Nine Practical Measures for Mixed-level Classes

In this essay, I share nine teaching techniques that have proven useful in the English classes I have taught. Though varied, these techniques have in common that they are useful in mixed-level classes. Some are simple practices that instructors can incorporate into their lessons with little preparation. Others include homework assignments that could be used in nearly any type of course. Two overarching themes characterize these techniques. First is that of students defining success through tracking their own progress and making improvements based on their assessments of themselves. The second theme present in these techniques is that of building a supportive classroom culture.