Challenges in Managing Mixed Ability Students in English Language Teaching Classes
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https://doi.org/10.64229/2by4rn69Keywords:
ELT, Class, Ability, Mixed, LanguageAbstract
The data were analyzed using descriptive and statistical methods. The study found that secondary level English Language Teaching (ELT) teachers face several challenges when managing mixed ability students. These challenges include dealing with weak students and homework, controlling different behaviors, addressing learners' disinterest and discipline issues, correcting daily assignments, using various techniques and materials, teachers' negative attitudes, and students' different language levels, backgrounds, and intelligences. The study also identified effective strategies for managing mixed ability students, such as conducting pair and group work, focusing on weak students, using project work and collaboration, providing open-ended exercises, making the classroom engaging, and encouraging stronger students to help weaker ones. Additionally, textbooks were not seen as the best tool for addressing the needs of mixed ability students. Most teachers viewed their mixed ability classes as an opportunity.
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