Teenagers have a greater learning potential than young children, but they can be more difficult to motivate and manage. Creating a positive learning environment in which adolescents feel happy, secure, valued and motivated to learn is my aim.
In order to try and engage their interest, topics such as modern technology, social media, and pop culture will be used to bring activities alive. Most teenagers are self-centred and will take pleasure in talking about themselves and voicing their opinions – I will bring this out through journal tasks, debates and newspaper style exercises.
All students will take part in group activities; discussions / role plays / debates – the role of each student will reflect their level. No student will be put in a position where they feel their exposure to the language is either too easy or too difficult.