Exploring Collaborative Learning in ELT with Katherine Reilly

Delve into collaborative learning in English Language Teaching (ELT) with Katherine Reilly, an esteemed author and educator. Understand the concept, benefits, and application of collaborative learning in ELT environments. Discover various collaborative activities and tools to enhance learners' overall performance. Learn how to integrate collaborative learning into ELT materials and engage students effectively through group discussions, task sharing, and other interactive methods.

• Collaborative Learning
• ELT
• Katherine Reilly
• Education
• Teaching

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1. Collaborative Learning in ELT Speaker: Katherine Reilly Author & Educator

2. Presentation Contents What is collaborative learning Collaborative learning tools to enhance learners general performance The Benefits of Collaborative Learning

3. What is Collaborative Learning? Collaborative learning is an educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups of learners working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a product.

4. Collaborative Activities What will we be focusing on? Pair or Group Discussions Task Sharing in pairs or groups e.g. sorting, matching, ranking Competitive Activities or Games Drama and Theatre Information exchange activities

5. Application of CL in the ELT Environment Where can I find the proper ELT material to promote CL in class? ELT Coursebooks that have embedded the CL element Valid Online Resources careful of scammers! Create your own material!

6. Collaborative Activities Pair or Group Discussions Listening Triangles (speaker, questioner and a note-taker) ELT Focus Material: #Daily Routines Stimulation Critical Thinking Vocabulary Grammar Consolidation??? How Busy is Your Everyday Life?

7. Collaborative Activities Pair or Group Discussions Listening Triangles (speaker, questioner and a note-taker) ELT Material Focus: #Daily Routines Stimulation Critical Thinking Vocabulary Grammar #Speaking What is your daily routine? Consolidation??? Ask your partner about his daily routine. Present your findings to the class.

8. Collaborative Activities Pair or Group Discussions Talk-partners (short discussion activities with question words what, why, how etc.) #Speaking What is your favourite hobby? When did you first try it? Why do you like it?

9. Collaborative Activities Pair or Group Discussions Think-Pair-Share (preparing a response to a text with elaboration) THINK about the answer to the question in your mind. PAIR up with your partner. Take turns to share your thoughts and listen to your partner s SHARE thoughts with the whole class.

10. Collaborative Activities Pair or Group Discussions Why should you use Think-Pair-Share? It helps students to think individually about a topic or answer to a question. It teaches students to share ideas with classmates and builds oral communication skills. It helps focus attention and engage students in comprehending the reading material.

11. Collaborative Activities Pair or Group Discussions Variations Fishbowl Debate Student Driven Discussion Two groups First Group in the middle (like a fishbowl) discusses Second Group observes/takes notes/assesses After end of discussion, the second group offers feedback: Strengths/weaknesses/proposals/opinion

12. Collaborative Activities Pair or Group Writing Activity Snowballing Have each student write a sentence on a piece of paper Instruct them to crumple it and toss it in the middle The story will be continued by a different student Remember to increase time for reading after every exchange

13. Collaborative Activities Task Sharing (sorting, matching, ranking) Encourages use of target vocabulary Making suggestions by using the language (justifying opinion, agreeing or presenting another viewpoint) Group vocabulary e.g. value of items, material etc.

14. Collaborative Activities Task Sharing (sorting, matching, ranking) Assign multiple tasks which will also ignite their critical thinking skills. Student1: Point to the toys with wheels. Student2: Point to the toys made of plastic. Have them cross check their findings.

15. Collaborative Activities Competitive Activities or Games Motivation Revision of proposed content Turn taking Negotiating Challenge Entertainment No Board Games laying around?

16. Collaborative Activities Competitive Activities or Games ELT Coursebooks Whiteboard Multiskilled Games

17. Collaborative Activities Multiskilled Exercise: Listening, Speaking, Adaptation to Body Language Exercise: Sing the Song and Mime the Action Coordination and Teamwork

18. Collaborative Activities Verbal/Collaborative Games 1. Storytelling A Tell a story, each sentence of which starts with the next letter of the alphabet, starting with A . Anyone seen my keys? , Beside the phone. Z e.g.

19. Collaborative Activities Utilize Variations such as names or items.

20. Collaborative Activities Verbal/Collaborative Games 1. Storytelling A Tell a story, each sentence of which starts with the next letter of the alphabet, starting with A . Anyone seen my keys? , Beside the phone. 2. Name Ten in Ten Choose a category and come up with 10 examples within 10 seconds e.g. makeup Lipstick, blush, eyeliner, etc. Z e.g.

21. Collaborative Activities Verbal/Collaborative Games 3. Fact or Fiction Each student states two truths and one fictional claim about himself. The others must guess what is true. 4. Who Am I? The student offers clues as to the person he or she is impersonating. (fictional or real)

22. Collaborative Activities Drama and Theatre Rehearse a language Practice Intonation Proper Pronunciation Use in Speech or Writing

23. Collaborative Activities Pronunciation and Intonation are CRUCIAL elements of Public Speaking Drama and Theatre are Collaborations which promote these skills

24. Collaborative Activities Where can I find ELT Material for Theatrical Productions? ELT Coursebooks contain a plethora of ideas and materials to utilize for your own play Readers are easily adaptable

25. Collaborative Activities Information Exchange Journalism & Role Play Practice Note Taking Writing an article Requires written preparation Fosters responsibility

26. Benefits of Collaborative Learning Encourages Public Speaking and Active Listening Inspires Participation and Social Interaction Boosts Self-Esteem and Negotiation Skills Knowledge Acquisition and Retention

27. Benefits of Collaborative Learning Leadership and Management Skills Improved Student Relationships Promotes Listening to Criticism and Advice Enhances Critical Thinking Skills Provides a Challenge

28. References https://www.bell-foundation.org.uk/eal-programme/guidance/effective-teaching-of-eal-learners/great- ideas/collaborative-activities/ https://www.valamis.com/hub/collaborative-learning https://familiesforlife.sg/play-as-a-family/Pages/Conversation-Games-With-Kids.aspx https://youtu.be/JVCFGLVZA3w 60-Second Strategy: Fishbowl Discussion

29. Thank you!!! Sources: iWonder & #Hashtag English Email: katherinereilly@expresspublishing.co.uk Blog: katherinereilly.blog Support: +30 210 212 0800