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Post by alexis on Mar 10, 2005 19:09:49 GMT 7
I teach primary. To say the least -I absolutely hate it!!! Anyway, the first semester I tried "teaching". Sadly realizing that they could care less. This semester I just want to do really easy, no prep. lessons-something to just waste 45 minutes with the least amount of talking on my part. I just want to make it to June and then get the hell out of this school. This week (all 18 classes) I watched a disney DVD and then asked a few questions. Unfortunately, I do not think I can do this every week so I am hoping that someone has some additional ideas. Oh, and did I say....I absolutely hate it???
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Post by ChinaGurl on Mar 10, 2005 19:41:27 GMT 7
Games always work, and they're fun, and they can actually teach something. Duck, duck, goose (ESL Variant) Choose 2 new vocab words from their books instead of duck and goose. Buzz Practices counting - one number becomes buzz. Students count off (one student, one number), but never say the buzz number. Instead, they say BUZZ. If they make a mistake, start again. eg. 1, 2, buzz, 4, 5, buzz, 7, 8, buzz, 10, 11, buzz, buzz, 14... Variations: If they can only count to 20, only count to 20 and then start again at 1. Instead of BUZZ, have them practice a new word from their unit. Tip: The kids will get interested in anything that pits them against one another in the spirit of competition. Boys vs girls always works well (and wastes 5 minutes as they scramble to find new seats on appropriate sides of the classroom). It's also always fun for the kids to sing - but keep the songs simple and repetitive. www.eslcafe.com has some good ideas for games and such for younger kids. Final tip: Don't let the staff or the students see that you hate them!! And chin up... it's only a few more months. (Hmmm... perhaps I should take my own advice?!) |
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Post by George61 on Mar 11, 2005 3:43:06 GMT 7
Flash cards are good....words and pictures, on separate cards. Have them draw pictures, and write about them. Then they can read their work aloud. Take a ball into class and toss it about . Teach them to catch and say it... "I can catch the ball" I can roll the ball", etc.There are plenty of things you can do. Your life will be even more "hell"er if you just decide to "waste time" That's not teaching, that' s laziness.
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