The TeenageLearner :The TeenageLearner Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.com


Today’s Agenda :Today’s Agenda The secret of teaching teens The 12 Dos (Anderson article) Teacher’s Talk (Jeremy Harmer) Lesson Ideas that work! Let’s get Digital!


Words which describe Teens? :Words which describe Teens? Moody Music Meaning Cliquish ME! Rebellious Idealistic


"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery."- Mark Van Doren :"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery."- Mark Van Doren


Jeremy Harmer Teaching Teens :Jeremy Harmer Teaching Teens In groups of 6, role play the ELT conversation (read). Choose a character! Jeremy H. / Jo / Harvey / Asia Bruno / Neil / Anna / Magdalla/


Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: :Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: Teenagers seek meaning and significance. Personalize!


Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: :Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 2. Teenagers want to know about the NOW! Update!


Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: :Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 3. Teenagers crave authenticity and the “true”. Be who you are and share it!


Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: :Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 4. Teenagers are the ultimate egotists. ME! Get creative!


Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: :Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 5. Teenagers are wondering what others are thinking about them! Group 'em!


What Teens Need to Know Prior to Learning: :What Teens Need to Know Prior to Learning: Why are we doing this? How can it help me? How can I make it MINE?


"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young."- Henry Ford :"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young."- Henry Ford


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 1. Use Music! Teens live through the feelings provoked by music. It is a window to their learning soul.


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 2. Use Current Material! Teens want to be hip. They love anything new and personally relevant.


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 3. Use Team Work! Teens are “hard wired” for relationships. They thrive on projects, peer interaction and group work.


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 4. Use Acting! Teens want to express themselves. Role playing allows them to express all their inner, conflicting feelings in a safe manner.


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 5. Use Choice! Teens are trying to be independent. Giving them some choice and control motivates them.


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 6. Use what they know! Teens know LOTS and have diverse experiences. Use their interests and passions in the class content!


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos Use a quick pace! Teens actually have shorter attention spans than kids! Keep changing things up!


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 8. Use Activity! Teens body’s are changing and they need to experience and practice their new “physical” self!


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 9. Use Proactive Class Control! Teens want a teacher in control but will reject any authority. Use positive behavior management!


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 10. Use L1 at times! Teens will respond to L1 discipline and are mature enough to “switch gears” and it can help misunderstanding.


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 11. Use Games! Teens are highly competitive in the sense they want to show off. Let them show off!


A Dozen Dos :A Dozen Dos 12. Use their “desire”! Teens want to express themselves. Projects, presentations, posters etc…can allow them to personalize the learning.


“Show me and I forget;Teach me and I remember; Involve me and I learn.”- B. Franklin :“Show me and I forget;Teach me and I remember; Involve me and I learn.”- B. Franklin


Discuss: Lesson Ideas. :Discuss: Lesson Ideas. Video Story Song Project Game Activity Role play


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