Multiple Intelligences as Strategy for Teaching EFL to high school graduates

Challenges

The use of authentic videos is challenging. Often they do not provide the best means of explaining complex concepts or practicing particular grammar or writing skills.

It takes time for the teacher to preview and select authentic videos and then to prepare activities for learners. As the language use and the context of authentic videos are not controlled, teachers will need to take time these.

Selecting videos.

The teachers have to ask themselves the following questions before choosing a video or video series:- Inspiration/Motivation/Interest:

Will the video appeal to to my students? Will it make them want to learn?

Content:

Does the content match my instructional goals? Is it culturally appropriate for my learners.

Clarity of message:

Is the instructional message clear to my students?Here the teacher is vital. Preparing the learners to understand what they are going to watch makes the difference between time wasted and time well spent.

Pacing:

Is the rate of the language or instruction too fast for my students?

Graphics:

What graphics are used to explain a concept? Do they clarify it? Do they appear on screen long enough to be understood by the learner? In some instructional videos, graphics , charts, and even language patterns may be on the screen too briefly to be fully comprehended.

Length of sequence:

Is the sequence to be shown short enough? With ESL learners, segments that are less than five minutes are often sufficient. A two- to three- minute segment can easiely furnish enough material for one -hour lesson.

Independence of sequence:

Can this segment be understood without lengthy explanations of the plot, setting, and preceding and following it? Teachers need to decide whether it’s worth investing the time and effort to prepare learners to understand the context of certain language and cultural nuances, or distinctions.

Availability and quality of related materials:

What print materials accompany the video.

Use of videos:

How will I use the video?

After the viewing, the teacher have to discuss the films with the senior pupils.

Videos are a powerful tool in helping English language learners improve their language skills. They provide the learner with content, context, and language. Videos will play an increase role in prividing ESL instruction to students in the classroom. The students get more information about U.S. culture.