Of Chalk and Talk

Monitoring and feedback are sometimes neglected by language teachers in the teaching-learning process.  That's why even the learners do not see the need to get feedback from their teachers. They think they don't need to improve, and just wait for their grades. Part of an effective classroom management technique is monitoring and feedback.  This focuses more on the process of learning rather than the output.  In the end, the learners will be able to produce better learning outcomes. What is the  importance of monitoring for the teacher What is the importance of monitoring for the learners When to  monitor How to monitor How to give feedback Some fun ways to get feedback from learners Why we give feedback What is the importance of monitoring for the teacher? See how well the learners are doing the activity See if the learners need more time for the activity Take note of errors to use when giving feedback Encourage all learners to p...

Classroom Management is essential for learning to happen.  Its scope covers discipline, setting up activities, classroom layout, monitoring, giving feedback, differentiation of classroom activities, and motivating learners. Working with teens can be stressful but enjoyable. To help you work with them, here is a complete and effective A-Z classroom management guide for high school teachers. A sk them questions If students are involved in class discussions, they will feel loved and valued.  Be sure to involve all of your students throughout the term.  Students feel bad when they were not called to answer even once.  Teenagers like to be heard, so allow them to share what they think or feel by throwing them the right questions. B e friendly Sometimes teachers are afraid to be close to their students, thinking they will not be respected.  However, you can be firm and loving to them without compromising respect. C reate a positive classroom envi...