ELT: Activity Blog

Classroom Activity: ELT

"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice."

(Anton Chekhov)

Yes very true, If we didn't put in practice whatever we have learned the value of our knowledge became zero. You need to put what you learn into practice and do it over and over again until it's a habit. Practice makes our  brains and muscles habituated to think in a way in whatever way you want. But to put in Practice is the hardest part of learning.

We are studying ELT paper in M.A. Part 2 where we are studying how to teach English as a Second Language to Non-English speakers. So, While introducing new methods or new approaches to teach English as a Second Language we conclude with putting that particular method into practice. So, Here is a glimpse of some classroom activities.

Activity: 1 Vocabulary for Particular Profession

In English there are particular words for a particular profession. To improve our English we can learn those words to enrich our vocabulary. There are two types of Language Learning. First is English for Academic purpose and English for Special Academic purpose. So, In this particular activity a task was given with reference to English for Special Academic Purpose where we have to choose any profession and write ten words related to that profession. So, Here is my Activity...

Photographer Camera Lights Lenses Battery Charger Memory card Camera stand Things to clean camera Camera bag Things to shoot photo Computer Editing software

Objectives of the Activity

• This activity is done in response to an essay which we are studying is by R.S. Sharma "Teaching EST in Indian Conditions."
• We generally notice that students who are learning English as a Second Language are suffering from lack of vocabulary. They lack an exact vocabulary for a particular profession. So, This activity helps them to improve their vocabulary.
• R.S. Sharma also insisting on EST, means 'English for Science and Technology.' So, He also insists on teaching Special vocabulary for special topics and subjects.
• As an outcome we can say this activity helps students to develop their vocabulary in English for particular subjects.

Activity: 2 Sentence Translation

In this activity we have to translate a selected sentences which are given by our Teacher Miss. Vaidehi Hariyani. Sentences are as follows….

Sentences अहमद सुबह सुबह अखबार पढ़ता है। આવ રે વરસાદ, ઢેબરિયો પરસાદ, ઊની ઊની રોટલી ને કારેલાનું શાક. માડી તારું કંકુ ખર્યુને સૂરજ ઊગ્યો. माथे पे कुमकुम और हाथ मे चूड़ा, लगता है भारत से है वो।

Purpose of the Activity

• The very first objective to carry out this activity is to make students aware that Literal Translation does not work every time.
• When we are translating Source Language into target language one should also focus on the Socio-cultural context of the source language.
• When we translate native language into English there might be the possibility of losing its essence.
• Sometimes translation of language can be resulted into Misconception or Misunderstanding of the concept
• Meaningful translation is more adequate then Literal translation of the sentences.

Activity: 3 

New Word Introduction 

Third activity is about introducing a new word to students. This is my favourite activity which I like the most. In this particular activity we have to play the role of teacher and find some methods and approaches through which we can introduce a new word to students. We have to give at least three ways or methods.

Introducing New Word - Dyslexia Age Group: Higher Secondary, Bachelor Students and Postgraduate Student Methods:  Field:  We have different words coming from different fields. So, First method is to provide the field or context of the word. (Dyslexia: Psychological Disorder) Meaning: After giving a particular context of the word you can give them the meaning of the word. What exactly does the word mean? (Dyslexia: a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.) Show Image: Some students can grasp the word easily through its meaning but everyone's ability is not the same. So, some students may not get the meaning then you can show them a picture through which their understanding becomes deeper.         (Explanation: At one side ABCD is organized means letters are organized and a person who can read it clearly is a normal being but on the other side letters seem unorganized and messy means we cannot read it properly. In the same manner if a person cannot read a words easily and also suffers from getting the meaning of those words then be or she might be suffering from dyslexia) Examples: The word which I have chosen is a psychological disorder so you can give any example if available. If an example is not available then you can teach how to use that particular word in a sentence.            (Taare Zameen Par: The film portrays the life of a young boy, Ishan Awasthi (enacted by 8-year-old Darsheel Safary), who is dyslexic and cannot read or write; he leads a tormented life until he meets with his art teacher, Ramashankar Nikumbh (enacted by Amir Khan), who discovers his artistic talents.)

Activity: 4 Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan (Brief Draft) Introducing interview skills to graduate and undergraduate students. I am going to describe all the things through ppt. First, There is a brief introduction about the importance of interviews for jobs.  Then there are some basics of interview skill that will be elaborated deeply.  Resume is the basic prerequisite when we are sitting for an interview. Then the  significance of outer appearance, gestures, postures, body language also will be taken into consideration. One video of the official interview will be shown and at the end and last live practice of the interview with learners. Objectives 1) Give blueprint of Interview Skills 2) Help learners to boost their confidence while they are sitting for any interview 3) By applying practical approach give Real experience of interview for freshers 4) Help learners to improve their communication skills, and also teach them to use the Direct approach of answering questions instead of Argumentative nature.