2. EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES

3.2. Effective teaching strategies:There are 3 possible ways to teach gifted students during the course:a.Teachers and students FROM “ TEACH” TO “TRAIN”Stage 1: MAINLY TEACHING Teachers give - students take-In this stage, it‟s the English teachers that provide students with :

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basic knowledge of English language both in theory and practice

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strategies for developing their English skills

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tips for test-taking

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necessary materials and study assistance when necessary.

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-The teachers should take every opportunity to train the team right in the class they arein charge of.THEORY

→ PRACTICE = KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Stage 2: MAINLY TRAININGa. Students work - Teachers helpIn this stage, the teachers are supposed to give students enough materials for intensive practice of language and skills and students make great attempt to fulfill all the tasks given bytheir teachers.DIY

(DO IT YOURSELF)

→ HELP = IMPROVEMENTb. Students – Students ( group work / team work)+ It‟s suggested that students of the same grade may form a group.+ There should be at least a gap-day for the whole team to work together.+ Joining online forums or communities of the same purpose.Tasks often given to work in groups:+ Discussions about grammar and structures, word usage , tips for test-taking, etc.+ Doing and sharing practice tests, mock-tests.

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→ SHARE = PROGRESSc. Self-study

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Self-study can be at the school library / English lab / at home etc. (online / offline).

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Mainly practice and assignment completion

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Content distribution

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( each student must make his /her own contribution to the content of the syllabus)

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Asking teachers for help when necessary.

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→ SEARCH → PERFECT