A new classroom for a new era

The world has been changed forever by the Covid-19 pandemic, nowhere more so than in the classroom. Schools and educators have to adapt to a new paradigm of teaching and that can be daunting if you do not know where to turn to for help

Whether you are teaching your classes online, blended or have returned to school, you need to reach out and access the wide range of practical resources and tools available to you on the internet.

The socially distanced classroom

Teachers around the world are carefully redesigning their classrooms from changing seating positions and the way rooms look, to staggering classes, teaching smaller groups and increasing the use of outdoor spaces. It is important to encourage active learning and collaboration within the classroom, while supporting the limitations and regulations that schools have.

Emotional support for learners

As learning continues to adapt to the changing situation, teachers, learners and parents need to feel supported through the changes.

Looking after your wellbeing is important itself, but especially so during change. There are lots of things you can do to help manage anxieties and motivate students back into formal teaching, such as having a daily routine. Learning experiences may feel different from before, and new learning behaviours can take time and need support. Don’t forget to take time to talk, share and reflect together.

Understanding your learners' levels and needs

As your learners return to school, you may find that some students are at different levels or abilities. Everyone’s experience of learning remotely will be different, and some students will have engaged more with home education than others.

If your learners haven’t been in normal class for several months, each of them will now be at a different stage. All of them will have made progress, but there will also have been some loss of learning, which will need reviewing. Some will have done more learning than others. Some may have chosen to avoid things they enjoy less or feel they aren’t good at.

Go to https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/your-new-classroom/ to find out more