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Heba Adel Saleh Ofqual Tefl Level 5 UNIT 5/ASSIGNMENT 2/2.1,2.2
Heba Adel Saleh Ofqual Tefl Level 5 UNIT 5/ASSIGNMENT 2/2.1,2.2
Reaching an agreement::
It's a very important and successful activity that helps students to produce the language in a
natural way.in such activities teachers give the students an idea which they have to reach an
agreement about it in groups or individuals.
At the beginning students start to write down their ideas ,the teacher usually helps students who
have some difficulties.students start to present their ideas and other students take a notes about
these ideas what they agree or disagree with.students now can express their preferences then a
discussion about these references .everyone will add his opinion on the topic.
Discussions
Discussion might be formal or informal ,in the classroom the discussion could start after a
content_based lesson so it will help the students to share some ideas and find solutions in their
discussion group.what is really important before starting a discussion is that the teacher sets a
goal for this discussion activity so all ideas will be relevant to this goal.
Buzz groups:::small,intense discussion groups usually have 3 to 5 persons that the teacher asks
them to predict the content of a reading text or ask them to discuss what is in the news.
Debates
Is the formal way of discussion on a particular topic ,the arguments take place between two
sides who have opposite viewpoints,they discuss these points in an organized way.
In a classroom the teacher can ask the students to make a debate about a specific topic and
divide them into two groups, one group is with the idea and the other one is against this
idea,students should take enough time to organize their ideas and it is better for them to
practice with their groups first.
Problem solving
These kinds of activities stimulate the students to speak with each other to solve a problem.The
teacher asks the students to provide an effective solution to a specific problem.
Problem solving activities should match and be suitable for the level of the student. We can give
the young ages simple problem solving such as puzzles while we can give the advanced level
more complicated activities.
Simulation activities
Are very similar to role play activities but more
complicated,students gain a great benefit from these
activities,students act out real life situations and they can bring
items to the classroom so they create a realistic environment for
themselves.
Instructions::
In which students give each other some instructions,this activity is considered to be successful
when the group that is given the task carries it out successfully.
Information gap:
Where the students are missing the information they need to finish a task then they have to
discuss with each other to find it.this kind of activities are providing an opportunity for more
practice and can motivate the students.
Activities for developing communication skills:::
Intermediate level:
Advanced level ::
Title of the activity :investigation
I tell the student a short story about a crime with some details and ask them to discuss who
might be the murder.
So as a conclusion::we find out that communication skills in this new world become a must. The
teacher of the english language should focus on speaking activities more as they give the
grammar and vocabulary a big attention.
References
http://learnpick.in/prime/document/ppts/details/1484/communication-skills
Longman handbooks for language teachers_the practice of english language teaching.-
jermey_harmer