EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 25 MIN
133 ¦ Principle 4: Effective pairs to boost engagement
from The Motivated Classroom · host Dr. Liam Printer
Principle Four of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:Principle 4: Effective pairsThis episode is all about maximising the effectiveness of pair work in class by setting students up for multiple small wins, using scaffolded and psychologically safe output tasks in groups of two.You'll learn about:- Rotating pairs- Changing seating plan- Turn and talk versus pair discussion- The Köhler EffectWhether 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:5. 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 Four of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:Principle 4: Effective pairsThis episode is all about maximising the effectiveness of pair work in class by setting students up for multiple small wins, using scaffolded and psychologically safe output tasks in groups of two.You'll learn about:- Rotating pairs- Changing seating plan- Turn and talk versus pair discussion- The Köhler EffectWhether 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:5. 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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