School Principles

​Great English – Principles & Application

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“What are the five learning principles of Great English that you remember?”

Personalized Supporting

Students learn better when instruction considers their individual needs, pace, emotions, and learning profiles. Support must be adaptive and responsive.

Open Ended

What does it mean to provide personalized support in your classroom? Mention one concrete action you can take to support a student with different needs.

Multiple Choice

A student frequently falls behind and gets frustrated during speaking tasks. What is the most appropriate teacher action?

• A. Ignore the issue so the student gains independence

• B. Assign a differentiated, smaller speaking task with guidance

• C. Ask the student to speak more frequently to build confidence

2. Compelling Input & Processes

Students need input that is understandable, interesting, meaningful, and connected to real communication. Compelling input increases motivation and retention.

Open Ended

What elements must input have to be considered “compelling” (atractivos) for your students?

Multiple Choice

You want students to understand a short audio about daily routines. Which option best represents compelling input?

• A. Students listen to the audio without any visual aid

• B. Students listen while watching images and answering guiding questions

• C. Students read the transcript silently before listening

​Substantial Contact & Exposure

Language proficiency improves with consistent, frequent exposure to English across varied contexts. The more contact learners have, the faster they progress.

Open Ended

How can you increase English exposure in your class without adding extra workload to students?

Multiple Choice

You notice that students only use English when you explicitly ask them to. Which action most effectively increases exposure?

• A. Assign one extra video per month

• B. Implement daily 5-minute warm-ups in English

• C. Give them a long reading project once a term

4. Method Selection Based on Individual Differences

Learners vary in age, interests, learning styles, proficiency levels, and motivations. Methods should be chosen intentionally to meet these differences.

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Why is it important to select methods based on students’ differences? What factor do you consider most in your classroom?

Multiple Choice

You are teaching a mixed-ability group with visual, kinesthetic, and collaborative learners. What is the best approach?

• A. Use a single explanation method for everyone

• B. Combine visuals, movement activities, and group tasks

• C. Allow students to choose any task without guidance

​5. Learning System / Habit Formation

Language learning improves when students develop consistent habits and routines. Small, repetitive practices build automaticity and confidence.

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What small daily or weekly routine could help your students develop strong learning habits in English?

Multiple Choice

Your students tend to forget vocabulary from previous units. Which strategy strengthens habit formation?

• A. Give them a large vocabulary test every two months

• B. Use short daily review activities such as flashcards or retrieval questions

• C. Ask them to study on their own without monitoring