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Learner answers an open question from a teacher
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Learner asks the teacher a question
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Learner answers a partner in English
- (pair/ group work activity)
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Learner answers a partner in Arabic
- (pair/ group work activity)
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Learner speaks to the teacher informally
- (Add E for English; A for Arabic)
Now consider how much Arabic was used. Do you think it was used
appropriately?
Why? / Why not?
Little Arabic from some of the student who didn’t know how to speak English
well, it was used appropriately and did not affect the remaining students.
Extra reflection
You do not have to do this activity. However, if you want a higher grade, you must do it.
If you are interested in thinking about this subject more, consider the following reflection.
Reflection
*For teachers? Because the teachers transmit ideas and the teachers give the
student instruction, also students were expected to memorize facts.
*For learners? (Think about the What and How.) Help the learner to articulate
ideas and thoughts, also its good for communication and make the
relationship between each other, by asking some question and discuss some
points. Also giving some advise, some important solutions. We can conduct
courses and workshops.
We can conduct courses and workshops.
B. Why is it important to think about using English for varied purposes in the
classroom? For example, not just for giving an example, but also for correcting, for
praising, for everyday uses, like asking for help, or asking to borrow something?
Learning English is very important, nowadays English is considered the
second language and the use of English in the classroom. English has many
benefits including language proficiency and being able to speak it, also very
important to communicate with teachers and students who have the English
language their first language. English very important to use it in the class for
being able to understand the lesson, also for future when the student attends
colleges or universities.
C.What role do you think Arabic should play in the English classroom?
A very simple role so that the student can acquire the language correctly. Also
to talk perfect and don’t mix the two languages. Also if I want to develop my
language, I should speak and practice it with the student in the class and with
the teacher.