Correction is Important, but When?

Teaching English requires that you correct students from time to time. However, there are many methods that can be used to correct effectively. In other words, correcting each and every mistake is not always the best idea. Student correction should be done in a manner to encourage communication, rather than stem it. It's also a great idea to encourage students to correct their own mistakes through the use of clues. Finally, sentence auctions provide a fun activity that helps students focus on self-correction.