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PERSONALIZATIONIN THE TPRS CLASSROOM

Scott Benedict & Carol SuttonLas Vegas, Nevada • July 2012

Always, always, we must consider the children, remembering that each one of them is more important than any speeded-up notion of excellence. ! !

— Susan Ohanian

BENEFITS OF PERSONALIZATION


Keeps students’ attention


Builds a sense of community


Wins over the resistant students

KEYS TO PERSONALIZATION

GREETING

Greet individuals as they enter.

LEARN THEIR NAMES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

If you remember my name, you pay me a subtle compliment; you indicate that I have made an impression on you. Remember my name, and you add to my feeling of importance.

– Dale Carnegie

TEACH TO THE EYES

The key to connecting to their hearts & minds

The gauge of their comprehension and engagement levels

INCLUDE ALL STUDENTS

Don’t let the strong personalities always steal the show

Make every individual feel special

FOCUS ON THE STUDENTS

Take genuine interest in getting to know them.

PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS


Who loves /hates the spotlight?


Whose image could use a boost?


Who are your barometers?


Who needs the challenging questions to keep them engaged?

CASUAL CONVERSATION

Just talk to them,and the high frequency

expressions will surface naturally.

CASUAL CONVERSATION

You have the curriculum in the back of your mind.

Ask the questions thatbring out your curriculum.

COMPARE & CONTRAST

with each other • with fictional characters • with celebrities

STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS


Work in advanced structures and vocabulary


Ask more complex questions


Expect more detailed interaction


Hold your upper levels and “superstars” accountable for

ability and accuracy


Include speculationabout what might happen

CLASSROOM PERSONA

CLASSROOM PERSONA

Use real facts aboutthe students as a base.

CLASSROOM PERSONA

Embellish the facts with humor.

CLASSROOM PERSONA

Always cast the studentsin the most positive light.

CLASSROOM PERSONA

Create a personafor all students over time.

CLASSROOM PERSONA

Increase the complexityover the year.

GERMAN DEMOPERSONALIZATION IN ACTION

POWERFUL PQA

ANY LEVEL, EVEN BEGINNERSON THE FIRST DAY


LEVEL 1What they like to do


LEVEL 2What they are afraid of


LEVEL 3What makes them unique


LEVEL 4 What they would do

if they had a million dollars

PRACTICE ONE

What did you doover the weekend?

PRACTICE ONEWhat don’t you know after they

answer the basic question?

Who?What?

Where?Why?How?

PRACTICE TWO

1. Pick a structure that you have to teach next year.

2. Write three personalized questions.

TAKE JOY IN DISCOVERING WHAT MAKES EACH OF

YOUR STUDENTS SPECIAL