Page 7 - October 2021 Newsletter

Beyond Barriers
IDEAS THAT WORK IN THE CLASSROOM

into Possibilities

"Every student in class participates! “Entry and exit messages work well
We use a lot of websites, such as in my class. The students send a

Word Wall, Padlet, and Bamboozle message in their WhatsAapp group
for vocabulary and grammar, and as they enter the class about what
interactive worksheets. Google docs they expect on that day and another

help in checking students’ writing message when they exit the class
and vocabulary practice. At times, giving feedback about my class. It
even Spin the Wheel that gives helps the students and the teacher
students no choice but to take part.” frame a better understanding and

improve on each session.”

- N A D A , A N F A L ,
L A I L A , A N D A D L A
- D R . R A M A D E V I
“I encourage discussions on S A K H A M U R I
WhatsApp during the class “I use Zoom to engage students
and the students share their in writing discussions. They can

ideas more freely in their see each other’s responses and
groups.”
chat about it.”

- M I L L I E P A U L O S E
- D A V I D W I L L I A M S

“I choose 3 students through a draw for speaking presentations.
They are assigned to record and share their presentation on a

given topic. With their permission, audio is played in the class.
They learn to record, edit and time their presentation more
effectively. Collective verbal feedback is given at the end,
highlighting strengths and suggesting improvements. This

helps involve students more actively during speaking class.”

- S H A H I D B A S H I R