Class time management and Seating Strategies

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Activities where students are all actively engaged and the focus is off the teacher.

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SCA

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A useful strategy (normal questions) for checking students' understanding of language.

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CCQs

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A way of motivating and keeping students involved. Instead of telling students something, you can ask them a question, give them a definition or example etc. to encourage them to say it instead of you.

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eliciting

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This is where students work in twos. All students are working at the same time.

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closed pair

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During these stages, the teacher is the center of attention and most exchanges go through or to the teacher.

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TCA

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These are short (often yes/ no) questions you ask to make sure the students have understand your instructions.

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ICQs

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This is where two students exchange language across the classroom with the other students listening.

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open pairs

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Which type of seating plan is most suitable for lectures and tests?

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Traditional rows seating plan

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When is it appropriate to use cluster seating plan?

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When the lesson involves group discussions or activities

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What is the primary benefit of using U-shaped seating style?

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Promoting student engagement and achievement in discussion and presentation