Teaching Exam Preparation
Outcomes:
- Analyse how exams are structured and the purpose of different parts
- Critically reflect on how best to teach the language systems and communication sub-skills that are assessed
- Discuss the best way to use feedback loops and different forms of assessment to improve students’ performance
- Think about how to best exploit published resources and authentic materials in support of exam preparation
Content:
Choosing from the modular content on the course the group will explore:
- Teaching techniques to teach examination and study skills communicatively
- Classroom management strategies, for example maintaining engagement and expectations
- Exam taking ‘tricks of the trade’ and how best to integrate them into lessons
- Ways to balance exam preparation and ongoing language improvement
