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Unread Apr 14th, 2010, 02:28 pm
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Default Re: My difficult class

Hello,

Are there any consequences if the students break on of your rules? They will keep breaking them if they know that the rules are not enforced. I don't know what you can and can't do at your school in terms of discipline. I taught ESL in public school to that age group for years. If I had trouble with a student I would keep them after class, have them come in for recess or take away a privilege.

Keeping them active with learning activities is a good strategy. Have them working on games where they are competing with each other to get the correct answers. They obviously want to impress their classmates.

From experience I know that not much learning will occur if the students are disruptive. Concentrate on getting the kids in control and make it a priority. In the long run they will learn a lot more this way. Good luck
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