B1 – Intermediate
Passion is one of the foundations of effective teaching. Apart from that, there are several teaching methods that teachers use to educate their students. These methodologies are chosen depending on the approach and the types of learners. Some teachers get more creative to keep their students engaged.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about this unconventional way of teaching by a teacher in Chile.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/rapping-teacher-level-1/
Vocabulary Questions:
- Define the word “rap“. “He raps to his students.”, “In the past, he rapped on city buses.” Give 2 other meanings.
- What does the phrasal verb “find out” mean? “His students found out.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does the word “hit” mean?”The rapping teacher is a big hit at the school.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think of rapping as a way of teaching?
- Based on your experience, what is the best way to teach young learners? Why?
- What kinds of unconventional learning methods have you had before? Were they effective?