1on1 Class Structure
- Pre-Start Time - Ice breaker, Lead-in
- When the student enters, give them permission to record the class in Zoom. Then let them know they may record the class.
- This is your chance to chat to the students about their lives, ask how they are, etc.
- If the student is new to you, ask them if they want to use video. Some do, some don't.
- Example questions: "How was your day?" "Have you done anything interesting lately?" "What are you up to next weekend?"
1on1 Classes work almost exactly the same as group classes, except you have a single student and can focus on them exclusively. You can tailor the class to the students specific wants and needs. But the same principle applies: use easier teacher-led activities at the beginning with more corrections and more complex, student-led activities nearer the end.
The big difference is a student gets to choose what they would like to do in the class, so each class and each student might be entirely different. The student also has the option to turn on their own video. Students are also allowed to record 1on1 classes
Use your wits, intelligence and discretion to make choices. 1on1 classes require you to be extra adaptable: No lesson plan survives first contact with the students. Look for teachable moments.
The timings are rough guidelines. A live class is always a little organic.
- 0-5 mins - Enquire about Student's Needs
- Ask the student what they would like to study today.
- You can offer them the weekly topics (Daily, Business, Beginner or Elite) or offer them Open Talk classes. You also can offer to work on something specific the student wants to study.
- You can ask extra questions to refine what the student wants. Perhaps they are struggling with their "L" sounds or maybe they want to work on past tense.
- 5-45/25mins - Teach the Requested Class
- If you are teaching one of the group lesson slides like a Daily Advanced, follow the group lesson structure.
- If you are doing Open talk, use the open talk slides or just chat freely giving tips on English as you go.
- If you are studying something specific the student has brought, proceed with that but keep the principles in mind.
- As always, don't forget to elicit questions from your students. This is especially true in a 1on1 class, if you encourage the students to ask questions about English, it helps them engage with the language and it helps you identify problems to better aid the student's learning.
- Video Feedback
- Please record a short piece of video feedback on flipgrid within 30 minutes of completing your shift. Some people do feedback right after class, others do it at the end of their shift.
- Important: Students love video feedback and appreciate a personal message. 1on1 Videos must be completed for a class to be paid.
- Write Comments
- Just like group classes write comments to the student giving them encouragement, tips and suggestions.
- Remember: Writing comments is a crucial part of building your relationship with the students. It improves student outcomes and customer satisfaction. The student must receive a comment for a class to be paid.