EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 26 MIN
132 ¦ Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks
from The Motivated Classroom · host Dr. Liam Printer
Principle Three of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:- Principle 3: Five-minute input blocksIn this episode you'll learn about how we limiting our listening input to 5-minute blocks relates to:🧠 Cognitive Load Theory🎯 The Four Types of Engagement👂 Maximising acquisition with Intent Listening🌀 The Zeigarnik–Ovsiankina Effect🧘♀️ Brain & Body Breaks📥 Input ➡️ Processing Tasks🔥 Strategies to keep learners engaged from start to finishWhether you’re just heading back to school or already half way through the year, this episode is another step towards a motivated language classroom! 💪🎓Don't miss the rest of the six principles which are on the way every Friday for the next five weeks:4. Effective pairs to boost engagement5. Creating a class yearbook6. Running effective routines🔔 Tune in every Friday right here or wherever you get your podcasts from:Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast.Keep in touch and share widely!Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Facebook @themotivatedclassroom.I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch! Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook.💫 Enjoying the free content? Support the podcast here:👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/liamprinter👉 www.patreon.com/themotivatedclassroom📲 Don’t forget to subscribe & share with a fellow language teacher!
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Principle Three of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:- Principle 3: Five-minute input blocksIn this episode you'll learn about how we limiting our listening input to 5-minute blocks relates to:🧠 Cognitive Load Theory🎯 The Four Types of Engagement👂 Maximising acquisition with Intent Listening🌀 The Zeigarnik–Ovsiankina Effect🧘♀️ Brain & Body Breaks📥 Input ➡️ Processing Tasks🔥 Strategies to keep learners engaged from start to finishWhether you’re just heading back to school or already half way through the year, this episode is another step towards a motivated language classroom! 💪🎓Don't miss the rest of the six principles which are on the way every Friday for the next five weeks:4. Effective pairs to boost engagement5. Creating a class yearbook6. Running effective routines🔔 Tune in every Friday right here or wherever you get your podcasts from:Full programme notes are available on www.liamprinter.com/podcast.Keep in touch and share widely!Follow The Motivated Classroom on Instagram @themotivatedclassroom and Facebook @themotivatedclassroom.I'd love to know what you think, please get in touch! Join the conversation with the hashtag #MotivatedClassroom.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook.💫 Enjoying the free content? Support the podcast here:👉 www.buymeacoffee.com/liamprinter👉 www.patreon.com/themotivatedclassroom📲 Don’t forget to subscribe & share with a fellow language teacher!
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