Year 1 Issue 2
February 2012
English Messages A Monthly Newsletter by and for teachers in Bahrain
“As with clothing, so with lessons: One size does not fit all” We all know that all our students are different. They all have different needs, different learning styles and different interests. Besides, our students come from different social and even cultural backgrounds that have great effects on their personality, their understanding of life and even their attitudes towards schools and teachers. This definitely forces us to re-think and re-assess our teaching practices if we believe that our main task is to teach the students we have in class - with all the differences they carry with them. Actually, I am sure that most teachers have at some point applied some differentiated techniques and procedures to give their students equal opportunities to learn, grow and excel. However, I know that some of us still have some unanswered questions regarding differentiation. In this article I’m not going to trace back the origins of this educational trend, I’m rather going to be very practical and provide you with clear answers relating to how we can differentiate our teaching. Teachers should strive to differentiate the content, the performance tasks, instructional activities and the assessment tools# For more, go to page four (04)
You read in our second issue • • • • • •
Qualities of Effective Teachers Differentiation techniques Tips to motivate students Authentic Materials A free alphabet poster
Teachers’ Corner: Destination Italy
Kingdom of Bahrain - Ministry of Education - The English Language Unit (Basic Education)
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