Building learner autonomy in multilevel classes

British Council | TeachingEnglish · Beginner ·🍎 Teaching & Learning Design ·1mo ago

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In large, multilevel classes, trying to teach everyone at the same time is often unrealistic and can limit both engagement and progress. This session explores simple, practical ways to build structured learner autonomy, so that learners can work at the right level, while the teacher keeps lessons manageable and effective. This session is aimed at teachers of secondary and young adult learners. 00:00 Introduction 10:17 What is learner autonomy? 16:50 Practical strategies 1 22:57 Practical strategies 2 32:13 Practical strategies 3 45:10 Q&A Milton Bradbury is an academic manager for the British Council Mexico, originally from England. He works with teachers, overseeing the professional development of English teachers across the Americas. As an ELT educator, he is interested in developing learner autonomy and making effective use of available teaching resources in the classroom.

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In large, multilevel classes, trying to teach everyone at the same time is often unrealistic and can limit both engagement and progress. This session explores simple, practical ways to build structured learner autonomy, so that learners can work at the right level, while the teacher keeps lessons manageable and effective. This session is aimed at teachers of secondary and young adult learners. 00:00 Introduction 10:17 What is learner autonomy? 16:50 Practical strategies 1 22:57 Practical strategies 2 32:13 Practical strategies 3 45:10 Q&A Milton Bradbury is an academic manager for the British Council Mexico, originally from England. He works with teachers, overseeing the professional development of English teachers across the Americas. As an ELT educator, he is interested in developing learner autonomy and making effective use of available teaching resources in the classroom.

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Chapters (6)

Introduction

10:17 What is learner autonomy?

16:50 Practical strategies 1

22:57 Practical strategies 2

32:13 Practical strategies 3

45:10 Q&A

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