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The sequence game
This milling activity is very simple. Each student has a different sequential series written on a strip of paper. Their task is to find the participant wıith the exactly the same sequence as them self. For this to be a speaking and listening task, monitor the learners carefully to ensure they don’t show their [...]
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You Say and I Listen
The circle game: You say and I listen
This type of activity lends itself to ımproving group cohesion through a cooperative or collaborative task involving listening and speaking.
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Behaviour management
At best, all teachers have some form of behaviour management system in place which will enable them to not only control their class, but will also allow for a healthy and productive learning environment. At worst, teachers and learners adopt strategies simply to get them through the day.
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Classroom Dynamics: creating a happy learning environment