Resources for the PCV

Resources for the PCV

A little about me…

~ I am most recently from Phoenix, Arizona

~ I live in Berezanka, Ukraine

~ I arrived in Ukraine with group 41, in March 2011

~ I have been a teacher for almost 10 years

What that means:

I have experience with

teaching—preparing and

implementing lessons,

classroom management,

and educational

policy/procedure

What that DOESN’T mean:

I was familiar with, and

prepared for, teaching in

Ukraine and the unique set

of challenges we all face

here: language barriers,

different school and

community culture, lack of

technology and other

resources

So, about these resources…

So, about these resources…

~ What are the challenges of Ukrainian classrooms for a Peace Corps Volunteer?

So, about these resources…

~ What are the challenges of Ukrainian classrooms for a Peace Corps Volunteer?

~ Why not just teach from the book?

Hmmmm….the book….

Oftentimes, the books are great resources, of course!

However, sometimes there are errors, or lessons that aren’t always helpful or at your students’ current level…

Plus, let’s be honest…Which is more fun?

Plus, let’s be honest…Which is more fun?

So, about these resources…

~ What are the challenges of Ukrainian classrooms for a Peace Corps Volunteer?

Lack of technology

Lack of resources

Language barriers

Different expectations and procedures

Lack of funds

Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:

Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:

Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:

Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:

Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:

Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:

Remember your purpose when facing these challenges:

Why “RAISE”?

As volunteers, we are here to raise

the expectations that we have of

ourselves as individuals, the

expectations that others have of us

as volunteers, and the school and

community’s expectations of the

greatness that they can achieve…in

any way we can.

Resources help you achieve these goals…

Increase student motivation and engagement

Provide sustainable resources for teachers

Create sustainable lessons and activities for future students/teachers

Change methodology to increase retention and application

Types of resources

Types of resources

~1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources

Types of resources

~1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources

~2. Electronic Resources

Types of resources

~ 1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources

~ 2. Electronic Resources

~ 3. Consumable Resources

Types of resources

~ 1. Hard Copies/Physical Resources

~ 2. Electronic Resources

~ 3. Consumable Resources

~ 4. Sustainable Resources

Physical Resources

What kinds of things should I have?

Physical Resources

What kinds of things should I have?

~Here’s a tip:

Keep a binder (or several) fully stocked and organized with ‘stock’ flashcards, dialogues, activities, board games, and puzzles.

You can reuse them for MANY different activities and lessons.

Please take notes in your flipbook!

Please take notes in your flipbook!

Flipbook instructions: http://www.slideshare.net/jacobina142/flipbook-instructions-15029499

Flashcards

Flashcards

Introduce new vocabulary

Many different activities

Engages students

Students enjoy them!

Put your finger over the word and push up; there you have all you need to know!

Games

Games

Use flashcards in Matching Games

Board Games

Memory Games

Matching Games

Board Games

Memory Games

Model Sentences

Model Sentences

Simple or Difficult

Use flashcards or dialogues

For example: Adjectives

For example: Adjectives

Or…

A “4 Corners” Activity

A “4 Corners” Activity is good for little kids…

A “4 Corners” Activity is good for little kids…or big ones!

Origami

Origami

Origami “Books” for new words

“About Me”

About Me (with model sentences)

Origami “Books”

Origami Book Instructions

Graphic Organizers

Graphic Organizers

Maps

Charts

Pictures

Maps

Maps

Student-Made Maps

Charts and other visual methods help children learn…

Wonderful for little kids

…and for big kids, too!

Puzzles, Pictures, and Posters

Remember to RE-USE!

Example: My People Flashcards

I use them to teach the theme Family

I use them to teach about Locations and Prepositions

I use them to teach about Descriptions and Adjectives

Reduce your workload!

Creating a set of “stock” resources that can be used

to teach many different themes helps you reduce

your workload. You create the resources once, but

with proper organization and storage, use them many

times.

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Animals

At the Zoo On the Farm

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Fruits and Vegetables

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Seasons and Months

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Adjectives and Model Sentences

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Home and Furniture

Here are some examples of “Stock” Resource themes:

Board Games

These are useful…

In many different lessons in school

In English clubs for children

In English clubs for beginner adults

In tutoring sessions

In ‘emergency’ situations

Some thoughts on Electronic Resources

Don’t overlook the power of your Internet connection.

With it you can:

~Use resources from other PCV’s

~Find examples, texts, and activities

~Share your resources with PCV’s and your community

Some thoughts on Consumable versus Sustainable Resources

It is true that many of your resources will be made out of paper goods and, therefore, will not last forever.

However, you can make them more sustainable if you share them by creating blogs, PowerPoint presentations, or documents that you can post online for others to access.

And now you are thinking…

And now you are thinking…

No Worries!

Trust Me…

It’s easy.

Invest in a Children’s Book

Copy or trace pictures

Follow themes

Use translations

Or trace from the Internet!

You can find just about anything if you use the word “clipart”

Where do you get resources to make resources?

1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)

Where do you get resources to make resources?

1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)

2. Gifts from kids and parents

Where do you get resources to make resources?

1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)

2. Gifts from kids and parents

3. Encourage friends and family to send things from the USA

Where do you get resources to make resources?

1. You may need to invest a little at first (think ‘the dollar store’)

2. Gifts from kids and parents

3. Encourage friends and family to send things from the USA

4. Use all your resources

“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”

1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)

Darien Book Aid

provides 20 lbs

of books free to

Peace Corps

Volunteers

“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”

1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)

2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities

“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”

1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)

2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities

3. Old bottles

For Example…

For Example…Voila! Organizers!

Use an iron and some paper to keep kids safe!

“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”

1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)

2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities

3. Old bottles

4. Remember to reuse all the resources you have already made

“Use ALL my resources? Like what?”

1. Charity (think Darien Book Aid)

2. Old copybooks often still have clean paper in them that can help in many crafts/activities

3. Old bottles

4. Remember to reuse all the resources you have already made

5. Potatoes

Potatoes?

Potatoes?

Yes, potatoes.

And, remember….

You aren’t the first PCV in Ukraine. Others have been here too and, generally, we love to help each other.

And, remember….

You aren’t the first PCV in Ukraine. Others have been here too and, generally, we love to help each other.

Contact me:

TheSMcDonough@gmail.com

Other websites you may want to write down:

Darien Book Aid www.darienbookaid.org/

My blog:

http://misssarahinberezanka.blogspot.com/

From here, you can access:1. English Club for Primary Schoolers2. English Club for Secondary Schoolers3. TEFL Teaching Strategies and Ideas4. Complete United States Country Studies Unit

Any Questions?

Дякую за увагу!