classroom management in the target language

Classroom Management in the Target Language

Lan-jy Duke陳蘭芝

Warm-up Activities

Name TagVenn Diagram – the strengths and the

weaknesses of American Students

Characters of American Students

Six out of 10 American students preferred an “imaginative” style, which stresses discussion of ideas and possibilities.

Thomas OaklandA professor of educational psychology at UF

Characters of American StudentsAmerican students seem to be much more

interested in the use of imagination and in flexible work routines, traits that are typically conducive to creative work.

Thomas Oakland

A Typical Day Date on the whiteboard/CalendarNew words on the whiteboardIntroduction to the vocabularyPersonal Question and Answers with new

wordsQuick informal assessmentSmall whiteboard activities

A Typical Day Quick informal assessmentMini-story with TPRS questioning/Reading

activitiesQuick informal assessmentChinese songs

Why?District goalsPersonal desiresStudent expectation

District GoalsFocus on students proficiency and summative

assessment not just their achievement and formative assessment.

All the FL teachers are supposed to use the target language at least 90% of instructional time.

All the FL teachers are supposed to build a daily routine; how you start the class and how you end the class.

Help students have long-term skills and knowledge in the target language instead of knowledge only.

Personal goalsSkills in the language – Able to speak and

comprehendLearn in Fun; Fun in LearningTo reach the district goals Determination

Belief –why?Story at the airportStory in Japan 3 same conversationsErrors in speaking and in writing

How?Care and LoveClassroom Setting-up Procedures/Classroom RulesPhysical InstructionWalk around the Classroom

Care and LoveBuild a safe environment; physically and

emotionallyBuild a trust relationship with students –

each student in class will receive at least one time praise or com-pliment for their work

Show appreciation and careAssume the Best and Do the Best

Assume the Best and Do the Best"Always do your best, your best is going to

change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret."

-Toltec agreements

Classroom Setting-upEasy to reach studentsEasy for students to reach meEasy for students to access the suppli

es

Procedures/Classroom RulesSuppliesRules – one person talk only, raise hand to

talk

Physical InstructionPhysical movement/gestures for instructionShow expectation – eye contactCounting down Silent language Reach studentsAsk for help

Walk around

Be a Chinese student American teacher

Classroom Management in the Target Language

Lan-jy Duke陳蘭芝