Interview information
Organization responsible for the interview: Olympion
Country: Cyprus
Occupation: English teacher
Small bio / CV:
English Teacher with 30 years of experience. Taught classes in a private school and worked with all ages, younger students and adults.
Date of the Interview: 02.05.2024
Short Summary of the interview:
In this interview, Maria, an ESL instructor with over 30 years of experience, discusses her approach to teaching mixed-ability classrooms, including students with learning difficulties. She emphasizes the importance of starting with simple tasks and gradually increasing difficulty to include all learners. Maria incorporates various assistive technologies and visual aids to engage students, tailoring activities to different learning styles. She also collaborates with specialists and parents to address students’ unique needs and provides personalized feedback.
Most important statement
“The key is motivation, motivating students to want to learn, and then when they want to learn, anything is possible.”
