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A Guide to Teaching PracticumA Guide to Teaching PracticumPrepared by Lim, Jong-woo and Hwang, Bo-hyun

PART 1. TP Schedule

TP ScheduleWEEK 1. At KNU-attached Elementary SchoolAll the fun and excitement. All play and no work!

TP ScheduleAll work and no play! Experience what is required to be a teacher!

WEEK 2-6. At secondary schools of your choice

PART 2. TP Schools

Introducing the TP schoolsJong-woo went to Gyeongpook Girls High School

Bo-hyun went to KNU-attached Middle School

Jongwoo went toGyeongpook Girls High School

Students English: All beginners, or low-intermediate at bestStudents Overall Characteristic: Sensitive teenage girls3. English Classes: - Leveled classes (since June, 2009) - Half English half KoreanFacilities A English -only zone w/ full multimedia capacity

Bohyun went toKNU -attached Middle School

Students English Proficiency Level: Beginner, or low-intermediate at bestStudents Overall Characteristic: Very friendly3. English Classes: - Leveled classes: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced - TEE: Possible if you use easy & simple lg - Ss move between the classes for their English levelFacilities Regular English class taught by a foreign instructor

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PART 3. Hands-on Tips

Useful Tips 1. Teaching English Classes1. Use easy & simple English with gestures and emotions - Exaggerate your body language2. Make the best use of multimedia equipment. - Use visual aids which help Ss understanding3. Get Ss attention by clapping, motto, sign language - Teach Ss to listen when somebody is talking.Encourage Ss to talk during the lessons - Make supportive classroom environment

Useful Tips 2. Establish Rapport with SsTry to be friendly, but dont be a friend - Always maintain teacher-student relationship - Proper relationship will keep you out of trouble2. Be sensitive to the Ss of the opposite sex - Excessive attention should be avoided.3. Always remember that you are a teacher - The top priority is to motivate them to study.

Useful Tips 3. Classroom ManagementHave your Ss do the chores willingly - Do not lose your authority as a teacher.Praise Ss as much as deemed appropriately - Genuine, heart-felt compliment Observe Ss free from prejudice - Try to see the way they are4. Value Ss opinions and ideas - Respect your Ss

PART 4. Preparing for Model Class

Model Classat Gyeongpook Girls High SchoolText : High School English (by )Unit : Lesson 4. Self-esteemPeriod : The last of the total 10 periods

Aims :1) to provide affective feedback and help raise self-esteem.2) to develop a positive self-image and language ego.3) to use the Internet search engine for a specific purpose

Model Classat Gyeongpook Girls High SchoolOutline of Teaching ProceduresStepProcedureIntroduction(10') Greetings / Review / Aims Quiz to Introduce the TopicDevelopment(33') Activity 1. Individual Self-esteem Test Activity 2. Raise Your Self-esteemSmall group activity - Ss help Ts improve their self-esteem Ss use information on the Internet Activity 3. You Are SpecialEach G summarizes the previous activity & report it to the classConsolidation(7') Formative Test / Assignment / Closing

Model Classat Gyeongpook Girls High SchoolKey Features1) Content-based : Integration of English and ethics2) Task-based : individual & small group tasks3) Indirectly form-focused : frequent use of subjunctives and other structures previously taught4) An element of Suggestopedia : use of BGM5) The Internet access for Ss

Model Classat KNU-attached Middle SchoolText : Middle School English (by )Unit : Lesson 5. The World of RobotsPeriod : The 5th of the total 9 periodsAims :1) to talk about a friends ability using can and cant2) to ask friends about their abilities using can you

Model Classat KNU-attached Middle SchoolOutline of Teaching ProceduresStepProcedureIntroduction(6') Greetings / Review Motivating/Aims Development(32') Explaining can with the video clip-Two kids in the class starred in the video Activity 1. Arranging Words in OrderMake sentences about the movie in groups Activity 2. Practicing can Using FlashcardAsk and answer using can in groups Activity 3. Guess Who-Interview about my friends ability-Write about my friends ability-Gallery Walk : move around the classroom & see others workConsolidation(9') Formative Test / Assignment / Closing

Model Classat KNU-attached Middle SchoolKey Features1) Teaching Grammar with the Integration of four skills2) Meaningful Materials : Ss talk about their abilities 3) Developmental stages of the activities Arranging words Asking & Answering R & W5) Gallery Walk with BGM Kinesthetic element during the lesson4) Communicative drill : interviewing my friends ability

1) Work as a team Cooperation is the key

2) Dont be afraid of experimenting

3) Be creative

Preparing for Model Class

Thank you!Good luck to you all!