What is a mixed-abilty class?
Classes with learners who have different language ability
Which term Penny Ur prefers to use?
"Heterogeneous"
Which author confused with the term of "mixed-ability?
Penny Ur
Which term defines as “consisting of parts or things that are very different from each other?”
Heterogeneous
The definition "involving students of different levels of ability” from which dictionary is taken?
Cambridge Dictionary
What problems do mixed-ability classes present for teachers?
Teaching in these classes is demanding, exhausting, time-consuming and enriched of many unexpected situations
There is ...... ........ in the actual contact between very different kinds of people”.
Fill in the blank.
Educational value
Which strategy is beneficial to prompt to students to reflect upon their learning style?
Needs Analysis
What is the best solution to avoid being frustrated for both students and teachers?
An open-class discussion
What kind of tasks are great for homework in mixed-ability classes?
Writing tasks
In which case you should be more sensitive and selective during teaching mixed-ability classes?
In error correction
The usage of Needs Analysis strategy what benefits brings to students?
To reflect upon their learning style, learning strategies, language needs, learning enjoyment, motivation, language strengths and weaknesses
How students can measure their progress?
This may take the form of a learner's diary, regular self-assessment, keeping records of mistakes, keeping a record of things learnt
What are the challenges of mixed-ability classes?
Class Management / Equal Engagement Knowing the Learners Lessons Preparation : Resourcefulness Application of Respectful Tasks Time Restriction Multiple Teaching Strategies
Which activity creates a lively classroom dynamic and involves students talking or interacting with many different members of the class?
A mingle activity