{"id":1150,"date":"2011-02-23T23:19:41","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T22:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltchat.com\/?p=1150"},"modified":"2011-02-23T23:19:41","modified_gmt":"2011-02-23T22:19:41","slug":"how-do-you-deal-with-mixed-ability-classes-eltchat-transcript-23022011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltchat.org\/index.php\/2011\/02\/23\/how-do-you-deal-with-mixed-ability-classes-eltchat-transcript-23022011\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you deal with mixed ability classes? #ELTchat Transcript 23\/02\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the transcript of the second #ELTchat on 23\/02\/2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPlease get ready for our next #ELTchat<\/a> in abt 5 mins Talking about Teaching Mixed Ability Classes – Are you ready to go? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntarabenwell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Please get ready for our next #ELTchat<\/a> in abt 5 mins Talking about Teaching Mixed Ability Classes – Are you ready to go? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCountdown to #ELTchat<\/a> is approx 5 minutes!! Great topic tonight -Mixed Ability Classess- we have all experienced them, so lots to share!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nReady and waiting #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAm having trouble with Tweetdeck and am on tweetchat.com #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I’m ready to go #ELTchat<\/a> and looking forward to a great session!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Hi Janet #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTwitter is over capacity #ELTchat<\/a> – are you all OK with tweetdeck? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> @Fuertesun<\/a> Hi Janet & Leahn and all #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIs there a difference in hashtag #ELTchat<\/a> or #eltchat<\/a> ?? Hopefully both are ok?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> I’m okay Marisa #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlauraesol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> HI Leahn – nice to see you this evening! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> Hi there #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I don’t have tweetdeck so all my tweets are manual, so hopefully it will be ok! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> Hi there! What time is it in Australia?? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Struggling. keeps saying there’s a Twitter problem..I’ll be lurking half the time anyway. dinner to prepare.How r u all? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Twitter is over capacity #ELTchat<\/a> – are you all OK with tweetdeck? Gosh nothing seems to work! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHello everyone and welcome to #ELTchat<\/a> – for the next hour my tweets will be about Teaching Mixed Ability Classes and updates slow! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> U 2 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> 8am here in Canberra! and you Janet? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntarabenwell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTwitter not working for me. I finally made it to #ELTChat<\/a>. boo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lauraesol<\/a> Hi – nice to see you on #ELTchat<\/a> this evening!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAm getting fail whale here #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> – for the next hour my tweets will be about Teaching Mixed Ability Classes and updates slow! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nam also having troble with tweetdeck \ud83d\ude41 # eltchat #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I’m getting a lot of Twitter API is temporarily unavailable messages here #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Twitter is over capacity #ELTchat<\/a> – are you all OK with tweetdeck? Gosh nothing seems to work! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lauraesol<\/a> Hi there #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> what’s fail whale? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTrying to post but it wont let me \ud83d\ude41 #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes, it seems to be a bit slow tonight and my tweets are lagging behind #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi, guys beautiful evening in Cairo#eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi everyone. Marisa I’ve followed you onto tweetchat. I have probs with twitter tonight #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> hi #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGo to tweetchat.com and log in with your twitter account #ELTchat<\/a> – works but is a bit slower #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Hi Sue #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> It’s 10pm here We are ready for #ELTchat<\/a> lift off!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntarabenwell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Do they not still do fail whale? #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Things have speeded up on my Tweetdeck now #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlauraesol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> don’t have tweetdeck and looking forward to my first chat!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lauraesol<\/a> Welcome to #eltchat<\/a> Laura!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lauraesol<\/a> Tweetdeck makes it easier maybe next time #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lauraesol<\/a> welcome laura #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @lauraesol<\/a> Tweetdeck makes it easier maybe next time #ELTchat<\/a> Not when its not working! \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@tarabenwell<\/a> yes they still do fail whale #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> yes there’s always that! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGood evening everyone on #ELTchat<\/a> For next hour my tweets are dedicated to chatting re MIxed Ability classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nah! got in at last, web, tweetdeck all dead at the moment \ud83d\ude41 #eltchat<\/a> – hi everyone! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nnot tonight it doesn’t #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Good evening everyone on #ELTchat<\/a> For next hour my tweets are dedicated to chatting re MIxed Ability classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ntweetdeck seems to be working for me at the mo #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> evening #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: tweetdeck seems to be working for me at the mo #eltchat<\/a> it seems to have got better over the last few minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> me too #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> for the next hour my tweets will be about Teaching Mixed Ability classes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lauraesol<\/a> Welcome Laura to #ELTchat<\/a> HOpe you have fun!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnyway shall we try and talk mixed ability? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lauraesol<\/a> Welcome Laura! So what’s mixed ability – only different levels of achievement in same class? #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> evening #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwill someone please follow or unfollow me – I have 666 followers which i find a bit unnerving!! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n: Good evening everyone on #ELTchat<\/a> For next hour my tweets are dedicated to chatting re MIxed Ability classes #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Different levls of achievement or different levels? #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Different levls of achievement or different levels? #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><Both?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: tweetdeck seems to be working for me at the mo #eltchat<\/a> it seems to have got better over the last few minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> hi! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Afternoon! (Mountain time for me \ud83d\ude42 ) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Different levls of achievement or different lvls? #ELTchat<\/a> I think different levels is a different issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntarabenwell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Also classes where some are very strong in writing while others are much stronger in speaking. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFirst we should answer this question what isthe definition of a mixed ability class? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt’s all sorts – different levels\/ different needs \/ different mixtures #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @educationland<\/a>: First we should answer this question what isthe definition of a mixed ability class? #ELTchat<\/a> Agreed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nTheHelpGroup<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHello #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ntweetchat is annoyingly slow – think I’m going to just quietly lurk for the moment #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: tweetchat is annoyingly slow – think I’m going to just quietly lurk for the moment #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nJoining the discussion about MIxed Ability classes on #eltchat<\/a> tonight – hello everyone!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: Are we actually discussing mixed level classes? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: It’s all sorts – different levels\/ different needs \/ different mixtures #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> hi #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI thin we may be discussing mixed ability twitter platforms \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nBit late for #eltchat<\/a> tonight – just got home. Going to try to catch up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @tarabenwell<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Also classes where some are very strong in writing while others are much stronger in speaking. #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: tweetchat is annoyingly slow – think I’m going to just quietly lurk for the moment #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> >same here.impossible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> just started don’t worry #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: Bit late for #eltchat<\/a> tonight – just got home. Going to try to catch up You’ve not missed much as tweetdeck being a pain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> haven’t missed much – twitter problems #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> gosh, this is slow…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> hope yr not following #eltchat<\/a> from a foursquare BC location \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSo same level just diff abilities? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> Hello Graham – my stream is very slow – moderating with me this evening is @Shaunwilden<\/a> & @janetbianchini<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Isn’t that normal though? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: So same level just diff abilities? #eltchat<\/a> 4 me it is just different abilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Good evening everyone on #ELTchat<\/a> For next hour my tweets are dedicated to chatting re MIxed Ability classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nas Shaun said on blog – same level different abilities = all classes #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Mixed abilities, right? A term that has changed meaning radically in Spain mainstream ed recently. Makes classwork more challenging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ni have sts who have been to uk and have a v.good level of speaking but v.bad level of writing \/ grammar etc. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAll classes by nature are mixed ability – high \/ medium \/low level ability in each class, don’t you think? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> yes I thought we meant diff levls within one class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: will someone please follow or unfollow me – I have 666 followers which i find a bit unnerving!! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @SueAnnan<\/a> yes I thought we meant diff levls within one class #eltchat<\/a> > me too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMike’s suggest for disc was: “…more\/less able Ss who are fantastic at one particular aspect of the language not so good at others #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> for me, I teach different levels and different abilities within levels all in one class.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MsAxthelm<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> for me, I teach different levels and different abilities within levels all in one class. <Me too!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCan we clear this up? Upper Int say with diff abilities of Upper int and pre in same class? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntarabenwell<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow do you challenge those who seem too high for your class? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> me three #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: All classes by nature are mixed ability – high \/ medium \/low level ability in each class > absolutely #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a> RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @SueAnnan<\/a> yes I thought we meant diff levls within one class #eltchat<\/a>> me too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\naClilToClimb<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> evening all. Can’t stay as it’s dindin time \ud83d\ude09 I find mixed ability a constant nightmare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @SueAnnan<\/a> yes I thought we meant diff levls within one class #eltchat<\/a> > me too > me three \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMaybe good at speaking, not so good writing or vice versa #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: yes I thought we meant diff levls within one class #eltchat<\/a> > Interesting, to me that is a totally different thing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Looks like I didn’t miss anything! There was a seminar on mixed-ability at our conf. on Saturday. Have the notes here…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI think all classes are to some extent mixed. There will always be a range of abilities across different disciplines. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> Or visual learners or auditory etc? #ELTchat<\/a> Good learners and not so good? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: Maybe good at speaking, not so good writing or vice versa #eltchat<\/a> Yes thats how I see the term mixed ability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSuggestion for disc was: “…more\/less able Ss who are fantastic at one particular aspect of the language not so good at others #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @cioccas<\/a>: Maybe good at speaking, not so good writing or vice versa #eltchat<\/a>Yes thats how I see the term mixed ability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nmixed ability in pls v different to mixed ability in mainstream education #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDo we have any non-mixed ability classes? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\naClilToClimb<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\noops #eltchat<\/a> but what usu works 4 me is when i bring kids into the puter lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Most of my students have reached a level of proficient speaking, but vary greatly in listening, reading and writing…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: mixed ability in pls v different to mixed ability in mainstream education #eltchat<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a> RT @cioccas<\/a>: Maybe good at speaking, not so good writing or vice versa #eltchat<\/a>Yes thats how I see the term mixed ability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Mixed ability is>different levels of active \/ passive vocab\/grammar\/cultural knowledge(L1 and L2)\/skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> @cioccas<\/a> Or maybe even things like critical and analytical skills? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> all classes then? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSo it seems that some see it a different levels and other same levels different levels of skill #eltchat<\/a> bit confusing can we stick to 1?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @A_Grundtvig<\/a>: Do we have any non-mixed ability classes? > Not really – may be for a week of so if streamed carefully? #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTmethods<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi there. Joining you on mixed ability. Every class is mixed ab. It doesn’t matter how homogenous it seems. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> …but also maturity levels\/concentration span\/energy levels\/short and long-term memory\/social skills\/attitudes to Eng…!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> this is true for abilities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: So it seems that some see it a different levels and other same levels different levels of skill #eltchat<\/a> bit confusing can we stick to 1?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a> – all classes are to some extent mixed.There will always be range of abilities across different disciplines #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> So yes, pretty much all classes are mixed-ability in one way or another (except 1-2-1!) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> …but also maturity levels\/concentration span\/energy levels\/short and long-term memory\/social skills\/attitudes to Eng…!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nmixed ability then and not mixed levels? #eltchat<\/a> (maybe do that in a separate chat?) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Wires crossed tonight I see mixed ability as diff levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ntrue – there really are no non-mixed ability classes. The problem is that in ELT we think they shd be #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ELTmethods<\/a> Hi there. Joining you on mixed ability. Every class is mixed ab. It doesn’t matter how homogenous it seems. #eltchat<\/a> -agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> True. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThe proposed topic in #eltchat<\/a> was students with mixed abilities, strong in one area, weak in another, that was my understanding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: true – there really are no non-mixed ability classes. The problem is that in ELT we think they shd be #eltchat<\/a> Yes:-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> I don’t think we have to stick to one – I’ll go with everything #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: The proposed topic in #eltchat<\/a> was students with mixed abilities, strong in one area, weak in another, that was my understanding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nspringrose12<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @cioccas<\/a> and prepares different level worksheets for them. For beginners use of 1st language translation works wonders #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe have some Ss who can communicate speaking but can’t read or write at all , even in L1 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI think most of us encountered mixed abilities in the same class with in the same level#eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> surely teaching mixed ability in the first sense is just teching none of us are the same #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow do you deal with mixed-level classes? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> surely teaching mixed ability in the first sense is just teching none of us are the same #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> There are teachers who teach the class, and teachers who wail that ‘my students aren’t at the level’? (cont)\u00a0http:\/\/deck.ly\/<\/a>~dGley<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: Do you think so? Or is it just the admin bods that do? think t’s expect sts to be more or less the same in all areas #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: The proposed topic in #eltchat<\/a> was students with mixed abilities, strong in one area, weak in another, that was my understanding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n… and we have some Ss who know the grammar and can read & write but not communicate speaking #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWr have time for both strands, don’t we? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> strenghts and weaknesses then #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> I was surprised at # of definitions involved in mixed ability seminar – hadn’t considered them b4 -used 2thnk levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Same here! I’ll go with anything too! #eltchat<\/a> Put it all “in the mix” tonight!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Mixed ability is>different levels of active \/ passive vocab\/grammar\/cultural knowledge(L1 and L2)\/skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@springrose12<\/a> Different worksheets for everyone is the standard advice in mixed level teaching orthodoxy #ELTchat<\/a> Is that viable? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@A_Grundtvig<\/a> by varying the activities #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nthe issue is that there is v.little prep for teachers in elt going into the classroom. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @SueAnnan<\/a> yes I thought we meant diff levls within one class #eltchat<\/a> > me too>and me!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nspringrose12<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> Still valid for them. More reading and writing exercises for them or pair group work\/more able helps less able #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> funny huh took it as given that we’re all diff with diff strenths and weakneses #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @tarabenwell<\/a>: How do you challenge those who seem too high for your class? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@A_Grundtvig<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Lots of group work and mingles work very well for mixed abilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Different yes, but sometimes you forget just how many things mixed ability encompasses #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> teach mainstream we have a lot of diffs aspergers, downs and plenty more stuff in the mix #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> yes it’s true, but I mean when there is a BIG gap & sts really aren’t at the level for the class. How do u teach them #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nVary and balance activities in a lesson always good advice – give all a chance to shine at something #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Vary and balance activities in a lesson always good advice – give all a chance to shine at something #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@educationland<\/a> @tarabenwell<\/a> people say make them team leader of other students or helpers #eltchat<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nmixed levels: tasks that work at different levels – contents come from ss – peer teaching – peer support – multi-tasking #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I reckon sometimes it’s the assumptions about sts that are off, rather thn their ‘level’.How do we stream bottom-up AND top-down?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> That’s a big diff then – I teach at private lang. school – much more homogenous classes than you have I think #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nspringrose12<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> Yes, this is what we’re expected to do. Maybe not different worksheets but different objectives &outcome #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> yes very multiple intelligence like too? #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueAnnan<\/a>: Difft worksheets for e\/one is the standard advice…does it work? well if they have hours to make so many w\/sheets! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Vary and balance activities in a lesson always good advice – give all a chance to shine at something #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@tarabenwell<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> I would give them more difficult tasks and objectives to achieve within same time span as weaker ones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I find grammar difficult to teach mixed ability – perhaps b\/c I think it needs direct instruction?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTmethods<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe all have this great diversity in our classes and somehow need to cope with it #eltchat<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @SueAnnan<\/a>: Difft worksheets for e\/one is the standard advice…does it work? well if they have hours to make so many w\/sheets! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> what about ss with learning difficulties in class.eg.dyslexia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nsometimes the problem is when we compare sts to others in the class not with what they should be able to do for the level #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA st. centred approach is key. They can be given responsibility for creating their own tasks, choosing their own reading & so on. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Vary and balance activities in a lesson always good advice – give all a chance to shine at something #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ndiff wksheets for all just not practical in mianstream with 30 kids and so much diffrence #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI think you have to use the sts as much as possible, let them tell you, tell each other etc #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Also same worksheet, different ways 2 exploit: e.g. for YLs – write minimum 3 sentences (allows stronger to write more)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen we made worksheet ,we should take in consideration of different levels students have .#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> Gd question when gaps too big at some points in lesson differentiate tasks\/activities\/focus\/time allowed\/support #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\njust started teaching mainstream last year high school – same exam, different levels – big challenge! #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\npeer teaching and buddy systems good #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@springrose12<\/a> Yes, different objectives and outcomes could work very well #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen we made Exam or Quiz ,we should take in consideration of different levels students have .#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Why not get them to create their own worksheets? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: just started teaching mainstream last year high school – same exam, different levels – big challenge! #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> oh yes I know what u mean #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTmethods<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYou can focus on the tasks. These should be flexible in terms of level and aims. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: peer teaching and buddy systems good #eltchat<\/a> Good ideas \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\none of my students tells me that there’s a group of kids in his English class at school who are left alone by teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: @A_Grundtvig<\/a> by varying the activities #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> – so isn’t the same true of any ability be it level, MI or skill?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: diff wksheets for all just not practical in mianstream with 30 kids and so much diffrence > agree #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> yes totally agree on peer coaching #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Why not get them to create their own worksheets? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Also, try not to work in lockstep all the time – give SS to free to work at their own pace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nInteresting…RT @theteacherjames<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Why not get them to create their own worksheets? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: Why not get them to create their own worksheets? #eltchat<\/a> I do, much more productive and useful way of doing thingss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: 1 of my sts tells me that there’s a group of kids in his English class at school who are left alone by teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: @grahamstanley<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> @SueAnnan<\/a> Why not get them to create their own worksheets? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> but task differentiation OK not always necessary to have diff worksheets #ELTchat<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ELTmethods<\/a>: You can focus on the tasks. These should be flexible in terms of level and aims. > yes and s-centredhelps #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Also, try not to work in lockstep all the time – all the time – I’d say as little time as possible hate lockstep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a> I’m sure the same worksheet can be used in different ways, no need to create separate levels.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nproject work can be a good answer – it lends itself to mixed abilities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTmethods<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNegative example: Think about gap fills. There the gap really opens up. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nVery strong ss can be asked to mentor others #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> yes and simple things like some kids only have to answer 3 questions #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> How do you respond to writing with many different levels?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nproject work at some point in the class. allows sts to work at their own pac & t’s achance to give extra attention #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nUsing online activities is a very good way to accommodate the different levels. Same topics but different levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Using online activities is a v. good way to accommodate the different levels. Same topics but different levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a> @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> try not to work in lockstep all the time \/\/ I’d say as little time as possible hate lockstep> agreed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> tend to respond to what I know the SS abilities are wherever possible – is this good work for him \/ her not 4 the class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @sandymillin<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Also, try not to work in lockstep all the time – Id say little time as possible #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ELTmethods<\/a>: You can focus on the tasks. These should be flexible in terms of level and aims. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: project work at some point in the class. allows Ss to work at their own pac &ts achance to give extra attention agree #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Using online activities is a v. good way to accommodate the different levels. Same topics but different levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Right ! Some Ss do 3 some 5 items – some can be given diff exercises from coursebook #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhy do we need w\/sheets? Use the WB for e.g.s then ask the class to work in groups, they will show u the extent of their knowledge #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> Very strong ss can be asked to mentor others #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> – yes, I agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> I thought project would wk, but found Ss racing to the minimum! 3rd quarter is tough, though. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Very strong ss can be asked to mentor others #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> I do this (only answer 3 questions) but how do you stop SS feeling bad \/ other SS feeling like they have 2 do more work #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> Identify the level of that st and check accordingly. limit feedback to what they require. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a> Very strong ss can be asked to mentor others #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> – yes, I agree #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMixed ability takes on NEW menaing once u work in mainstream education #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a> different home assignments also work. I get the weaker ones buy a lower-level grammar for self-study (brush-up)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Very strong ss can be asked to mentor others #ELTchat<\/a> >> Yep. And most sts have a strong area,something to contribute.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: project work allows Ss to work at their own pace & ts a chance to give extra attention agree #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDo open ended activities e.g. rather than spot the difference do find the similarities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> More ‘able’ Ss sometimes resent mentoring or shat they see as ‘carrying’ others – what to do? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> yes that’s part of the problem ends up like labelling #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MsAxthelm<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> I thought project would wk, but found Ss racing to the minimum! 3rd quarter is tough, though. #eltchat<\/a> > yes true<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> How teach to ability with responses? I try to find common weaknesses, but get bogged down with so many! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> nice idea – or allow them a copy of the CD to listen at home #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: project work can be a good answer – it lends itself to mixed abilities #eltchat<\/a>>agreed, giving sts clear roles 2 fulfill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> I think Ss know that they have problems in something, the most imp thing is 2 make them feel safe in class #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: Why do we need w\/sheets? Use WB for egs then ask class to work in groups, they will show u their knowledge #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadricarv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nEncourage co-operation rather than competion #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> So pick 3 or 4 to focus on, get them down, then another few later #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a>. peer monitoring\/tronger ss helping weaker is great for team spirit. Relieves boredom and helps weaker ss.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: I think Ss know that they have problems in something, the most imp thing is 2 make them feel safe in class #eltchat<\/a> < agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwe have system where strong help weaker now the strong are playing up and misbehaving!#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDo lots of quizzes with groups -mix the abilities deliberately-they all help each other- competition is great focus and motivation #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTmethods<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI think pacing is important. Don’t always wait until the very last one has finished their task #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> yes and simple things like some kids only have to answer 3 questions #ELTchat<\/a> >> Or “Write at least 5 sentences…”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: I do this (only answer 3 qs) but how do you stop SS feeling bad \/ other SS feeling like they have 2 do more work #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> For Ss who resent weaker Ss or are intolerant the answer is in building excellent group dynamis #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> WB is an ideal solution especially if we allow Group work to answer the excercises.#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @adricarv<\/a>: Encourage co-operation rather than competion #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a>: I do this (only answer 3 qs) but how do you stop SS feeling bad \/ other SS feeling like they have 2 do more work #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadricarv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSorry, I meant encourage co-operation rather than competition #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> sometimes if sts take full responsibility for choice of topic & plan well beforehand but agree that s’times its no good #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: RT @lolonagi<\/a>: Ss know they have problems in something, most imp thing make them feel safe in class #eltchat<\/a> < agree #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> we are going on a field trip tmrw to help with dynamics #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I like idea of stronger SS helping weaker, and it works in adult classes. But YLs and teens always refuse to do it. Suggestions?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @MsAxthelm<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> How do you respond to writing with many different levels?> A lot of pre-writing ideas-storms and lots of drafting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@theteacherjames<\/a> So feedback has to be individual? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: @MsAxthelm<\/a> if sts take full responsibility for choice of topic & plan beforehand but agree that stimes its no good #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Like group quizzes too, but difficult to stop the stronger SS dominating. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGive the key to weaker ss only – #ELTchat<\/a> – make them responsible for telling others #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nspringrose12<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @bcnpaul1<\/a> Ss need to see good and bad examples of projects &teacher’s modelling before they embark on a project #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCan you give example? RT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: Do open ended activities e.g. rather than spot the difference do find the similarities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: RT @MsAxthelm<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> How do you respond to writing ?> A lot of pre-writing ideas-storms and lots of drafting #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> @MsAxthelm<\/a> good idea in writing exs #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Also, they sometimes deliberately leave out SS they consider ‘stupid’ \/ ‘slow’ no matter how hard I try 2 avoid #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes, excellent group dynamics is fundamental in dealing with mixed ability classes – otherwise resentment can be destructive #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> some can be given diff exercises from coursebook #ELTchat<\/a> Allow them to choose, say, three exs from wkbk page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Competition is great focus and motivation #eltchat<\/a> Couldn’t agree more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a>. twitter is overloaded..some can’t get on line..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI tried to encourage higher sts to take responsibility & challenge themselves. Sometimes they prefer the easier road though. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @springrose12<\/a>: Ss need to see good and bad examples of projects &teacher’s modelling before they embark on a project #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> Open ended opposite to one correct answer #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Yes, excellent group dynamics is fundamental in dealing with mixed ability classes – otherwise resentment can be destructive #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a>@sandymillin<\/a> give points for helping the weaker \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: RT @grahamstanley<\/a>: project work can be a good answer #eltchat<\/a> >agreed, giving sts clear roles 2 fulfill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @sandymillin<\/a> I think Ss know that they have problems in something, the most imp thing is 2 make them feel safe in class #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> yes great idea – choose which exs u want to do #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Get ss to create their own quizzes sometimes helps motivation to build a team spirit #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFind something weaker Ss excel at and make that the focus of an activity – can work a treat & builds confidence #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nELTmethods<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> don’t fix the amount of items per task. Stronger st. can solve the more difficult tasks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @fionamau<\/a> yes great idea – choose which exs u want to do #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> very good but if those strong Ss do not want to help weaker Ss #eltchat<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: Find something weaker Ss excel at and make that the focus of an activity – can work a treat & builds confidence #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThat’s a good idea. Along w mentor? RT @sandymillin<\/a>: @MsAxthelm<\/a> So pick 3 or 4 to focus on, get them down, then another few later #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwhich one is better for a mixed ability class using Excercises or Activities .Plz RT #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> great idea about key but will other become resentful?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\njuandoming<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @todostartups<\/a> Los Inversores en la Red\u00a0 #juandon<\/a> #elearning<\/a> #edchat<\/a> #edtech<\/a>#socialmedia<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #lrnchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHave a box of little extra whatsits for early finishers #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> very good but if those strong Ss do not want to help weaker Ss #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Have a box of little extra whatsits for early finishers #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@lolonagi<\/a> takes time to build up working relationship all part of social competences #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a> but if those strong Ss do not want to help weaker Ss #eltchat<\/a>>need 2 find a way! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> This time of year is tough… #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: RT @cioccas<\/a>: Find something weaker Ss excel at and make that the focus of an activity – builds confidence #eltchat<\/a> >agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shaznosel<\/a> Finally! I’m in! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> lots ot team activities where everyne has to suceed for them all to suceed #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI shld do more of this RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Do lots of quizzes with groups -mix the abilities deliberately-they all help each other #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIt also helps to know your class and use monitoring effectively -find out which ansrs which sts know then call on them \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sandymillin<\/a> Good point and that is tricky. Maybe I’d take them aside and have a quiet word re attitude to see what happens #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadricarv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a> Find something weaker Ss excel at and make that the focus of an activity – can work a treat & builds confidence #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSome Ss shine as mentors, others not so good – need to choose carefully so not to ruin confidence of those being mentored #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPromote the whole rather than individual #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam building from start of year will generate more collaboration amongst different levels #ELTchat<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> yes def #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: helps to know your class and use monitoring effectively -find out which ansrs which sts know then call on them \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: Promote the whole rather than individual #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Team building from start of year will generate more collaboration amongst different levels #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ndesign open ended tasks that can be answered at sentence or text level (spoken or written) battle is to get all 2 stretch #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Team building from start of year will generate more collaboration amongst different levels #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nset up zonal teaching depending on strengths & weaknesses #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> and don’t ask ur weakest learners FIRST! #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> True, buy in is key – this project didn’t have that. Really notice the difference! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngutafranco<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @juandoming<\/a>: RT @todostartups<\/a> Los Inversores en la Red\u00a0 #juandon<\/a> #elearning<\/a>#edchat<\/a> #edtech<\/a> #socialmedia<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #lrnchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwhen giving diff h\/outs what’s the explanation? Strong Ss say why some others get the easy ones? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlauraesol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Still here but having probs tweeting! It is difficult to differentiate with mixed levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: and don’t ask ur weakest learners FIRST! #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> Unless thats their only answer \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> @bcnpaul1<\/a> @MsAxthelm<\/a> agree that stimes no good #eltchat<\/a> > also if they work in small groups ? (cont)\u00a0http:\/\/deck.ly\/<\/a>~Q3TvI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cioccas<\/a> Give stronger students a reason to want to help weaker ones #eltchat<\/a> Maybe pride in doing sth as a team eg an interactive poster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTCHAT<\/a> – are classes organised just to age or ability?.you move up every year, no matter what.is this why we have the prob?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> we’re all differnt and so we get different stuff #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: set up zonal teaching depending on strengths & weaknesses> agree #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: @cioccas<\/a> Give stronger students a reason to want to help weaker ones #eltchat<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Yes, excellent group dynamics is fundamental in dealing with mixed ability classes – otherwise resentment can be destructive #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWork on develop language learning skills to foster autonomy #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTCHAT<\/a>– totally agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: @cioccas<\/a> Give stronger students a reason to want to help weaker ones #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> They love the pre-write, hate the drafting\/editing. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: It also helps to know your class and use monitoring effectively -find out which ansrs which sts know then call on them \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shaznosel<\/a> In some schools yes Ss mover up automatically – like bad managers only way is UP! #ELTchat<\/a> \ud83d\ude00 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlauraesol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> I sometimes use millionnaire quiz in teams. Everyone joins in that easily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThere’s lots of pairing strong with weak being talked about – why not pair the ‘weak’ with weak and strong with strong? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Creating a collaborative and dynamic group atmosphere which respects each individual is paramount but maybe not easy to achieve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lauraesol<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> I sometimes use millionnaire quiz in teams. Everyone joins in that easily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nweb20education<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Google<\/a> Moderator Helping the world find the best input from an audience of any size #edtech20<\/a>#edtools<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/DEwekqg<\/a> #edchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGive stronger students reason to want to help weak ones Maybe pride in doing sth as a teaman interactive poster, shld we say that? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> yes I prefer to have my strongs and weaks seperately #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @shaznosel<\/a> In some schools yes ss mover up automatically – like bad managers only way is UP! #ELTchat<\/a> | lol, sad but true!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shaznosel<\/a> In Greece, they’re organised to age, no attention to needs and abilities, that’s why so many probs #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> @lauraesol<\/a> millionaire quizz? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nYes. I need to work on that more. RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @MsAxthelm<\/a> Open ended opposite to one correct answer #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> same here in Spain #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> Agree re varying the pairing, and can work to pair strong writing w weaker speaking and vice versa #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> yes I prefer to have my strongs and weaks seperately #eltchat<\/a>>definitely agree w\/that esp. with yl’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @fionamau<\/a> yes great idea – choose which exs u want to do #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nuse readers -ss read at own level – discuss stories & reactions 2different stories – all have a reason to contribute #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> but good teams have different skils\/levels etc #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> get ss used to both and change it up – one day weak\/weak and another day weak\/strong #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> I prefer it as a learner myself #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> get ss used to both and change it up – one day weak\/weak and another day weak\/strong #eltchat<\/a> < agree re variation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> @lauraesol<\/a> millionaire quizz? #eltchat<\/a> > who wants to be a millionaire.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> but good teams have different skils\/levels etc #ELTchat<\/a> | help ss become aware of their team strengths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGetting Ss to work together on long term projects can be an excellent way to harness different abilities. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nuse diff pairings for diff activities – *train* students to mentor #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: RT @lolonagi<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> @lauraesol<\/a> millionaire quizz? #eltchat<\/a> > who wants to be a millionaire.| I do!! ; )<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: use diff pairings for diff activities – *train* students to mentor #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: use diff pairings for diff activities – *train* students to mentor #eltchat<\/a> < Yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nutrich<\/a> good teams? erm… \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhow realistic is it to organise classes accord to real needs, therefore have successful lang classes? what’s the practice abroad? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nutrich<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> @Fuertesun<\/a> Right! The football team coach approach! Pep talks and you are good for something! #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> the spice of life!! ; ) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLingo here calls these “sponge activities” RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Have a box of little extra whatsits for early finishers #ELTchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nA solution to teaching mixed abilities – great post I found earlier\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5tf9ecg<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: design open ended tasks that can be answered at sentence or text level (spoken or written) battle is to get all 2 stretch #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: A solution to teaching mixed abilities – great post I found earlierhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5tf9ecg<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: A solution to teaching mixed abilities – great post I found earlierhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5tf9ecg<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @toulasklavou<\/a>: how realistic is it to organise classes accord to real needs, therefore have successful lang classes? what’s the practice abroad? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@nutrich<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTCHAT<\/a>. how to handle the bad management is the question..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> We try, but needs & abilities so varied, and depends on numbers #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @Fuertesun<\/a> I like it, the ‘Coach Approach’! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow a mixed ability class of YLs made a nation\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: design open ended tasks that can be answered at sentence or text level battle is to get all 2 stretch #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\npitching the class against an external exam – how can we *beat* it together? foster group responsibility #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nNoraTouparlaki<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: A solution to teaching mixed abilities – great post I found earlierhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5tf9ecg<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> Mixed by level, not by age – This is what happens with adults (in theory). Why not kids? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@theteacherjames<\/a> U r talking about alanguage school? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadricarv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a> A solution to teaching mixed abilities – great post I found earlierhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5tf9ecg<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> @shaznosel<\/a> agree with Shaz, teens aren’t so mature to accept diff treatment, they think sth goes wrong #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nhttp:\/\/www.onlinecollegeguru.com\/blog\/education\/100<\/a>-sponge-activities-2\/ sponge activities #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> @shaznosel<\/a> Or learners come to UK from all over to local limited provision so mixed levels in the same group #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@A_Grundtvig<\/a> I remember being at one of your workshops on playland in Coimbra a few years back. Great stuff! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @toulasklavou<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> @shaznosel<\/a> agree with Shaz, teens aren’t so mature to accept diff treatment, they think sth goes wrong #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nweb20education<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#googleapps<\/a> certification program #NEW<\/a> 4 #edtech20<\/a> via @scoopit<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/9hlEXPT<\/a> #elearning<\/a>#edchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #elemchat<\/a> #mathchat<\/a> #ice11<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: @toulasklavou<\/a> Mixed by level, not by age Why not kids?>cos cognitive dev’ment equally (if not +) imp #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cgoodey<\/a> Hi Carol #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: There’s lots of pairing strong with weak being talked about – why not pair the ‘weak’ with weak and strong with strong? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> but they need to learn so they need exposure to it surely? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nenglish4hr<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @adricarv<\/a>: RT @janetbianchini<\/a> A solution to teaching mixed abilities – great post I found earlierhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5tf9ecg<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Any school where adults are learning they are grouped by ability not by age. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@SueAnnan<\/a> Hi there! Couldn’t get Tweetdeck to send my tweets for a while! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: @toulasklavou<\/a> Mixed by level, not by age – Why not kids? #eltchat<\/a> lots of things cognitive development, maturity etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTCHAT<\/a> Good management\/coaching is what competitions are all about. So weaker ss can prove themselves in other areas..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cgoodey<\/a> tell me about it! Nightmare tonight #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cgoodey<\/a>: RT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: why not pair the weak with weak and strong with strong? > that too – variety imp – and task #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nlet’s try #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDealing with Difficulties – great book with lots of practical ideas\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/63z3was<\/a>http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/63z3was<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I can say the music video where Ss choose song and acted out lyrics worked really well – Some did figurative lang bet than others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@theteacherjames<\/a> yes apart from some schools where they have over 50s and over 60s groups.. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@theteacherjames<\/a> This is utopia 4 us!so is teaching successful? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> sure but same level pairings all the time also discriminatory IMOHO #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwhe, teetdeck is working #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@sirkenrobinson<\/a> talks about this industrial approach to education. We put kids together by date of manufacture, not by ability etc. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: use readers -ss read at own level – discuss stories & reactions 2different stories – all have a reason to contribute #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nTeaching Mixed Ability Language Courses\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/Gm7lIYP<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> frustrating! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAlways important to not always think of strong and weak in terms of language – there are other things to consider #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @cerirhiannon<\/a> sure but same level pairings all the time also discriminatory IMOHO #eltchat<\/a> totally agree!!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> Agree re varying the pairing, and can work to pair strong writing w weaker speaking and vice versa #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: Always important to not always think of strong and weak in terms of language – there are other things to consider #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nyeah!!! tweetdeck working :)) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: Always imp to not always think of strong and weak in terms of language – there are other things to consider #eltchat<\/a> So true<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: yeah!!! tweetdeck working :)) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @nutrich<\/a>: Always imp to not always think of strong and weak in terms of language – there are other things to consider #eltchat<\/a> So true<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: Always important to not always think of strong and weak in terms of language – there are other things to consider #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Anyone use leveled books of same story to then discuss\/compare? How did that go?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> can’t do otherwise! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: @toulasklavou<\/a> Mixed by level, not by age – Why not kids? #eltchat<\/a> lots of things cognitive development, maturity etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\njuandoming<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n{TITLE}\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/SUEQKNN<\/a> #juandon<\/a> #elearning<\/a> #edtech<\/a> #edchat<\/a> #education<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #lrnchat<\/a>#learning<\/a> #web20<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIn mill drills \/ melees \/ mingles all students can work at own pace and learn accordingly – no stress and great for the teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> do you mean diff level graded readers? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> I don’t teach kids, so I don’t know. But why not aim high? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: In mill drills \/ melees \/ mingles all students can work at own pace and learn accordingly – no stress and great for the teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nDictagloss activities can be adapted for different levels #eltchat<\/a> Same text, different levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> Expected, bu always difficult. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHas anybody mentioned graded homework and fast-finisher tasks? If not, I just did! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf Ss mature enough\/adults I think it’s a good idea to confront the issue and tell them that is is normal and expected #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Dictagloss activities can be adapted for different levels #eltchat<\/a> Same text, different levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nso peer coaching, varying activities, using different books, to help diff Ss in dff. levels #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: If Ss mature enough\/adults I think it’s a good idea to confront the issue and tell them that is is normal and expected #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: If Ss mature enough\/adults I think it’s a good idea to confront the issue and tell them that is is normal and expected #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@theteacherjames<\/a> Yes. Always aim higher rather than lower as that is challenging for everyone #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHas anybody mentioned graded homework and fast-finisher tasks? If not, I just did! Also, open-ended, personalised tasks for hwk. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: RT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Dictagloss activities can be adapted for different levels #eltchat<\/a> Sa? (cont)\u00a0http:\/\/deck.ly\/<\/a>~CaLua<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Yeah, same story, different reading level. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlauraesol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Sorry unable to tweet. When I worked in the community, it was always mixed ability and socialising was most important for the ss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> never tried it but good idea #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIs it given that no matter what, some will be winners and some other losers re how much they’ve learnt? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBeyza<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @ISILBOY<\/a>: RT @ErenNesrin<\/a>: You?ve Got Mail #ELTChat<\/a> #ELT<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: Has anybody mentioned graded homework and fast-finisher tasks? If not, I just did! Also, open-ended, personalised tasks for hwk. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@theteacherjames<\/a> one group with lots of gaps another with fewer a third group with a blank sheet for dictogloss? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@theteacherjames<\/a> @janetbianchini<\/a>: Dictagloss activities with pairs of strong writing + strong listening Ss work very well #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ndon’t we need the weaker ss to eventually catch up with the stronger ones? different tasks mean the strong necome stronger #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: If Ss mature enough\/adults I think it’s a good idea to confront the issue and tell them that is is normal and expected #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> Feedback\/planning\/flexibility – guess I could manage a football team!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> yes works well #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @theteacherjames<\/a> one group with lots of gaps another with fewer a third group with a blank sheet for dictogloss? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @shaznosel<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> Feedback\/planning\/flexibility – guess I could manage a football team!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ninteresting advice here on adapting materials for mixed ability classes @TeachingEnglish<\/a> site too:http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6ct9byw<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFind someone who activities also work wonders – everyone is involved whatever the level. If weaker ss only ask a few ss, no problem #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> I could see how using different stories\/retelling could be awesome. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Now that’s an idea I like. Or different level ability pairs working together. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @waykatewit<\/a>: need the weaker ss to eventually catch up with the stronger ones?#Eltchat<\/a> > catch up maybe no – improve to own abilities yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: Has anybody mentioned graded homework and fast-finisher tasks? If not, I just did! Also, open-ended, personalised tasks for hwk. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @grahamstanley<\/a>: interesting advice here on adapting materials for mixed ability classes :http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6ct9byw<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @theteacherjames<\/a> one group with lots of gaps another with fewer a third group with a blank sheet for dictogloss? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: RT @grahamstanley<\/a>: interesting advice here on adapting materials for mixed ability classes :\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6ct9byw<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @waykatewit<\/a>: don’t we need the weaker ss to eventually catch up with the stronger ones? different tasks mean the strong necome stronger #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n find this wiki for more activities on teaching #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHas anyone ever trying giving the same text simplified for weaker Ss – untampered for Stronger Ss? #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @waykatewit<\/a>: don’t we need the weaker ss to eventually catch up with the stronger ones? different tasks mean the strong necome stronger #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lolonagi<\/a>:\u00a0 find this wiki for more activities on teaching #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> trying to set up a library plus online book club for next year – everyone reads – but at own pace and level #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Tx! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> yes. did something similar the other day. It worked well #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Has anyone ever trying giving the same text simplified for weaker Ss – untampered for Stronger Ss? #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: anyone tried the same text simplified for weaker Ss – untampered for Stronger Ss? #Eltchat<\/a> > yes. onestopenglish news articles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nshaznosel<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> – sad but true<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> yes they’re good #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: Always important to not always think of strong and weak in terms of language – there are other things to consider #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nalanmtait<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPairwork for mixed ability. Also bonds Ss socially \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\narganasta_<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @lolonagi<\/a>:\u00a0 find this wiki for more activities on teaching #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Guardian MIxed Ability works for everyone\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5t4x64k<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> reading for later \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\ngrahamstanley<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Has anyone ever given the same text simplified for weaker Ss – untampered for Stronger Ss? #Eltchat<\/a> > I like it but extra work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a> @cerirhiannon<\/a> some of my students (provided the graded homework and indiv.apprc. did catch up (partially)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlauraesol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Listening tasks work with words to delete for some and gap fill for others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> Nice – I am working on that, too. I am currently looking for graphic novels. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Similar – I let Ss bring a text, then skim the others from the class and pick 1 at a level they were comfortable with. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@grahamstanley<\/a> Then get the students to choose the texts! Worked great for me. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nImportant to try to recognise all Ss’ strengths & preferred ways of learning. Point out what they’ve done well, personal progress. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe have 5 mins left! #eltchat<\/a> Any links to solutions and tips??<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> I don’t know if it is or not – I will let you know! (Worried about confidence issues…) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> got the weaker re-visit the same text at home – helps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow do you treat error correction and marking? Do you mark everyone same way? Are you more or less tolerant of error? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> nice, I have to work with the resources within the school – tho hoping for a small budget if it goes well! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: How do you treat error correction and marking? Do you mark everyone same way? Are you more or less tolerant of error? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: We have 5 mins left! #eltchat<\/a> Any links to solutions and tips?? <just realised I spent most of it lurking!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> great q in the last couple of mins \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @waykatewit<\/a>: #Eltchat<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> got the weaker re-visit the same text at home – helps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Good Q harder on those that I know can #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMsAxthelm<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> I have found online books a great resource – even manga out there. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> mark to student’s level – degree to which they’re pushing themselves – also measured against past work #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@educationland<\/a> @MsAxthelm<\/a> Such as tech ability in computer work, or artistic ability in project tasks… #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncgoodey<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> mark to student’s level – degree to which they’re pushing themselves – also measured against past work #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOr how do you differentiate support e,g, in a speaking activity can weaker Ss get a small ‘language box” for help? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> By reading the text, you should be able to identify the kind & amount of feedback the writer needs. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> at the end of the day they have to pass the same exam #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@MsAxthelm<\/a> gonna try to go down that road with our online reading club #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Or how do you differentiate support e,g, in a speaking activity can weaker Ss get a small ‘language box” for help? #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGreat ideas from onestopenglish\u00a0http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6j3aztf<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> no marking – am opposed to it. Peer correction (WeAKER correcting stronger) ^)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\neducationland<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Yes I follow the same criteria with all my students while I am correcting their errors .#ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntoulasklavou<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@shaznosel<\/a> So what’s the point?to make the good ones better or the weak ones good? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nsandymillin<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I try to focus on the areas I know SS have trouble with e.g. spelling 4 one SS and perfect tenses for another #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nspringrose12<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> This works, too #eltchat<\/a>http:\/\/www.teachingexpertise.com\/articles\/differentiation<\/a>-some-practical-suggestions-2368<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @waykatewit<\/a>: #Eltchat<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> no marking – am opposed to it. Peer correction (WeAKER correcting stronger) ^) > nice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> at the end of the day they have to pass the same exam #ELTchat<\/a> > that’s sometimes the tragedy of it \ud83d\ude41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Error correction & feedback based on Ss ability in that skill, but we work on achieving competencies, not grades. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: …giving the same text simplified for weaker Ss – untampered for Stronger Ss? #Eltchat<\/a>I really like that idea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cioccas<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> Error correction & feedback based on Ss ability in that skill, but we work on achieving competencies, not grades. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThis is a good graded song listening site, lyrics training – three different levels -#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @springrose12<\/a>: @janetbianchini<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> This works, too #eltchat<\/a> > good link<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nwaykatewit<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@toulasklavou<\/a> @shaznosel<\/a> #Eltchat<\/a> both \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: This is a good graded song listening site, lyrics training – three different levels – #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I think its worth weaker sts knowing they’re weaker (in a nice way) so correction is the same. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI don’t correct. I help the students correct themselves, and then give feedback. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@springrose12<\/a> Thanks for sharing – will look at it after #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nadricarv<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nJigsaw reading activities in mixed ability classes: #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> I agree – “confronting the issue” is a good idea – in a nice way as you say #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @adricarv<\/a>: Jigsaw reading activities in mixed ability classes: #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nannabooklover<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> sorry I missed most interesting topic! will make some comments on the run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @adricarv<\/a>: Jigsaw reading activities in mixed ability classes:#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlauraesol<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> Weaker students sometimes need that bit extra praise to build confidence #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nannabooklover<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> Very tolerant of errors that don’t hinder meaning and communication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nnutrich<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWe do have to consider that ss may have very diff. levels across the different skills – e.g. good at speaking, terrible at writing #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @theteacherjames<\/a>: … help the students correct themselves & then give feedback #eltchat<\/a> <develop Ss self-correcting ability from day 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nCan’t believe it’s 12 already and we were just getting warmed up! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\ntheteacherjames<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @annabooklover<\/a>: #ELTchat<\/a> Very tolerant of errors that dont hinder meaning and communication #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Can’t believe it’s 12 already and we were just getting warmed up! #ELTchat<\/a> yes me 2 \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a> I enjoyed this too, I’ll be looking out for future chat sessions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Can’t believe it’s 12 already and we were just getting warmed up! #ELTchat<\/a> > I blame the fail whale \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSueannaN<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks for another interesting #ELTchat<\/a>. Great Moderators as usual – shame about the tweet issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @SueannaN<\/a>: Thanks for another interesting #ELTchat<\/a>. Great Moderators as usual – shame about the tweet issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nlolonagi<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwe have just started to get the juice out \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cerirhiannon<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Can’t believe it’s 12 already and we were just getting warmed up! #ELTchat<\/a> > I blame the fail whale \ud83d\ude09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncioccas<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @nutrich<\/a>: … ss may have very diff. levels across the different skills – e.g. good at speaking, terrible at writing #eltchat<\/a> < always!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nA_Grundtvig<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNight all #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @lauraesol<\/a>: Weaker sts s\/times need that bit extra praise to build confidence #eltchat<\/a> true &stronger can do with the extra challenge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nyohimar<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> it depends on my sts level. Sometimes i am more tolerant with beginners! #EltChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cerirhiannon<\/a> I blame the fail whale too – was a bit incoherent at the top of the chat #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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