Interview information
Organization responsible for the interview: Olympion
Country: Cyprus
Occupation: English teacher
Small bio / CV:
English Teacher with 14 years of experience. Taught classes in a private school.
Date of the Interview: 02.06.2024
Short Summary of the interview:
The focus group consisted of three English teachers discussing their experiences teaching children aged 6 to 12 with learning difficulties. They highlighted the challenges they face, particularly in maintaining students’ concentration and ensuring they keep up with the pace of lessons. The teachers emphasized the importance of using engaging tools like interactive boards, games, and group activities to help these students stay focused and motivated. Overall, the focus group provided insights into the practical challenges and strategies for teaching foreign languages to young students with learning difficulties, highlighting the need for adaptive teaching methods and ongoing professional development.
Most important statement
“It might be difficult for them to concentrate in the first place and stay focused for more than, I don’t know, 10 minutes, let’s say. So I usually try to engage and use multiple means in order to teach them something, like games, which they like, to keep them motivated.”
