A Course in English Language Teaching. by Estefy Florindo https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49 Learners differences (age) en-us 2022-06-14 19:15:06 UTC 2022-06-14 23:51:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Differences between younger and older learners estefyflorindo https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221130380 * older learners benefit more from instructions.
*It depends on the students general cognitive ability which increases with the age.

]]> 2022-06-14 19:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221130380 Teaching young learners estefyflorindo https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221132922 * they need implicit learning ( imitation, memorization, exposition and production in an enjoyable way).
* They tend to be more impatient 
* They have short attention spans (15/20 minutes)
* The motivation is mainly extrinsic.]]> 2022-06-14 19:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221132922 General principles when teaching young learners estefyflorindo https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221135552 * Use language task that help implicit learning.
*Provide exposure to meaningful language .
*Motivate students through activities that are relevant to them.
*Plan lesson with a varity of components ( games, pictures, stories, songs, rhymes, chants) ]]> 2022-06-14 19:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221135552 Teaching adolescents estefyflorindo https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221137649 * They need explicit language (grammar rules, testing hyphoteses, deliberate learning lists of vocabulary)
* Extrinsic motivation (they are forced to study mainly)
* They are more difficult to motivate and manage.
*It takes longer to build a trusting relationship.
* Due to physical changes and identity problems they find it more difficult to concentrate.

]]> 2022-06-14 19:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221137649 Teaching adults estefyflorindo https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221139294 * They arre elarning voluntarily.
* They are disciplined, motivated and willing to make efforts.
* They are more critical and demanding.
* They tend to complain.
* They see the teacher as a hired coach.
* They learn through conscious learning strategies.
* They need plenty of communicative practice.]]> 2022-06-14 19:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221139294 Type of classes estefyflorindo https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221140217 * GE (GENERAL ENGLISH)
* EAP (ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES)
* BE (BUSINESS ENGLISH)
* ESP (ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES)]]> 2022-06-14 19:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/estefyflorindo/32cm637ajr5rua49/wish/2221140217