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ModelingAn ESL teacher demonstrates the learning
activity as the students watch. After showing the students what to do, the
teacher repeats the demonstration as learners follow along. Soon the students
are capable of performing the task without hesitation. This type of modeling by
a teacher helps ESL students become comfortable with classroom activities and
helps them to know what is expected on assignments. | |
MorphologyThe study of word structure, root words, new
word creation, word changes, and morphemes that go into building words. | |
Multisensory ActivitiesPlanned lesson activities that tap into more
than one of the senses. Learning can be enhanced through hands-on activities
that give ESL learners an opportunity to absorb information through their
senses. There is a Chinese saying that describes the benefits of this: “Tell
me, I forget; show me, I remember; involve me, I understand.” ESL students need
to be totally involved in their learning. | |
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Needs AnalysisUsing questionnaires and interviews to find out what
students need or want to study. | |
Non-verbal CommunicationA type of communication including body language: gestures, eye movement, posture,
appearance, facial expressions, body contact, etc. Nonverbal communication can
vary from culture to culture. | |
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ObjectiveThings that you hope will be done or achieved by
the end of an activity or a lesson. | |