Learn English in UK, London
Here are some important points that students should think about whilst in the classroom:
The students' attention should be focused on the teacher at all times and students' books should only be used during the reading and the 'new work' hour when some translation of unfamiliar terms may be necessary.
Other things that might cause distraction in the classroom e.g. eating, mobile phones, chatting with other students, writing (except in dictations) etc. are to be avoided out of respect for both fellow students and the teacher.
Questions are asked twice very quickly and the answer is then 'pulled,' or elicited, from the student. Therefore, if someone makes a mistake, everyone can learn from it.
Students should avoid interrupting the teacher by asking questions. The Callan Method relies on speed; if a teacher was to take the time to answer each student's question, the lesson would not progress, and not every student would be able to participate.
The Callan Method also relies heavily on repetition, not only from the student when replying to questions, but also on a lesson-by-lesson basis. This is to make sure everyone becomes familiar with the work and the new words.
We also ask students to make sure they are in the classroom on time, ideally ten minutes before, so as not to waste time and stop other students from improving their English.
What students can expect from the teachers:
- To remain standing and active at all the necessary times during the lesson.
- (N.B. Some teachers choose to sit during readings and dictations.)
- To speak clearly and precisely.
- To distribute questions fairly among the students in the class.
- To dress smartly and respectably as expected in a classroom environment.
- And above all, not just to be a native speaker of English, but to have a good grasp of the English language and its structure.