In this video, Indumati from Bihar, India, talks about how she has managed to generate interest in learning English in a context where English is not a compulsory subject.
With only a blackboard and a class of 200 primary learners, Indumati explains how she takes a short simple text and exploits it in a fun, engaging and interactive way. Using only gestures and 'slap the board', Indumati has managed to engage and motivate a large group of learners who had no reason to learn English.
Reflection and discussion
One of the purposes of these resources is to help you with your own teacher development in related contexts. If possible, discuss the following questions with colleagues.
- Would the activity that Indumati describes would work well with your classes?
- Can you think of any other ways that you could generate interest in reading texts in your context?
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The video was first published in 2016.