Getting
Teens to
Really
Work in Class
writing skill
Allowing
teenagers to do task is not easy. Most teachers teach students by sharing
languages to them only. Teaching students as EFL/ESL is not easy for teachers. Recently,
according to research in the neurosciences, there are many reasons related to maturing
in teenagers’ brain. Some teachers are so active in working with teenager group
or others challenges. Teens may have many physical and cognitive changes in the
classroom. For example, teachers may notice teens’ behavior such non-stop talking
of them and usually not doing activities planned for a lesson. Even if students
do cooperate in learning or activities, they focused on only their task not to
be asleep. Teachers should provide understanding about typical behaviors of
individual students. In the past, teachers can know students’ ability by using
puzzling behaviors. In this article, there are some strategies to changes of
their brain such as the special needs of teenage learners, Activities for
teenagers in the ESL/EFL classroom and technique for low-stress homework: You
choose, technique to create the right atmosphere: music
First of all, the special needs of
teenage learners are specific. Recognizing them helps teachers provide learning
environment. They need social interaction and play. Teenagers cannot wait until
class is over, so teachers should provide classroom focused on authentic
communication and consider group works. In addition, teenagers need a rest.
Teachers should provide plan lesson focused on physical activities if students
are sleepy in class. Teenagers also need physical activities because some
students prefer learning by doing. After knowing students ‘need, teachers can
provide activities in the EFL/ESL classroom available with students’ ability. In
the next section, teachers should present activities and techniques that
support physical movement, social interaction, and reduce stress. There are
four activities such as (1.) Reading comprehension race, (2.) Hand it in! (3.)
Pig Goes! Card game, (4.) Whiteboards. Each game focused on learning by doing;
make social interaction, and stress, so they help students practice working in
group and authentic communication. Techniques for low-stress homework is allow
students have choices without only controlling. For example, if students are tested
about grammar by giving 12 items and they choose 10 to complete. The last, using
background music can contribute to a good language learning atmosphere. Four topics of puzzle behaviors are good for teaching students to understand English and apply to the real life situation
Conclusion, teaching EFL/ESL to
teenagers is new challenge for providing interesting lesson. It help teachers
are more flexible and resourceful. Teachers can reinforce students by knowledge
leads to developing of brain. Brain usually orders why students need to move their
bodies, play and interact with friends and teachers. Sometimes, students may be
sleepy or unmotivated in class although teachers try to reinforce them.
Likewise, some teachers may understand why they feel asleep in class will be
better. Teachers should know students’ learning style and focused on physical
movement because some students usually sleep in the class. In addition,
teachers should provide interesting activities based on group works that
everyone can have participation and focused on language learning classroom or
using authentic communication. Every activity focused on social interaction and
work group. They also allow students have fun with play, music, others. In my
opinion, I agree with this article because teachers can apply good tips for
teaching teenagers efficiently. What do you think about this article? How? Why?
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Vocabulary
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Pronunciation
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Meaning
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Adolescent (n)
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/ˌædəˈlesnt/
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a
young person who is developing from a child into an adult
Ex:
adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 and the problems they face
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Undergo (v)
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/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/
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to
experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant
Ex:
Some children undergo a complete transformation when they become teenagers.
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Excessive (adj.)
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/ɪkˈsesɪv/
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greater
than what seems reasonable or appropriate
Ex:
Excessive drinking can lead to stomach disorders.
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Circuit (n)
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/ˈsɜːkɪt/
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a
line, route, or journey around a place
Ex:
The race ended with eight laps of a city centre circuit.
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Gratification (n)
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/ˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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the state of feeling pleasure when something
goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; something that gives
you pleasure
Ex:
Much to my gratification, my work got a special mention in her speech.
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Adolescence (n)
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/ˌædəˈlesns/
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the
time in a person's life when he or she develops from a child into an adult
Ex:
Adolescence brings about major changes in a young person's body.
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Deprive (v)
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/dɪˈpraɪv/
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to
prevent somebody from having or doing something, especially something
important
Ex:
Why should you deprive yourself of such simple pleasures?
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Reference:
Patricia Lauría de Gentile and Ana María
Leiguarda de Orué. Getting
Teens
to Really Work in Class. Assessed from:
americanenglish.
state.gov/.../50_4_5_lauria_and_leiguarda....
(On July 16, 2013).
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