Teaching Multi-level Classes

What is the definition of a multi-level class?

• Classes that take place in an English classroom and consist of different activities.

• Classes in which the students vary considerably in their language and literacy skills.

• Classes that are small in size and contain students of the same ability.

• Classes that are taught by a teacher with lots of experience.

What are the benefits of teaching large, multi-level classes?

Answer explanation

Some of the benefits include: there are always enough students for interaction, classes are never boring, higher level students can help facilitate, we improve as teachers and learn from the experiences.

Which sentence best describes the benefits of establishing routines and rules for a large class?

• Rules are important so students know that when they enter the classroom the teacher is in charge.

• The benefit of having a routine is that you can do the same activities every lesson.

• Rules and routines give both students and teachers a sense of stability and security.

• Rules and routines are only important for teacher wellbeing.

Which rule is most important in your classroom?

• Speak English

• Raise your hand

• Be quiet

• Be friendly

What is an example of a personalised learning activity?

• Students discuss people they admire.

• Students create posters on places they've been.

• Students investigate a profession they aspire to work in.

• All 3 answers.

Individualise tasks by ______ _______ ___ _______ so students can choose which part of the task to do according to their abilities and interests.

Why should we individualise a language learning task?

• To make it suitable for students at different levels.

• To allow students to work on the task themselves.

• To allow students to express their own opinions.

• All 3 answers.

In large, multi-level classes it is important for students to feel they are related to as individuals and not simply a student number. How can we ensure an activity is more personalised for a student?

Answer explanation

A good answer should include the following; Allow students to express their own ideas and opinions, or share their own experiences.

How do we individualise a language learning task?

• Use the same material in different ways.

• Use different materials in the same way.

• Both of these options.

• None of these options.