Berly Barrionuevo PERÚ

Breaking Down Barriers in English Learning

Introduction to the Challenge

• Beroo introduces himself as an English teacher in a public secondary school in Guanuko, Peru.

• He describes his students' initial shyness and fear of making mistakes, leading to silence in the classroom.

Innovative Teaching Method: Two-Minute Jam Sessions

• To combat student silence, Beroo implemented "two-minute jam sessions" at the start of each class.

• These sessions involved quick load stick routines that encouraged students to speak English for two minutes without judgment or pressure.

Transformation of Classroom Dynamics

• The approach shifted from a traditional teaching model to one where Beroo acted as a horizontal facilitator.

• As a result, the classroom atmosphere transformed from heavy silence to a vibrant buzz of English conversation.

Positive Outcomes

• Students began enjoying their learning experience, helping each other and participating more actively than before.

• Mistakes were embraced as part of the fun, marking a significant change in student attitudes towards language learning.