A short introduction in teaching one to one. A few tips on how to prepare before the class as well as some differences between teaching privately and group teaching.
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Teaching 1 to 1
1. TEACHING 1 TO 1
Introduction and Experience Sharing
ANDRA Miloiu Costina
2014 - Chengdu, China
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By the end of the presentation, you will have a greater
understanding of how to approach teaching one-to-one.
You will learn more:
What teaching one to one represents
One to one compared to group teaching
Characteristics of teaching children 1 to 1
Advantages
Challenges
How to handle various teaching scenarios
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What is 1 to 1 teaching?
Teacher Student
Teaching
1 to 1
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What to do before starting the class?
Get to know each other
Perform an assessment of his English level
Have a look at the student’s needs and
motivation
Listen to the students likes and dislikes
Set specific and personalized goals
Explain how the class will be structured
and the materials you’ll be using
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How can we do a needs analysis?
• Have a short conversation in English to warm
things up.
• Ask why the English learner wishes to have one to
one teaching.
• Based on the answer to the above question, dig a
little deeper.
• Ask if they've studied English before. When was
the last time they studied?
• Provide a quick listening and reading exercise to
get a feel for their comprehension skills and
vocabulary.
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Needs analysis ACTIVITY
• Read the dialogue corresponding to the
needs analysis from your activity envelope
and write down the student’s needs
you’ve identified;
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How can we set tangible goals?
• Instead of 'Improve listening skills': Improve
comprehension skills at conferences by focusing
on language commonly used in presentations.
• Instead of 'Improve grammar': Improve grammar
in written communications such as e-mails and
reports. Focus on better use of tenses to describe
past situations, etc.
• Instead of 'Practice English for travel': Become
comfortable with a wide range of expected
shopping experiences, etc.
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Goal setting ACTIVITY
• Based on the previous dialogue define
the goals for the future English class
described in the given scenario;
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What is performance-base learning?
• Stage 1: Select the performance event: a
presentation, a negotiation, a meeting, a
business dinner, or a business trip
• Stage 2: Define the key messages
• Stage 3: Resource and teach
• Stage 4: Post-performance reflection
• Benefits: increased engagement and motivation,
perceivable and tangible benefits of the English
training;
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Why are one to one classes different?
• Teaching plan and course materials
• Class management
• Teaching methods
• Timing and structure
• Roles and relationship dynamics
• Pressures
• Motivations
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What are the advantages of 1 to 1 teaching?
• The learner had the undivided attention of the
teacher and student talking time is maximized.
• The learner often has more control over the aims
of the class, the pace and the materials.
• The learner has more opportunities to use the
teacher as a resource
• The learner can develop a real and productive
relationship with the teacher
• The learner’s needs can be addressed more fully
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• The teacher will develop an extensive
understanding of tailoring lesson to individual
needs
• The teacher does not need to worry about the
problems of large groups: mixed ability, group
dynamics, early finishers, late arrivals
• The teacher can focus on the type of learning
that best fits students' learning styles
What are the advantages of 1 to 1 teaching?
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What are the disadvantages of 1 to 1 teaching?
• Many learners feel more comfortable practicing
new language – and making mistakes - in a group
• Classes can be physically and mentally exhausting
• The class may become boring if the teacher does
not find new captivating approaches
• There are no opportunities to interact with other
learners
• The learner may use the opportunity to chat or
discuss matters unrelated to the topic at hand
• The time spent to personalize each teaching plan
can exceed 2 hours
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How are 1 to 1 classes for children different?
Teaching children can be one of the most
rewarding forms of teaching.
• Fun! Fun! Fun!
• More FUN!
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How to use 1 to 1 games?
• Give your pupil a head start of 10 to 30 sec.
• Make your task harder.
• Double the task you must complete in the same
time your pupil completes it once.
• Award your pupil three points to your one.
• Award your pupil 10 bonus points at the start of
the game.
• Lose deliberately by being slow (but pretend to
hurry), or 'accidentally' drop your pen.
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A few tips to keep in mind
• Use lots of real life objects
• Use your student’s background
• Use internet resources
• Allow some quite time
• Plan multimedia lessons
• Ask your student to give short presentations
• Speak less in role plays
• Give feedback
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Teaching
1 to 1
Students performance
evaluation - formal/informal
Feedback, teaching style review
and improvement plan
Lesson delivery using
appropriate methods
Tailored materials and lesson
plans
Specific and personalized goals
setting
Assessment and needs analysis
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Q & A
Thank you!
ANDRA Miloiu Costina
2014 - Chengdu, China