do or a problem to be solved and they must do what they would do in the circumstances. Some simulations are quite complex, with new information being fed in as the activity proceeds. There are a number of commercially available simulations, especially in the form of computer software, Simulations, however, can be quite simple. Generally, he more realistic they are, the more likely the students will be to participate.
Discussions
Most fully-fledged discussions( as opposed to small ones that arise naturally in response to something immediate like the day ยด s news) take a lot of preparation if the teacher is not going to dominate. However, discussions with a class can be successful if you can ensure that:
The students are interested in the subject and have ideas of their own about it.
The activity has sufficient motivating factors in its structure to create the need to speak.
The students have the language to discuss what they are supposed to discuss this may include particular structures and vocabulary.
How can you stimulate discussion? These are a few ways of structuring discussion: Modifying statements Sequencing statements Defending statements Problem solving Moral issues Describing and comparing How can you organize discussion in large classes? Groupwork
Rather than try to include the whole class in a discussion, it is often better to divide the class into groups so that a number of parallel discussion can take place. In this way more, students get a chance to speak, although it is more difficult for the teacher to monitor. At the end of the discussion phase there can be period when the whole class comes together to compare conclusion.
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