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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
BENEFITS OF PERSONALIZATION
Keeps students’ attention
BENEFITS OF PERSONALIZATION
Builds a sense of community
BENEFITS OF PERSONALIZATION
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
PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
Who loves /hates the spotlight?
PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
Whose image could use a boost?
PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
Who are your barometers?
PERSONALIZE FOR THEIR ACADEMIC & SOCIAL NEEDS
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
STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Work in advanced structures and vocabulary
STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Ask more complex questions
STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Expect more detailed interaction
STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
Hold your upper levels and “superstars” accountable for
ability and accuracy
STEP IT UP FOR UPPER LEVELS
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
GERMAN DEMOPERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
LEVEL 1What they like to do
GERMAN DEMOPERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
LEVEL 2What they are afraid of
GERMAN DEMOPERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
LEVEL 3What makes them unique
GERMAN DEMOPERSONALIZATION IN ACTION
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