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Class organisation


When organising the class we recommend:

  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Open pairs
    The class focuses its attention on two students doing the assigned task together. Use this technique to provide an example of how the task should be done.
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Closed pairs
    Pairs of students work together on a task or activity, while the teacher moves around the classroom offering assistance and suggestions. Ensure the task is clearly understood before closed pair work begins.
  • Stages in pair work:
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Organise students into pairs
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Set the task and time limit
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Rehearse the task in open pairs
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Ask students to do the task in closed pairs
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Go around the class and help students
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Pairs report back to the class
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Group work
    Groups of three or more students work together on a task or activity. Class projects or role plays are often most easily done in groups. Again, ensure students clearly understand the task in advance.
  • Express Publishing ELT (English Language Teaching) Upstream Series Image  Rolling questions
    A student answers a question, then proceeds to ask a question directed at the next student in turn. This continues around the class.

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