Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j13H73n15655; Thu, 3 Feb 2005 12:07:03 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 12:07:03 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <5E876EA12B0BC942AE1314C34B67833084760E@exchangemb.ahecdom.coastalahec.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Sandy Diehl" <Sandy.Diehl@coastalahec.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10715] RE: Field trips with large classes X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2610 Lines: 58 I've had lots of fun reading everyone's responses and would like to contribute as well! I've incorporated a few types of field trips into my intermediate-level adult ESL classes. Group sizes have varied from about 6 to about 15. - A trip to our local planetarium - I pre-taught vocabulary before the trip, did some class activities about the solar system (over two class periods) and we met at the planetarium (carpools arranged before-hand). We also practiced maps/directions. After the show we toured the educational exhibits. I think the students enjoyed being in a different setting and finding out about community resources/family entertainment etc. - A trip to our public library - I arranged for a librarian to give a library tour to my students and for students to receive library cards. I picked up library card applications and students completed them during a class before our trip. They all received cards (those who didn't already have one - which was almost every student), and learned about the variety of resources the library offered - including language-learning audiovisual materials, music, children's books to borrow for their kids, and materials in languages other than English. - A trip to a local pizza restaurant - Again, a social, fun opportunity plus a 'real-life' opportunity to teach food items, ordering, tipping, etc. So I would definitely encourage field trips! They are fun, which helps build friendships/relationships among students - something that I think helps with general class attendance and retention. They also help keep classes interesting, and allow for natural interaction with other English-speakers. Calling ahead to arrange for large groups is helpful, and of course, making sure the trip is interesting to all and affordable is really important. Sandy -----Original Message----- From: nifl-esl@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-esl@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Flannery Quinn Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 11:49 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10705] Field trips with large classes I have about 12 students from many countries in my high-intermediate class. A student asked me if we would go to the museum for a field trip on the free admittance day. I feel unsure about taking a field trip with a large group. Any suggestions for activities during a field trip? I am afraid that students of the same language will group together and not speak English unless I am next to them. Flannery __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
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