Chapter 1: Classroom Management, Options and Techniques
Maximising Student Interaction in Class
Giving Instructions
Eliciting
Correcting Errors and Feedback
Drills and Checking Understanding
Pair and Group Work
Monitoring Classroom Activities
The Language Learner
Managing a Class
Use of the Blackboard / Whiteboard
Potential Problems in the Classroom
Chapter 2: The English Language
The English Language: A Brief History
Second Language Acquisition
Approaches to Teaching Methodology
What Teaching Methodology?
Chapter 3: Planning
Lesson Aims and Objectives
Lesson Types
Formal Planning
Informal Planning
Using a Coursebook
Syllabus and Timetable
Schemes of Work
Teaching Materials (Authentic / Non-authentic)
Chapter 4: The Receptive Skills
The Language Skills
Approaches to Reading and Listening
Procedures for Reading and Listening Lessons
Developing Reading Skills - Problems and Solutions
The Use of Readers
Storytelling
Using a Tape Recorder / CD Player in the Classroom
Using Songs, Video and Television in the Classroom
Chapter 5: The Productive Skills
Writing
Speaking / Discussions / Communicative Activities
Drama and Role-play
Chapter 6: Language Systems
The Language Systems
Pronunciation
Vocabulary / Lexis
Grammar / Syntax
Chapter 7: Teacher's Survival Kit
First Day
Icebreakers
Warmers and Fillers
Jokes and Riddles
Games and Puzzles