A simple way to stop students getting bored?
Vary the interaction patterns!
There are 5 main types of interaction in a lesson:
- teacher to the whole class
- students mingling around the room
- small groups
- pair work
- individual
Doing any one of these for too long will lead to students feeling bored. So vary it!
Most speaking activities can be done in mingles or 'speed dating' type activities. When I do an activity I always think 'Can this activity be done standing up?'
Changing the interaction pattern during a lesson will stop any feeling of monotony and lead to much more motivated students.
Happy teaching!
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