Open books open minds Smart Class Orient.Sep.2013 16/05/2019 23-07-13 MM

Write at least 3 things that you would want from an ideal Course Book.

What’s in an ideal course book? Learning through the senses Chants Games Writing Variety of text types (up-to-date) Cross-curricular information Cultural information Activities which practise the four skills / Language in context Projects Self-evaluation section Phonics activities Based on a theory / approach Interactive Whiteboard material A clear Teacher’s Manual Flashcards

1. How do we learn? Through our senses.

Use of pictures They catch Ss’ attention and help them understand the meaning of the words better. Pictures are a very good starting point for warm-up activities and further discussion. They engage all students and especially those who belong to the “visual learner” type. Visual learners are Ss who learn better by observing non-verbal information, e.g. flashcards, photos, graphs, charts, maps or posters.

We primarily learn through sight. Attractive pictures Up-to-date themes

Use of chants Why use chants to motivate our Ss? Children think chants are fun Ss lose inhibitions Lyrics “stick” Chants change the atmosphere in the classroom Chants add variety to the lesson

2. Chants

2. Chants

Why use games in the EFL classroom? motivating and fun children like them natural part of growing up and learning provide a context ensure interaction promote co-operation add variation to a lesson

3. Games

3. Games

3. Games

4. Writing

4. Writing

5. A variety of text types Factual Texts

5. A variety of text types Stories

5. A variety of text types Quiz

5. A variety of text types Recipe

5. A variety of text types Rules

5. A variety of text types Project

6. Cross-curricular texts. What is the value of cross-curricular texts? Topic engage Ss’ interest. Help reinforce or revise knowledge about the real world. Allows for a more ‘spherical’ approach to learning. Allows even ‘weak’ Ss at English to contribute sth.

In what type of textbook would you find this activity? Science book

In what type of textbook would you find this activity? Art book

In what type of textbook would you find this activity? Health book

Science Art PE Maths English Health Social Studies Language researchers have come to the conclusion that it is valuable to incorporate cross-curricular activities.

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Smart Class 5

7. Cultural information What is the value of cultural information? Ss learn to make connections To learn about cultural similarities and differences. Appreciation of other cultures. Because learning a language is not enough…

When learning a language, a learner is also learning a culture.

Learner’s own culture in comparison with other cultures

Countries where English is spoken

A variety of cultures

8. Activities which practise the four skills

9. Projects Hands-on experience of module concepts Projects develop motor and creative thinking skills Hands-on experience of module concepts Performance evidence

10. Self-evaluation Promoting autonomous learning. Ss take responsibility for their own learning.

11. Phonics Activities

choose a SB that’s eclectic combine best methods, ideas or 12. Perhaps the ideal CB could be based on various theories / approaches. choose a SB that’s eclectic combine best methods, ideas or beliefs from many areas.

Core concepts The CB is based on an exciting theory. Experiencing the World through our five senses. Visualisation, stories or guided fantasies. There is no failure, only feedback.

13. Interactive Whiteboard Material Includes eye-catching animated videos that motivate Ss and attract their attention.

14. Teacher’s Manual Clearly stated aims Presentation of vocabulary and structures to be taught Step-by-step guidance and suggestions on how to approach each activity Optional activities Background information Listening transcripts Key to all activities in both Student’s Book and Workbook.

15. Flashcards

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Smart Class 1 Components for Students Student’s CD Student’s Book Including Workbook

Smart Class 1 Components for Teachers Interactive Whiteboard Material Teacher’s Manual Student’s Book Including Workbook Class CDs including Tests & Flashcards Flashcards

Modular Approach 4 well-balanced, theme-based modules. Each module consists of 7 lessons: Lesson 1 (Alphabet & A Chant) Lesson 2 (Smart Kids) Lesson 3 (Comic) Lesson 4 (Let’s Play & Alphabet) Presentation of the target language + Skills development Consolidation & Revision Lesson 5 (Story Time) Lesson 6 (Revision & Project) Lesson 7 (Alphabet revision & Smart Time) Alphabet revision & Culture page

Smart Class 1 Clearly illustrated key vocabulary Presentation of the alphabet always in combination with pictures. Catchy chants that help students revise previously taught vocabulary and simple functions of the language

Workbook Activities that will help Ss familiarise themselves with the Roman script and way of handwriting

Workbook Further practice on the material taught and presented in the Student’s Book.

Characters in situations Ss can relate to Grammar box Listening activity Immediate practice on grammatical structures and functions of the language

Workbook

Stories / factual texts

Workbook

An integral part of the syllabus. Games & Alphabet An integral part of the syllabus. Presentation of new letters. Learning and revising through the use of games. Developing Ss’ intrapersonal intelligence.

Workbook

Original stories Revising language from the whole module

Workbook

Revision & Project Consolidation of the previously taught linguistic items / grammar / functions Projects develop motor and creative thinking skills. Hands-on experience of module concepts.

Workbook Cross-curricular Projects developing the knowledge and skills of Ss while motivating them to learn through stimulating and interconnected school subjects.

Alphabet revision & Smart Time Consolidation of the letters presented throughout the module. A Culture page that gives an insight into the different cultures.

Extra Material in Student’s Book Board game Picture Dictionary Cut-outs Stickers

Board Game Revision and consolidation through a game. Developing Ss’ collaboration and cooperation.

Picture Dictionary Presentation of linguistic items in categories and groups to facilitate learning.

Cut-outs & Stickers Arts and crafts activities for educational purposes that promote Ss’ creativity and self-expression.

Teacher’s Manual

Clearly stated aims Presentation of vocabulary and structures to be taught

Step-by-step guidance and suggestions on how to approach each activity Listening transcripts Background information

Optional activities

Key to all activities in both Student’s Book and Workbook.

Teacher’s Manual (Tests also in class CDs)

Teacher’s Manual (Tests also in class CDs)

Teacher’s Manual Phonics cards

Weekly pacing chart: For a sixteen-week semester, in which Ss have two sessions per week. Holidays have also been taken into consideration.

Teacher’s Manual Suggested Pacing Chart for Smart Class 1

Teacher’s Manual Suggested Pacing Chart for Smart Class 1

Model lesson DVD for Teachers

Model lesson DVD for Teachers

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