135 ¦ Principle 6: Secure attention and run routines
Principle Six of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:Principle 6: Secure attention and running routinesThe final episode in our six part series of principles for a motivated language classroom. In this last principle we focus on running routines in class and how we secure attention. I take you through my favourite and most used classroom routines, why they work well in my context and how it actually looks in the classroom. A highly practical episode with plenty of ideas to take away, adapt and apply in a context-appropriate way in your own lessons.I hope you have enjoyed these six episodes and that you will support the podcast, and share widely!Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast.Keep in touch and share!Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Facebook @themotivatedclassroom.I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch! Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook.💫 Enjoying the free content? Support the podcast here:👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/liamprinter👉 www.patreon.com/themotivatedclassroomDon’t forget to subscribe & share with a fellow language teacher!
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134 ¦ Principle 5: The CI Class Yearbook
Principle Five of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:Principle 5: The CI Class YearbookThis episode builds on the previous principles about effective pairwork and input in 5-minute blocks by taking it further and each student having a notebook where every student in the class gets a page. Students write matching bullet points in pairs, filling in each person's page gradually throughout the year. Every time we have conversations, discussions and input tasks with PQA it gives us more info to put on their page! A great way to build community, raise feelings of autonomy and competence, and to provide you with a track record of everything you learned about each other all year.You'll learn about:📄 Building a class yearbook with a personal page for each student🧩 Add details in matching pairs🤝 Learn about each other, build real connection📈 Supports formative assessment🧠 Boosts autonomy & motivation (hello Köhler + Zeigarnik–Ovsiankina!)📆 Runs all year longWhether you’re just heading back to school or already half way through the year, this episode is another step towards a motivated language classroom! 💪🎓Don't miss the last of the six principles which are on the way next Friday6. Running effective routines🔔 Tune in every Friday right here or wherever you get your podcasts from:Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast.Keep in touch and share widely!Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Facebook @themotivatedclassroom.I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch! Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook.💫 Enjoying the free content? Support the podcast here:👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/liamprinter👉 www.patreon.com/themotivatedclassroom📲 Don’t forget to subscribe & share with a fellow language teacher!
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133 ¦ Principle 4: Effective pairs to boost engagement
Principle Four of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:Principle 4: Effective pairsThis episode is all about maximising the effectiveness of pair work in class by setting students up for multiple small wins, using scaffolded and psychologically safe output tasks in groups of two.You'll learn about:- Rotating pairs- Changing seating plan- Turn and talk versus pair discussion- The Köhler EffectWhether you’re just heading back to school or already half way through the year, this episode is another step towards a motivated language classroom! 💪🎓Don't miss the rest of the six principles which are on the way every Friday for the next five weeks:5. Creating a class yearbook6. Running effective routines🔔 Tune in every Friday right here or wherever you get your podcasts from:Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast.Keep in touch and share widely!Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Facebook @themotivatedclassroom.I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch! Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook.💫 Enjoying the free content? Support the podcast here:👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/liamprinter👉 www.patreon.com/themotivatedclassroom📲 Don’t forget to subscribe & share with a fellow language teacher!
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132 ¦ Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks
Principle Three of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:- Principle 3: Five-minute input blocksIn this episode you'll learn about how we limiting our listening input to 5-minute blocks relates to:🧠 Cognitive Load Theory🎯 The Four Types of Engagement👂 Maximising acquisition with Intent Listening🌀 The Zeigarnik–Ovsiankina Effect🧘♀️ Brain & Body Breaks📥 Input ➡️ Processing Tasks🔥 Strategies to keep learners engaged from start to finishWhether you’re just heading back to school or already half way through the year, this episode is another step towards a motivated language classroom! 💪🎓Don't miss the rest of the six principles which are on the way every Friday for the next five weeks:4. Effective pairs to boost engagement5. Creating a class yearbook6. Running effective routines🔔 Tune in every Friday right here or wherever you get your podcasts from:Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast.Keep in touch and share widely!Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Facebook @themotivatedclassroom.I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch! Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook.💫 Enjoying the free content? Support the podcast here:👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/liamprinter👉 www.patreon.com/themotivatedclassroom📲 Don’t forget to subscribe & share with a fellow language teacher!
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131 ¦ Principle 2: Getting the Motivation-Acquisition balance right
Principle Two of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:Principle 2: The Motivation-Acquisition BalanceThis episode is full of practical, research-informed tips to help you:✅ Give the right input for acquisition✅ Use output to boost motivation✅ Create powerful student interaction✅ Build learner confidence✅ Light that language-learning 🔥✅ Grow future fluent speakers 🌍✅ Focus on vocab first, grammar later✅ Start every class with reading Whether you’re just heading back to school or deep into prep, this episode will help you set the tone for a motivating, effective language classroom! 💪🎓Don't miss the rest of the six principles which are on the way every Friday for the next five weeks:3. The 5 minute block principle4. Effective pairs to boost engagement5. Creating a class yearbook6. Running effective routines🔔 Tune in every Friday right here or wherever you get your podcasts from:Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast.Keep in touch and share widely!Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Facebook @themotivatedclassroom.I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch! Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook.💫 Enjoying the free content? Support the podcast here:👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/liamprinter👉 www.patreon.com/themotivatedclassroom📲 Don’t forget to subscribe & share with a fellow language teacher!
A podcast for language teachers and learners hosted by Dr. Liam Printer talking all things education, languages, motivation and engagement; linking current educational research to your classroom practice and providing a few ideas for some easy to implement, zero-prep, motivational strategies you can try out right away!
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