he needs a bit of a challenge. At the moment the only way he is getting this is to argue with you. Possibly he finds it difficult in his other classes due to lack of the native language, and feels he should shine in English (the only class where he has an advantage). So although he is �annoying� it is really important you help this student have a sense of self worth and feel good about his contributions to your class.
How about giving him a project to help a small group of students. ASk him to design a class to teach beginners how to talk about their favourite sport or music group. Give a couple of website links and send him to it if you have a computer. I think if you empower this student instead of seeing him as a pain in the backside - you will find your classes a lot more enjoyable and all of your students will benefit.
A native english speaker may well find learning rules about their own language extremely boring - remember he doesn�t need to learn rules - he knows them intuitively. Although your grammar will be a lot more precise and correct, a native speaker can contribute with �real world� english. I think this is a fantastic opportunity for your students if used wisely.
Alternatively you could set this child/teenager etc a project to present back to the class - maybe on their own countries customs, favourtie sport, photography, music and speech presentation on living in a new country. This will also provide the student with some real challenge and get him off your back.
Good luck
Vicki
PS - Thanks for the fix up Victor - is looking good!
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15 Sep 2008
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Bella29UMM
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thank you Vickii!!!� Its a great advice� |
15 Sep 2008
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