Introduction

This sequence demonstrates an oral activity which shows how pupils can be encouraged to be active in evaluating their own learning and their own participation.

Previewing tasks

Do you ever discuss in English with your pupils what they learn, what they find difficult or what they enjoy doing in their English lessons? What sort of answers do you get or would you expect from them?

Viewing tasks

1. How do you think Simon differentiates between pupils of different ability in this activity?

2. Why do you think he hands a question on a card to each pupil?

Questions for discussion

1. Would you organise an evaluation activity like this in one of your lessons?

2. Would you use the same approach as Simon? What are the advantages and disadvantages of his approach?

3. Can you suggest other ways of getting pupils to evaluate their learning as this is an important element in L97

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