[brie11]

I've just begun teaching in a small Korean elementary school and I was told each week I will be holding an hour long teacher's class in which I teach the other ten or so teachers in the school. I was given the theme of "family" for this Friday, does anyone have any suggestions? I'm still trying to get a hold on teaching children, I have no idea how to go about teaching adults. I was told the class won't be very formal, however I'd rather be overprepared just in case.

Thanks!

[Sportrider1974]

I did the same thing last year at my elementary school. We used a conversation book aimed at intermediate learners. The book had a different conversation point for each lesson. Each lesson had anywhere from 10 to 15 questions we discussed as a group.

I found the teachers just wanted an opportunity to practice speaking. By using the book, they were able to study the topic before class so they could prepare for the discussion. As each teacher talked, I would offer grammar suggestions or make corrections IF they were needed. It worked really well and we all had fun. It was one of my most enjoyable classes.

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[brie11]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll go shop around for a good conversation book. In actuality, I've been looking forward to this class, it will be a nice break from alphabet bingo and flashcard memory games.

Thanks again!