English is difficult enough for native speaking students, but teaching in a foreign country, and teaching it as a foreign language is a totally different ball of wax. I teach English preparatory classes to A level students in Istanbul, Turkey. My classes are mixed level, meaning not every student is at the same level of English speaking/reading/writing/listening. This is not always a remarkable or a huge problem during class, although it can be challenging to maintain the level of enthusiasm at times. What does bother me, among other things as caring and conscientious teacher, are the results of the midterm examinations. There it is plain to see what the comprehension levels of English really are in my classes.
My question to myself and also addressed to other teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is "How do I teach English effectively in a multilevel classroom?" I want to serve every level, not just cater to the higher students. How do we reach everyone? It sounds impossible...
This in mind, my research project for the MAT TESOL program at USC deals with just this issue. Hopefully you will enjoy my research, findings, data, and solutions/conclusions.
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