| SECTION 1. GETTING TO KNOW ESL LEARNERS | |||
| A. Icebreaker – Similarities and differences between cultures | Optional | Option 1: Matching proverbs, discussion for larger group Option 2: Matching proverbs, discussion for smaller group |
10 min 10 min |
| B. Walking a mile in someone’s shoes: Developing empathy | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| C. Meeting ESL learners | Core | Option 1: Interview with ESL learner Option 2: Use of video, discussion |
20 min 15 min |
| D. What affects the ability to learn? | Core | Use of handouts, discussion | 10 min |
| E. Culture shock | Core | Option 1: Interview with ESL learner, discussion using handout Option 2: Reflection, use of video and handout, discussion |
25 min 25 min |
| SECTION 2. NARROWING DOWN WHERE TO START | |||
| A. Survival language needs | Core | Reflection, discussion | 5 min |
| B. First meeting questions | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 5 min |
| C. Understanding individual learner needs | Core | Option 1: Mapping technique using handouts and discussion Option 2: Role technique using handout and discussion |
10 min 10 min |
| D. Learners’ preferences | Optional | Discussion using handout | 5 min |
| SECTION 3. COMMUNICATING AS A LEARNING TEAM | |||
| A. Trying to understand a foreign language | Core | Listening to a foreign language | 5 min |
| B. Making tutoring communication understandable | Core | Discussion using two handouts | 5 min |