New Stamford Teaching Guidelines
19 February 2025 2025-02-19 1:00New Stamford Teaching Guidelines
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New Stamford Teaching Guidelines
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At New Stamford School, we are committed to providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience for students, whether in onsite classrooms or online sessions. Below, you’ll find our core teaching strategies tailored to both environments.
Our Classroom Strategy:
3 Key Pillars
Regardless of the teaching mode, our approach remains rooted in three essential principles:
🎉 Fun
- Foster an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere.
- Build connections with students through humor and interactive activities.
- Encourage natural and lively communication.
🌟 Encouraging
- Create a welcoming environment where every student feels valued.
- Foster a sense of belonging and motivation to participate.
- Provide individualized support to boost confidence.
⚡ Dynamic
- Keep lessons interactive and student-centered.
- Incorporate collaborative activities to enhance learning.
- Maintain high energy and active participation throughout the class.
Approach for Onsite Teaching
In our physical classrooms, we emphasize direct engagement, hands-on learning, and immersive experiences.
Teaching Methodology (Onsite)
✅ The Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Approach – Lessons focus on real-world conversations and practical language use.
✅ Interactive & Immersive – Role-plays, discussions, and debates simulate real-life situations.
✅ Student Collaboration – Group activities, peer feedback, and teamwork are key.
✅ Physical Classroom Dynamics – Teachers use body language, classroom movement, and visual aids to reinforce learning.
🔹 Warm-Up Procedure
✔ Greeting – A warm welcome and casual conversation.
✔ Icebreaker – Quick activity (e.g., “word of the day” or a fun question).
✔ Review & Preview – Recap previous lessons and introduce today’s topic.
✔ Motivation – Use positive reinforcement to build excitement.
✔ Engagement Check – A quick discussion or mini-assessment to gauge understanding.
🔹 In-Class Activities
📌 Pair & Group Work – Encouraging student interaction through structured exercises.
📌 Hands-On Learning – Using real-life objects, games, and physical activities.
📌 Teacher Modeling – Demonstrating correct pronunciation, expressions, and intonation.
🔹 Wrap-Up Procedure
✔ Mentoring – Individualized support for grammar, pronunciation, and fluency.
✔ Lesson Recap – Reviewing key takeaways and real-world applications.
✔ Preview of Next Class – Setting up expectations for upcoming topics.
✔ Celebrating Progress – Acknowledging achievements and efforts.
Approach for Online Teaching
Teaching online requires adapting our strategies to create an engaging and interactive virtual classroom.
Teaching Methodology (Online)
✅ The Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Approach – Focus on real-life communication and digital engagement.
✅ Interactive Virtual Tools – Use of breakout rooms, polls, and chat discussions to maintain student involvement.
✅ Tech-Enhanced Learning – Digital whiteboards, multimedia resources, and screen-sharing to aid comprehension.
✅ Personalized Attention – Encouraging participation through direct questioning and interactive feedback.
🔹 Warm-Up Procedure
✔ Greeting – A friendly “hello” with cameras on (if possible) to establish connection.
✔ Icebreaker – Interactive poll, emoji check-in, or quick personal question.
✔ Review & Preview – Recap of past topics and today’s lesson objectives.
✔ Motivation – Using positive reinforcement through emojis, virtual stickers, or encouraging messages.
✔ Engagement Check – Quick quiz or chat discussion to assess understanding.
🔹 In-Class Activities
📌 Breakout Rooms – Pair and group discussions in smaller virtual settings.
📌 Gamified Learning – Use of online quizzes, word games, and interactive activities.
📌 Live Demonstrations – Screen-sharing and video modeling to explain concepts.
📌 Student-Led Discussions – Encouraging students to present ideas or role-play.
🔹 Wrap-Up Procedure
✔ Mentoring – 1-on-1 feedback in chat or breakout rooms for extra support.
✔ Lesson Recap – Reviewing key learning points in a summarized format.
✔ Preview of Next Class – Providing students with pre-class resources or discussion prompts.
✔ Celebrating Progress – Acknowledging effort through digital certificates, leaderboard rankings, or shout-outs.
Onsite vs. Online: Key Differences & Similarities
| Aspect | Onsite Teaching | Online Teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Student Interaction | Physical group work & discussions | Breakout rooms & live chat engagement |
| Lesson Delivery | Whiteboards, handouts, classroom movement | Digital whiteboards, screen-sharing, multimedia |
| Engagement Tools | Physical activities, real-life scenarios | Polls, interactive games, quizzes |
| Personalized Support | One-on-one mentoring & in-person guidance | Individual feedback via chat or virtual rooms |
| Assessment | Written exercises, verbal participation | Online quizzes, discussion forums, digital tasks |
Empowering You as a Teacher!
Whether you’re teaching onsite or online, our goal is to provide you with the tools and strategies you need to inspire and engage your students.
