1. 1:1 learning – an equal opportunity?
Neil Bullock
ETAS PD Day / Bien Bienne
September 2017

2. Introduction Differences to group teaching
+/-s for Teachers and learners
Getting started
Materials and methodology
4 skills
Assessement / Feedback / Self study
Support
Case studies
A – Mike Webster’s story about the pregnant girl
B – Show examples from my years of 1:1 teaching and get you as Ts to think more about how you teach 1:1 and what is involved
C – I started teaching 1:1 immediately and have done a lot of it ever since – adults BE/ESP principally
D – Look at what it really is / differences / +/-s / Getting started / Materials and methodology /

3. What is 1:1 learning?
How would you best define the express 1:1 teaching?
What are the key items that differ from a group of learners?
“one person to one person … an intensely people-centred interaction”

4. Communication What is the communicative process involved
Differences individual v group communication
T v S – who is in a strong/weak position?
How do you normally adjust to other Ss?
Are you attached or involved with your Ss?
What proximity do you have with Ss?

5. +s for the Learner Individual attention Focus on specific objectives
TLU tasks
Chance to speak
Tailor made courses -
Quick correction / feedback
No competition
Flexibility – private/professional life

6. -s for the Learner No peer interaction All S focussed – no rest time
Chance to speak
Hears only Ts English
No peer correction / feedback
Inequality
Tiring
Expensive

7. +s for the Teacher Chance to write own material
Learn from S (ESP/BE/private)
Prep can focus on objectives
Flexibility - course/lessons
Flexibility – planning & other work
- admin / + money
Challenge
Direct feedback from S

8. -s for the Teacher Cost & time of preparation
Unknown (professional) domain of S
S has fixed learning methods
May lack dynamics of large class
Intimidated S > T has to talk more than req’d
Last-minute cancellation
New T may lack experience

9. Reflections TTT! S Motivation v confidence?
T professional experience to sell (not oversell)
Use S L1 = Low level of EN
Offer & ask for flexibility , but not at any price
Show interest in S & be natural
Be a pseudo-psycholigist (!)
Let’s take a more in depth look at some of the points…

10. Where to start Needs, desires & goals of the S
Use T skills and knowledge
NA = DT, questionnaire, interview, presentation
Syllabus – work with S
Power words -
Ss communication problems
Lexis = faux amis / coll’s / comp’s /ELF
Structure = key areas of their objectives

11. Material and content Task based / TLU > after the course
S brings authentic material
Use as SME – guided visits
Use S as an SME (ESP/BE) + invite material
10 T Qs per lesson + FU = convo
Pair activities = T:S
Adapt interactive material
Re-use material
Stimulating

12. The four skills Speaking Perfect but caution TTT Have Qs ready
TLU role plays

13. The four skills Listening (video) TLU scripts, authentic tasks
Videos films – S/S

14. The four skills Reading
Self Study > specifics in class - process / incident
Prepare texts for vocab / grammar

15. The four skills Writing Good for Self Study in longer texts
Good for class work say for practice
Needs careful work

16. Assessment & Feedback Listen Encouragement & praise Take notes
Time at end
Ss ELF
Examples in their TLU
SS to include

17. You’re not alone, look around you!
ETAS
IATEFL
ELT Journal
Teacher social events
Research and training
Social media

18. The Practicalities
Place, time
Cost
Cancellation
Contact
Material

19. Some ideas...
Yves – 28 year old Engineer. Not sure of level, has to attend meetings in English with multi lingual colleagues, s, presentations, socialising. Somewhat timid.
Petra – 24 friend of a friend, wants to go and study to MA level in Ireland. B2+ level confident, needs to survive at Uni and in every day life.
Hans Ueli – 51: architect in company. Low A2, not sure of own objectives. Very keen but reverts a lot to L1 German.

20. References Murphey, T., (1991) Teaching one to one, Longman Essex.
Edwards, E., (2012) One is lovely number. English Teaching Professional, 83, Nov 2012, Pavilion Publishing
Edwards, E., (2013) Strategies for Commmunication. English Teaching Professional, 84, Jan 2013, Pavilion Publishing.
Osborne, P (2005) Teaching English one-to-one, Modern English Publishing
Wilberg, P. (1987) One to One: A teacher’s handbook, Language Teaching Publications.
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