staff orientation
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Introductions & Back Stories
Why are we here?
Our Mission
Have Fun
Improve English
Build Connections
Learning v. Acquisition
• Passive recipient of knowledge• Drills, workbooks – exercises for the
sake of work• No real life purpose to work
completed• Inauthentic
• Active Participant in Constructing knowledge
• Hands-on activities • Authentic, meaningful activities• Success = Engagement
Language EngagementGoal = Confidence in speaking
Do• Ask questions• Repeat back what was said
(correctly)• Be silly & fun• Introduce vocabulary in a
meaningful, hand-on way• Provide positive feedback• Adjust conversation to meet the
student at their level
Do Not
• Drill• Show disappointment for a wrong
answer• Interrupt to correct• Expect the same output from all
students• Do most of the takling
How We Teach:Goal =Engagement
Adjusting the Environment
Activities Props
Student Grouping
Physical space
What do they have in common?
Robin Williams & Christopher Reeves
Al Gore & Tommy Lee Jones
Anthony Weiner & Josh Stuart
Safety
• Sunscreen & Water• Heat Stroke – Susie• Will get kid’s bios (note swimming
level/allergies)• First aid kit (bring with you each day)• First aid stations at attractions• No diving in pool• Dinner in hotel lobby (no alcohol)
Rules1.Be Safe2.Be Kind3.Be respectful of things
If correction is needed4. Adjust the environment/Change the interaction5. Private Conversation3. Give benefit of the doubt/understand cultural differences
The Schedule What each day looks like
The Lesson Plans- Go through tub
- Meals- Address questions
Teacher Checklist
• Antidotal Notes on each child• Use your own technology• Over-prepare each lesson
• Completion of Student Workbook• Ready for the Best Summer of your Life
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