DiscoverThe Motivated Classroom132 ¦ Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks
132 ¦ Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks

132 ¦ Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks

Update: 2025-08-29
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Principle Three of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:

  • - Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks

    In 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 finish

    Whether 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 engagement

    5. Creating a class yearbook

    6. Running effective routines🔔

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    132 ¦ Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks

    132 ¦ Principle 3: Five-minute input blocks

    Dr. Liam Printer