Why do these challenges exist? What is the appropriate method to overcome the challenges?
I guess one of the best approaches is suggested by Mickan (2012) under the name of text-based approach to language (Language, Curriculum design and Socialisation).
Given that learning is a bilateral relationship, learners' lack of seriousness is a big challenge and it is up to teachers to motivate them.
Using real-life and situational scenarios promotes meaning and motivation
A language school in Brazil offers to theirs students a project that connects the students with Americans living in retirements homes. These meetings are carried out via a digital tool that uses video chat technology. Is it a fantastic idea to give this opportunity to elderly who are in need of companionship and to be useful, and students who want to learn English as a second language.
To activate learners prior knowledge is a very sensetive subject and should be taken very seriously. Many many years ago I learned a very painful lesson attempting to do just that. I will not go into detail but siffice it to say the prior knowledge was a horror story involving men, many men, and a 12 year old girl.
So we may want to stop from all the prejudgments, and assumptions reguarding seriousness because until one walks in anothers you I our anybody knows what wondes may be opened and if you are not ready to walk thelong road with them to healing, then do not go there.
Second, from that day auntil two years later we spoke on the phone almost daily. I would do it againg in a minute but I offer this. To know your students take the first two to three days in self relective writing onthe best day, the worst, ect. From there you have all the keys to movating the kids.
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