1. Teaching-Learning Context and Learner Profile

 

I am an English teacher at Yasodara Vidyalaya, Borella, catering to students primarily in Grades 6 to 8. My teaching context includes working with students who are learning English as a second language in a multicultural and diverse environment in Sri Lanka. The focus is on enhancing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through engaging and practical activities that align with the curriculum.

The learners are students aged 10 to 14, studying at Yasodara Vidyalaya, Borella, who are learning English as a second language. They come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, primarily from middle or lower-middle-class families, with limited exposure to English outside the classroom. Their language proficiency ranges from beginner to intermediate, and they often face challenges with vocabulary, speaking confidence, and understanding complex sentence structures. However, they are enthusiastic and curious, showing a strong preference for hands-on, interactive learning methods such as storytelling, role-plays, games, and creative projects. This eagerness to participate provides a solid foundation for developing their language skills in an engaging and supportive environment.