The Cuisenaire¨ Rods: of crocodiles, castles and clocks.
Whether you are a teacher trainer, an experienced English language teacher or a new teacher just starting out, this handbook will introduce you to the use of the Cuisenaire¨ Rods for teaching language. Using clear images and a relaxed style, the author guides you in setting up and developing situations of all sorts; offering move-by -move descriptions to elicit language at language levels from A1 to C2. Both functional and structural language examples are handled, along with story-telling techniques and language for business. Teaching online has become more and more important, the author has therefore included an innovative section specifically dealing with remote use of the rods. This guide also offers a thoughtful rationale for the suggested approach when using the rods to ensure maximum effectiveness. Whatever your teaching context, large groups in state schools, smaller groups or one to one in a private language school or freelance teaching working from home, this book aims to motivate you to start teaching with the rods and get you started using this wonderful aid.