Creating Class Dynamics

Development of Communications Skills in ESL Students
Journal #2

Nowadays, the population received in the public schools of the country lacks of motivation, self-esteem, interest and positive attitude. Because of this, we see as the students fear to learn English as a second language. Therefore, English teachers should have the premeditation of wanting to innovate and to diversify their teaching strategies so that it motivates the student to learn English and to make aware the youth and their families of the enormous importance of acquiring this language. Learning English is no longer a luxury, but a necessity and its not other to mention that it said that people who don't dominate English is in a clear disadvantage, since, the domain of both languages, Spanish and English, provide better opportunities in the labor world and the survival of all human being. Hence, teachers should be consistently changing the learning environment of their students by creating dynamic classrooms in which encourage the student to learn and feel motivated and self-confident at all time. Therefore, some class dynamics that an English teacher may consider are the following:

Role playing
Debates
Brainstorming
Open discussion
Demonstrations
Case studies
Cut and paste activities
Create maps and/or newspapers
The use of flash cards (visual)
Transition activities

Each activity has its own purpose and objective. Nevertheless, each activity will persuade the student to use the oral approach and foments a significant and cooperative learning. The students will have the opportunity to communicate in a second language in a flexible and actively way being exposed to real-life situations.