Multilevel
Classes
Teacher Trainer: Ivan Senisse
Start date: May 4th
End date: May 11th
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Time: 4:30pm 6:30 pm
MODULE 1
SESSION GOAL
To identify the
characteristics of a
multilevel class so as to
deal with the difficulties
that may arise.
SESSION PLAN
Participants will
review
the characteristics
of a multilevel class.
explore the different
challenges that teachers face
when dealing with multilevel
classes.
engage in a preliminary
discussion about the
teachers approach.
What do multilevel
classes look like?
What problems do
teachers face when
dealing with multilevel
classes?
Answer
the
questio
ns.
Share
wih a
partner.
Multi-level Classes
Im
lost!
Im
bored!
Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
Read the
statements
.
Do you
agree with
these
remarks?
Share with
a partner.
Multi-level Classes
All classes should be dealt with
-to a greater or lesser degree- as
MULTILEVEL.
There is not such a thing as a
single-level or one-level
group of students; that is simply
impossible, and a curriculum
based on that false premise is not
realistic and detrimental to our
students
(Senisse, I., 2015)
Do
you
agre
e?
Task
Look at page 40 in your
TOUCHSTONE 2 textbook,
Reading, Tasks A and B Time
to celebrate.
Discussion:
1. What problems do you
foresee with low students?
2. How can you help low
students in your class carry
out the task successfully?
Techniq
ue:
Think
Pair
Share
Teachers Approach
Two hypotheses
1. Bring all the students command of
the language up to the expected
level prior to the actual developing
of the course curriculum by
providing intensive training to the
weak students and further review to
the strong students.
2. Develop strategies to cater for
all students varied levels as we
carry along the course curriculum
so that we maximize learning outcomes
for all the students.
Instructio
ns:
1.Identify
pros
and
cons
2.Express
the
goup
opinion
in
terms
of
Task
Dealing with
Multilevel
Classes
Teacher Trainer: Ivan Senisse
Start date: May 4th
End date: May 11th
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Time: 4:30pm 6:30 pm
MODULE 2
SESSION GOAL
To identify different learning
styles and varied abilities to
successfully deal with a
multilevel class, ultimately
regarding students
individual characteristics as
an asset to the program.
SESSION PLAN
Participants will
identify the
characteristics of our
learners.
review different
learning styles.
discuss the features of
mixed-ability classes.
Thin
k
Pair
Shar
e
At level
Above
Normal
distribut
ion
10%
15%
80%
70%
10%
15%
20%
60%
20%
Think
Pair
Share
Think
Pair
Share
Read
Discus
s
Learning Styles
Jigsaw
reading
Video 2
http://
www.schooltube.com/video/7f8
d89f53a654a4abd0a/Learning%2
0Style%20Strategies
Techniq
ue: T-PS
The learners
B have
different linguistic
abilities but for
different reasons. They
have a range of nonlinguistic skills so
everyone has
something special to
offer to the class. I
have to help them all
to progress together,
and they have to learn
how
to value
each
(Rose,
J. Mixed-ability:
others
skills.Classroom
It is an
An Inclusive
inclusive
in Englishclassroom.
Teaching
Professional)
Which
opinion
would
you
favor?
Reading
Read
and
discus
s
Objectives:
1. To listen for gist.
2. To listen for specific
information.
Textbook: Touchstone 1.
Page: 113. Tasks 3A and
3B: Listening
How would
you teach
this task so
weak as
well as
strong
students
both
benefit?
Suggeste
d
procedure
What do
you think?
Task
Dealing with
Multilevel
Classes
Teacher Trainer: Ivan Senisse
Start date: May 4th
End date: May 11th
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Time: 4:30pm 6:30 pm
MODULE 3
SESSION GOAL
To be able to come up
with tailored solutions to
specific problems
regarding multilevel
classes.
SESSION PLAN
Participants will
discuss alternatives to deal
with problems related to
multilevel classes.
review the following notions:
Differentiation
Learner Autonomy
PPP
Target
Procedure
PPP
Autonomous
Learning
At / above the
level students
Provide ss with
motivation / ideas / tasks
to go beyond the class
setting.
Differentiation
Differentiation (teaching
different individuals in a
different way) means trying
to provide different learning
experiences for different
individuals for example,
offering different learning and
material or activities to suit
different abilities and needs.
(Harmer,J. 2012:97)
Read
and
discu
ss.
Video 3 - Differentiation
Watch
and
discus
s.
Differentiation
Pros & Cons
PROS
CONS
Autonomous Learners
Decide whether the statements below about
autonomous learners (AL) are TRUE or
FALSE.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Do the
task
and
the
compa
re
with a
partne
r.
PPP
Group Work
Look at page 100 from your
TOUCHSTONE 1 textbook,
Task 1.
Determine the three stages
(PPP). How would you teach
this activity?
Stage 1 (Presentation)
Stage 2 (Practice)
Stage 3 (Production)
Teaching Strategies
and Ideas for ML
classes
Showing Meaning
Flexible Grouping
Flexible small groups are within class
grouping in which membership varies
according to ability (same ability,
mixed-ability), interest or questions,
learning style, () [age] (). Groups
can be teacher-selected, studentselected, purposeful or random
(COHEN, C., PURCELL, J.
2011
Differentiation
http://
www.slideshare.net/mclaringbold/differentiation-po
werpoint-for-tuesday-pd
)
A. Card games
B. 20 questions
C. Mystery description
D. Backs to the board
E. Charades
F. Noughts and crosses
What
comments
can you
make on the
following
games?
basketball
Group arrangement
possibilities:
Whole class
Group work
Its a
Its played
by
Its played
with..
Conclusions
A Summary of Lessons Learned in this
Workshop
Conclusions
1. All classes are multilevel .
2. ML classes are comprised of students of
different levels of proficiency.
3. We must ensure that each and every student
has a chance to succeed.
4. We should treat students as individuals
taking their learning styles and varied
abilities into account.
5. Low students need special support from
the instructor.
6. A successful multilevel class is, by all means,
an inclusive class for all the students.
CONCLUSIONS
What did you learn today?