Mixed-ability teaching in language learning (RF4)

Susan Ainslie & Susan Purcell

How can tutors effectively meet their adult learners' individual expectations when classes almost invariably include a wide range of ability and experience, of motivation and needs, of learning styles and interests? This ResourceFile explores the rationale of mixed-ability teaching and the implications for tutors and learners. Part 1 gives guidance, supported by examples, on setting up and managing the mixed-ability classroom. It suggests a wide range of strategies for differentiation which will enable tutors to provide opportunities for all students to achieve their individual potential.

Part 2 offers numerous classroom activities, arranged according to the three stages in a lesson: presenting new language, practising and transferring the language. The photocopiable resources can be used as they are, or be adapted easily to other languages or to suit the particular aims of a lesson.

Contents

Part 1: Rising to the challenge
What is ‘mixed ability’? | Preparing the ground | Strategies

Part 2: Classroom activities
Presentation activities | Practice activities | Consolidation activities

Part 3: Photocopiable resources

Appendices: A lesson plan | Sample questionnaire | Resources and useful addresses

2001 | 104pp | ISBN-13: 978-1-902031-53-8 | ISBN-10:1-902031-53-9 | £18 | Order this title online

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