I always put a menu on the board before my classes. This describes the main stages of the lesson and the focus of each, and gives page numbers and details of homework.

Do your students pick their own partners? Do you assign partners? Over the years I've arranged partners a few different ways. And of course there were classroom activities that offered the opportunity to practise with many others besides one's partner. Read more

Classroom management refers to the decisions a teacher makes regarding the physical environment and resources available to them, including furniture, resources, learners and themselves. These decisions are made to support the aims of the class.

Teaching young learners requires a knowledge of the developmental differences between children and teenagers and of the appropriate management skills.