Mixed ability classes are a fact of life. We know as teachers that learning doesn’t take place in lockstep: some students learn faster, some slower, some gradually, some in spurts. Some can do the grammar but can’t speak, while some can speak nonstop but make loads of errors. Others know all the words but can’t spell. Similarly, some students learn what we teach them, and some learn what they hear while gaming or scrolling TikTok. As well as ability, we also have a range of backgrounds, previous learning experiences and expectations – from those who want games and . . .
---------------------------
This content is available to Modern English Teacher subscribers. If you have a subscription, please log in below, or start your subscription today.
---------------------------
