The Motivated Classroom 133 ¦ Principle 4: Effective pairs to boost engagement
Principle Four of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:
Principle 4: Effective pairs
This episode is all about maximising the effectiveness of pair work in class by setting students up for multiple small wins, using scaffolded and psychologically safe output tasks in groups of two.
You'll learn about:
- Rotating pairs
- Changing seating plan
- Turn and talk versus pair discussion
- The Köhler Effect
Whether you’re just heading back to school or already half way through the year, this episode is another step towards a motivated language classroom! 💪🎓
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5. Creating a class yearbook
6. Running effective routines🔔
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