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Negotiating your learning
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Making a decision on how and what you learn rather than leaving it up to others can have a positive affect on your learning.
Negotiating

Learners' experiences
"When I was on a language course recently, I found the whole term really frustrating. I wasn't learning very much and I was finding it difficult but I didn't know why! Was there anything I could have done?"
Andreevski Zlatico, Macedonia

"When I got to my first language course it reminded me of being at school. I guess I had been pre-programmed to just do as I was told: keep quiet, don't ask too many questions and do your homework. The classes were kind of boring. Now I realise that it probably wasn't all the teacher's fault."
Homas Pappon, Brazil

Learning Style Check!
To successfully negotiate your learning, ask yourself the following questions:

  • What subjects do you like or dislike learning? Is there any logic to those preferences?
  • Have you ever considered how you manage your learning?
  • Does your management enable you to enjoy learning and to succeed in whatever you want or need to learn?

To assess your classroom skills, think about the following:

  • What kind of learner do you represent to the teacher?
  • How do you think they feel teaching you?
  • If you were a teacher, would you be pleased to have a learner like you in the class?

Learn it! - 3 tips

  • Look at what you have studied after the class and identify problems which need further clarification. Concentrate on the activities which you feel least confident about.
  • Take more of an active role in class: ask more questions; get involved in more activities; take more risks; be prepared to try new things. Remember - YOU choose the kind of learner you are!
  • Let the teacher know which areas of study you would like to concentrate on. Be tactful when you do this - don't let your teacher think you are criticising their style, but that you are united in the objective of improving your language ability. Ask your fellow learners if there are any topics or activities they would like to concentrate on and do more of. The chances are that your teacher will appreciate your taking an active interest in the progress of the class.
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