Tesol Convention in Peru
The TESOL Convention was held two weeks ago in Chiclayo, Peru. It owed its success to the organizers and speakers that came from all over the world, but also to its 400 participants that made their ways from different Peruvian regions. (Apurimac, Tacna, Amazonas,...
Pokemon go classroom ideas
How to use Pokemon Go in the classroom Pokemon Go Mania : Catch them all! The world is getting crazy about Pokemon Go! Everyone is setting up Pokemon accounts to become Pokemon trainers. Being a teacher trainer and not a Pokemon trainer yet, here’s my perspective on...
Create a quiet learning environment
How to create a quiet learning environment with your students Do you remember the old days when you used to sit in silence in a classroom waiting for your teacher’s instructions? These times are long gone. When I first started teaching I still had in mind that kind of...
Teaching mixed ability classes (Part – 2)
Teaching mixed ability classes. Some Tips One of my previous articles dealt with the advantages and problems we have with mixed ability groups. Here are some ideas you may want to implement in your classes with these groups. First of all your own attitude towards your...
Teaching mixed ability classes (Part – 1)
What we call mixed ability classes or heterogeneous classes are classes within which students have different levels of ability and proficiency. As a teacher, our aim is to unlock all of our students’ potential. However, every student has a different way of learning,...
How to use rewards and consequences
Usually behavior patterns can be learned and if you are consistent when using the following techniques, the general atmosphere in your classroom should change for the best. If you face persistent misbehavior however, you should move to the next level. This doesn´t...
What techniques can we use? (part – 2)
Sometimes our students are not self-aware of their attitude. For that reason it is very important to give them time to understand that they need to modify their attitude. Instead of standing in front of them and showing them your disappointment, give your instruction...
What techniques can we use? (Part – 1)
Bill Rodgers’ works are undeniably some of the most inspirational works I have read and used in my teaching career. I was lucky enough to attend one of his workshops and I can still clearly remember today not only his charisma but also his invaluable tips in terms of...
Teaching tolerance and respect
There’s no word strong enough to express the deep sadness and shock felt after the horrible attack of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. I heard the terrible news right before delivering a workshop in Lima and I was profoundly hurt by such violence and by the way...