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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...

It's tough to make an engaging and exciting lesson plan if you don't have a bank of activities to help you. So, here are some activities for the three stages of a reading lesson: pre-reading, while reading and post-reading. And as a bonus, I also included a sample lesson plan in reading. Make your reading class a blast! You may also want to know how to use authentic materials in teaching reading. Pre-reading Tasks What are the benefits of pre-reading activities? Pre-reading activities prepare your students for the reading text.   This is the first part of your scaffolding.  It gives learners an overview of the material. It activates their prior knowledge on the topic It ignites the excitement in your learners to read the text. 1.  Use of Pictures  Images are great tools to get the attention of the learners towards the reading text.  In using pictures,  you can ask them to predict the theme of the text.  You just need ...

Are you frustrated in helping your students become better readers?  Well, maybe you can try using authentic materials to help them comprehend a reading text. Using authentic materials can be an excellent way to encourage your learners to read.  These materials are present everywhere, and they are not dull, like other texts.  Your 21st-century learners will surely love them. What are Authentic Reading Materials Authentic reading materials are not intended for classroom use.  Instead, they are meant for native speakers.  They are magazines, blogs, advertisements, receipts, billboards, online newspapers, menus, and websites.  These materials bring the language of the real world into the classroom. What are the Advantages of Using Authentic Materials 1.  Authentic materials, which were initially written for native speakers, give the learners the chance to interact with the language in different contexts.   In the first place, we...