PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL Unit 2. Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills F43W 33.

PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOLUnit 2

Unit 2Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills

F43W 33

Unit 2 > Session 1

This session aims to:

• raise awareness of the value of learner needs in lesson planning (Outcome 2)

• introduce the purpose and content of learner profiles (Outcome 2)

• practise creating individual and group learner profiles (Outcome 2)

• introduce the Unit, Outcomes and assessment (all Outcomes)

Unit 2 > Session 1 > Focus B > Resource 2

• Task 1 Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills overview

Unit 2 > Session 2

This session aims to:

• raise awareness of how to manage the learning environment (Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)

• highlight ways of building rapport and maintaining interaction (Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)

• provide practice in using teaching aids (Outcomes 1 and 4)

• raise awareness of methods of grouping learners (Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)

Unit 2 > Session 3

This session aims to:

• raise awareness of issues involved in giving feedback (Outcomes 1 and 4)

• develop awareness of how to manage the learning environment (Outcomes 1, 2 and 4)

• facilitate preparation for Outcome 1 assessment (Outcome 1)

• provide practice creating lead-ins (Outcomes 2 and 4)

Unit 2 > Session 4

This session aims to:

• develop an understanding of aims and rationale (Outcome 2)

• develop awareness of how different activities achieve aims (Outcome 2)

• introduce the basic elements of lesson planning (Outcome 2)

• develop ability to stage learning activities (Outcome 2)

Unit 2 > Session 5This session aims to:

• complete part of Outcome 1 summative assessment (Outcome 1)

• raise awareness of the importance of review and reflection (Outcome 4)

• identify the purpose and value of learner feedback (Outcome 4)

• introduce a variety of learning and teaching resources (Outcome 3)

• provide practice in evaluating resources (Outcome 3)

Unit 2 > Session 6This session aims to:

• introduce and practise methods of eliciting vocabulary (Outcome 2 and 4)

• develop skills in concept checking vocabulary (Outcome 2 and 4)

• explore a variety of online resources (Outcome 3)

• select appropriate online or published resource and provide the rationale (Outcome 3)

• explore how task type and level are linked (Outcome 3)

Unit 2 > Session 7

This session aims to:

• develop awareness of techniques to introduce language points (Outcomes 2 and 4)

• practise introducing and highlighting language points (Outcomes 2 and 4)

• develop skills in selecting and sequencing activities (Outcomes 2, 3 and 4)

Unit 2 > Session 7 > Focus A > Resource 3

• Task 1 Introducing language points (visuals 1)

Unit 2 > Session 7 > Focus A > Resource 3

• Task 1 Introducing language points (visuals 2)

Unit 2 > Session 8This session aims to:

• define authentic materials (Outcome 3)

• explore the rationale for using authentic materials (Outcome 3)

• practise creating tasks to accompany authentic materials (Outcome 3)

• select relevant topics/themes to use with learners (Outcomes 2 and 3)

Unit 2 > Session 9

This session aims to:

• introduce and practise techniques for practising pronunciation (Outcome 2)

• introduce and practise oral correction techniques (Outcome 2)

Unit 2 > Session 10

This session aims to:

• introduce planning across sessions (Outcome 2)

• discuss some tutoring problems and their possible solutions (Outcome 2 and 4)

• relate problems and solutions to trainees’ own contexts (Outcome 2 and 4)

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