EFL Teacher Training – Error Correction

EFL Teacher Training – Error Correction
Part of the learning process for language learners is making errors. A challenge for many teachers is deciding when and how to correct their students.
This EFL teacher training video looks at when a teacher should not correct, when they should correct and if they are going to correct students’ errors, what error correction methods are available.

[martinfoster]

This is a great video. I teach IELTS preparation which weights fluency/coherence, pronounciation, lexical resource and grammar. So I use two methods. If it’s a short answer, I’ll wait until the end of a sentence and stop the student, then repeat with the error and maybe use a rising intonation and/or hand signal when I say the incorrect word. I try to get the sutdent to self-correct.

However, If it’s the long form answer (2 minute monologue), I’ll make notes and use the same method as I mentioned at the end. If they don’t know their error, I’ll see if the class knows. If not, I’ll give the answer and have the student repeat the corrected sentence.

If the student makes no grammar errors, I’ll suggest some advanced grammar or advanced vocabulary.

[minahashemi]

Both of your videos on teacher training have been extremely useful to me. I hope you keep making more videos soon.

[saleemal-aghbari]

Great work.. waiting for the next video.. Best of luck

[CarolinePearsall]

Some great ideas - thanks for sharing!

[marilenpicornell]

thanks a lot for ideas in correction. I liked very much using the colors so as to find out more what my students want.

[salahbnjalan]

This is really very useful! Thank you so much, Peter.Just I'm looking for best way to correct student's written work..do you have any suggestions?

[mkshowtvlovex]

My assignment is different problems meet by ESL or EFL in the class room.

[Abdul]

Why do you think errors are important in EFL context?