Maximizing learning in large classes

Maximizing learning in large classes Milestones in ELT ELT-16... Milestones in ELTThe British Council was established in 1934, and one of our main aims has always been to promote the wid

Maximizing learning

in large classes

Milestones in ELT

ELT-16

Milestones in ELT

The British Council was established in 1934, and one of our main aims has always been to promote the wider knowledge of the English language Over the last 75 years, we have issued many important publications that have set the agenda for ELT professionals, often

in partnership with other organisations and institutions

As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, we are re-launching a selection of those publications online Many of the messages and ideasare just as relevant today as they were when first published We believe they are also useful historical sources through which colleagues cansee how our profession has developed over the years

Maximizing learning in large classes: Issues and options

This very practical and ‘teacher-friendly’ publication was produced following a Hornby workshop on teaching large classes in Ethiopia

in 2006 The book was put together by the workshop tutors, drawing

on the materials and activities generated by the workshop trainers and participants Part 1 provides an introduction to the issues involved when teaching in large classes; Part 2 looks at specific classroom activities; and finally the book provides a useful bibliography for those wishing

to read more on the subject

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