Jan '23 • General discussion
Identifying a student profile to focus on is challenging when working with a broad range of students.
#Core Task In looking over my current students, which span a broad range of ages/abilities, I am trying to hone in on which ones I feel most able to truly help. It's a hard task when working with such a range. I know that I don't feel very effective with those who are not intrinsically motivated to actively learn English. I do, however, think that I have made great progress with students of any age who are eager to do the work, and especially with those who are willing to engage in conversation. A bit of enthusiasm (about almost anything) goes a long way, as it provides a way to communicate about whatever's meaningful to them, regardless of their level. So, I know this much, but I"m still having trouble choosing a profile that I would stick with. Enthusiasm and willingness to communicate are not necessarily related to ability level.
One thing I've found very helpful with many students across the spectrum is discussing books (or movies/shows) in depth with them. Going beyond genre and plot, and into character description, motive, what they think about decisions characters have made, and much more. It can be a great rabbit hole to go down, and along the way there are plenty of opportunities to brush up on grammar, vocabulary, phrasing, etc. This still isn't a student profile, per see, but it's helping me to identify what's been effective for me in the past.
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Identifying a student profile to focus on is challenging when working with a broad range of students.
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