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Learners
1. 1
It Needs to Be Clear
Children aren't good at understanding abstract
concepts and grammar rules, specially young
learners. That's why we need clear contexts that
help them connect and associate with the language.
One way to achieve this is through theme based
instruction. It is important because in early language
learning it provides an ideal environment for
constructing meaning. In theme based teaching, the
curriculum is organized around a theme. Then, within
a thematic framework, all the language concepts are
interrelated and presented as a whole. Teachers also
need to adapt the language to the developmental
level of the students and choose the activities to suit
a variety of learning styles and multiple intelligences.
The advantage is that by working around a theme
students have many opportunities to find patterns
and connections, experience attractive activities with
varied content. All this facilitates interaction with
other kids their age.
2. 2
It Needs to Be Motivating and Interesting
While learning in general, students need to
feel as if the are progressing but there also
needs to be some challenge. If it's too difficult
they will be disheartened and if it's too easy they will