Sessions

Differentiated Instruction in the ELT Classroom

Every student brings to class a unique set of skills, experiences, and learning preferences, which can be overlooked with a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching, planning, and assessment. Differentiated instruction is one way to address this. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the concept of differentiation and then share ideas of how it can be utilized in a university ELT classroom with a diverse range of student abilities.

Extensive Reading With Authentic Materials

This presentation describes a trial to introduce an alternative extensive reading (ER) program that utilizes authentic materials. This was done in response to low student engagement with ER in previous semesters. Twenty-one second year university students were introduced to authentic materials via the instructor, then shown how to self-select for level-appropriate materials of interest. Student feedback responses suggest that the assignment improved student engagement and ultimately provided a meaningful learning experience.