1. The Teenage Learner Free powerpoints at http://www.worldofteaching.comhttp://www.worldofteaching.com

3. Today’s Agenda  The secret of teaching teens  The 12 Dos (Anderson article)  Teacher’s Talk (Jeremy Harmer)  Lesson Ideas that work!  Let’s get Digital!

4. Words which describe Teens?

5. "The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." - Mark Van Doren

6. Jeremy Harmer Teaching Teens In groups of 6, role play the ELT conversation (read). Choose a character! Jeremy H. / Jo / Harvey / Asia Bruno / Neil / Anna / Magdalla/

7. Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners:  Teenagers seek meaning and significance.

8. Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 2. Teenagers want to know about the NOW!

9. Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 3. Teenagers crave authenticity and the “true”.

10. Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 4. Teenagers are the ultimate egotists. ME!

11. Key Assumptions about Teenage Learners: 5. Teenagers are wondering what others are thinking about them!

13. What Teens Need to Know Prior to Learning:  Why are we doing this?  How can it help me?  How can I make it MINE?

14. "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." - Henry Ford

15. A Dozen Dos 1. Use Music! Teens live through the feelings provoked by music. It is a window to their learning soul.

16. A Dozen Dos 2. Use Current Material! Teens want to be hip. They love anything new and personally relevant.

17. A Dozen Dos 3. Use Team Work! Teens are “hard wired” for relationships. They thrive on projects, peer interaction and group work.

18. A Dozen Dos 4. Use Acting! Teens want to express themselves. Role playing allows them to express all their inner, conflicting feelings in a safe manner.

19. A Dozen Dos 5. Use Choice! Teens are trying to be independent. Giving them some choice and control motivates them.

20. A Dozen Dos 6. Use what they know! Teens know LOTS and have diverse experiences. Use their interests and passions in the class content!

21. A Dozen Dos  Use a quick pace! Teens actually have shorter attention spans than kids! Keep changing things up!

22. A Dozen Dos 8. Use Activity! Teens body’s are changing and they need to experience and practice their new “physical” self!

23. A Dozen Dos 9. Use Proactive Class Control! Teens want a teacher in control but will reject any authority. Use positive behavior management!

24. A Dozen Dos 10. Use L1 at times! Teens will respond to L1 discipline and are mature enough to “switch gears” and it can help misunderstanding.

25. A Dozen Dos 11. Use Games! Teens are highly competitive in the sense they want to show off. Let them show off!

26. A Dozen Dos 12. Use their “desire”! Teens want to express themselves. Projects, presentations, posters etc…can allow them to personalize the learning.

27. “Show me and I forget; Teach me and I remember; Involve me and I learn.” - B. Franklin

29. Discuss: Lesson Ideas.

30. http://eflclassroom.ning.com