Instructional Strategies
Visual aids are a great way to break things up and keep students' attention. Plus, they are good way in which to show students of topics cross from one subject to another!
Graphic organizers are a great way to simplify complex information and present it in a manner that makes it easier for students to absorb. By organizing information visually teachers are also teaching students about creating resources that they can refer back to as they work. This takes away that anxiety that can fill their working memory! It is important to take time and model how to use graphic organizers in the beginning of the year to maximize students' success. They are a great way of introducing the concept of taking notes and creating resources to use for future learning.
Educational videos around their interests is another way to introduce or review a topic, idea, or concept that breaks up the lesson keeping students engaged. It is important to review the material as a class or in groups to helps make sure that students understood the information and are able to apply it. Students will also be able to study body language and feelings associated with using good grammar and how it can affect the transfer of ideas. Videos are good at modeling importance of using good grammar in the communication as to what to do and not do. They are also a good way to differentiate the presentation of the information reaching more learning types like ELS learners.
Mind maps are a great way to helps students "see" grammar and help them remember grammar rules. Thye provide a effective way to sort out grammar rules, you could say it gives students a bird's eye view. It reflects the relationships and shows the different connections in grammar visually and see how it connects with what they already know!
Graphic organizers are a great way to simplify complex information and present it in a manner that makes it easier for students to absorb. By organizing information visually teachers are also teaching students about creating resources that they can refer back to as they work. This takes away that anxiety that can fill their working memory! It is important to take time and model how to use graphic organizers in the beginning of the year to maximize students' success. They are a great way of introducing the concept of taking notes and creating resources to use for future learning.
Educational videos around their interests is another way to introduce or review a topic, idea, or concept that breaks up the lesson keeping students engaged. It is important to review the material as a class or in groups to helps make sure that students understood the information and are able to apply it. Students will also be able to study body language and feelings associated with using good grammar and how it can affect the transfer of ideas. Videos are good at modeling importance of using good grammar in the communication as to what to do and not do. They are also a good way to differentiate the presentation of the information reaching more learning types like ELS learners.
Mind maps are a great way to helps students "see" grammar and help them remember grammar rules. Thye provide a effective way to sort out grammar rules, you could say it gives students a bird's eye view. It reflects the relationships and shows the different connections in grammar visually and see how it connects with what they already know!