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Homework (10 min)

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  State the following assumptions about age and language learning:
  

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  Children and adults learn languages basically the same way.
  
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  Adults have a longer concentration span than children.
  
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  It is easier to interest and motivate children than adults.
  
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  Teenagers are the best language learners.
  

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  Ask students to decide whether they agree or disagree with the statements and present reasons for their arguments in a written form.
  
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  State that they will address the statements again at the end of the course in order to see whether their assumptions have changed or not and if they can present more reasonable and grounded arguments for their decisions.
  

Teaching different age groups
Introduction


Schooling system in England and Wales

This graph matches Key Stages to age groups.
Key Stage 1 applies to primary school children between the ages of four and six.
Key Stage 2 applies to primary school children between the ages of six and 11.
Key Stage 3 applies to secondary school pupils between the ages of 11 and 14.
Key Stage 4 applies to secondary school pupils between the ages of 14 and 16.
Teaching different age groups
Introduction
Handout 2, Activity 1
Eric:
Just started teaching university students. But more and more I find myself wanting to back in the class teaching elementary age students. I hope I start to enjoy my new students a bit more soon. Kids are much more fun and energetic and, believe it or not,
more polite.

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Susan:


As for my preferences, I like teaching elementary kids because they are so fun to be with. My very best class ever was a group of 10-11 year olds whose level was high enough to be conversational. We could discuss things, and play games and it was all good fun. Once they turn 13 or so, as the enthusiasm begins to lose out to self-consciousness, my interest begins to wane as well. Plus it's no longer funny if I act like a goof.

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I prefer to teach preschool, it's really fun to be with the kids...
After teaching them, although it's tiring they can still make you smile/laugh and make you feel tireless with just a hug from them..sweet little kids!so lovely!!!

But now I teach adult most days...Well, i enjoy teaching them also(so far)... It's a different approach and as for me it's challenging... And you can learn also a lot from them it's a two way process... they learn from you and you also learn from them...It's fun!!!!

Regards,
Zashi

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Despite all the 'baggage' that comes with teaching adults ie refusal to accept that a language can be different to theirs, trying to reason too much, using age as an excuse for not learning, lack of time and energy to do homework properly, being set in their ways etc etc I actually prefer it to teaching kids. They have more life experience and you can incorporate more 'issues' into the lessons ie relationships, current affairs etc. Clearly you have to know your group before you start spouting off about tensions in the Middle East, for example, but you can usually generate good discussions.
Yusuf

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I really liked the little experience that i've had teaching adults. I am young, younger than most adult students, so i have to try and spin this into being a positive thing. I've never had a class that were afraid to talk. I teach adults in much the same way that i teach kids, but i don't let them know that.
Claire

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Prefer teaching kids because I like games and play and adults can be soooooooooooooooo inhibited. Sure they will loosen up as they get to know you and each other but they probably still won’t be keen on singing while hopping around the room doing daft actions.

Having said that I think what I find rewarding is bringing sunshine into their lives through fun lessons where they progress and feel proud of themselves.

The downside to teaching kids for me is that after one hour with children you can sometimes feel like you have been working all day because you need to inject so much energy into controlling the class while keeping it dynamic and fast-paced - whereas the adults are self-motivated and you don t have to use tricks like switching the lights off or starting a song to get their attention!
Kind regards
Shelley
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I prefer university age. I have taught second graders (yeah, I loved the little shavers!) but also taught university in Indiana. The great difference for me is that in at least a general sense, the university level and even adult learners WANT to be in class.
Mike

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Hi to all
I’ve taught every age group, and like the variety. My last job was business English at 7 in the morning, teenagers after school, and younger kids Saturday morning, but I do think 9 to 11 age group is the most fun.
I agree also with the person who said you can use the same materials, just a different attitude. I have many activities that I’ve used with 10 year olds as well as business people...no problem!
Maori
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