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Advantages:
increase students’ talking time
can mimic real English conversations
create a more secure and positive classroom
atmosphere36
SGW and PW are more fun.
Pair and Group Work in EFL/ ESL
Disadvantages:
SGW and PW will not help students pass
university entrance examinations.
The teacher may feel like they are losing control of
the class.
Students will speak only in their L1.
Teachers are often concerned that students will
pick up incorrect English from other students
Classroom management: pair and
group work in EFL/ ESL
Do your students speak in English while
working in pairs or small groups?
Boring
Our class : SEE or DON’T SEE
1. Students always sitting in rows, facing teacher.
2. Students in groups.
3. Students in teams.
4. Students learning through games.
5. Students being tested through games.
6. All student groups writing the same thing.
7. The teacher giving feedback to the students.
8. Students giving feedback to each other.
The Challenges