…the majority of my students are of a low ability and have a very short
concentration span so during the lesson I try to change activity as
frequently as possible. I also try to keep examples very simple and put
concepts in contexts that they can understand. Most of the students have
problems with language and because of this I try to use Maltese to explain
(in Maltese schools text books and examinations are in English and
although teachers are expected to teach science in English, many teachers
use code-switching and Maltese to teach because some students are
Maltese speaking and find it difficult to follow a lesson in English)…I try
to use visuals such as transparencies and videos and also group work and
discussions so that I try to cater for those student who do not like to
write…