Category: ELTWeekly Volume 11 Issue 11

ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 11 | August 2020

Fostering Cooperation, Creativity and Learner Autonomy through Project-Based Instruction 5 Ways to Make Asynchronous Learning More Student-Centered Navigating the English Language Classroom [Video] Transformational English language schools under the pandemic vortex: Covid-19 language acquisition guidelines and effective recovery tactics | Vassilakou Evangelia Tips and Free Lesson Plans For Using Photographs In Class ESL Worksheets for… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 11 | August 2020

Fostering Cooperation, Creativity and Learner Autonomy through Project-Based Instruction

Khadernawaz Khan, Ph.D., Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman | Khader_khhan@hotmail.com Abstract Project-Based Learning or Instruction is an approach that helps learners to transcend the traditional classroom setting. “Project-based learning enables teachers and students to move beyond the limitations of the traditional intensive English curriculum” (Foss, Carney, McDonald & Rooks 2007:2). It encourages learners to… Continue reading Fostering Cooperation, Creativity and Learner Autonomy through Project-Based Instruction

5 Ways to Make Asynchronous Learning More Student-Centered

Here is another great article from our Andrea. After 12 years of teaching online in both synchronous and asynchronous classrooms, I’ve come to realize that student engagement is the lifeblood on virtual learning. I’ve also learned that creativity is the key to successful student engagement. Whether you’re new to online teaching or have been doing… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Asynchronous Learning More Student-Centered

Transformational English language schools under the pandemic vortex: Covid-19 language acquisition guidelines and effective recovery tactics | Vassilakou Evangelia

Introduction Undeniably, education quality control has been the primary concern for educators globally. This call for quality can become intensified by major changes that affect humanity such as the Covid-19 global health crisis. From a pedagogical perspective, by adapting or transforming curricula and implementing recovery strategies quality continuation in times of crisis can be ensured.… Continue reading Transformational English language schools under the pandemic vortex: Covid-19 language acquisition guidelines and effective recovery tactics | Vassilakou Evangelia

Tips and Free Lesson Plans For Using Photographs In Class

The OUP ELT Blog team has shared five great tips and lesson plans to use photographs in your classrooms. OUP Publisher Marc Goozée has put together a really helpful list of photography lesson ideas, applicable for any classroom. 1) Take advantage of students’ own photographs and experiences Now that every smartphone has a camera we… Continue reading Tips and Free Lesson Plans For Using Photographs In Class

ESL Worksheets for Everyday English

BusyTeacher contributor HAIDEN’s article titled ‘ESL Worksheets for Everyday English’ will help you to bring new variety in your classroom. Teaching English as a second language can be extremely rewarding, from introducing students to the ins and outs of reading, speaking, and writing to witnessing them learn and grow more confident in themselves. It is… Continue reading ESL Worksheets for Everyday English

Revising Your Teaching Philosophy for This Crisis

Aaron Tombrella’s article on ‘Revising Your Teaching Philosophy for This Crisis’ is going to bring new insights for sure. Like many teachers around the nation, I recently went from face-to-face teaching to online teaching with little time to prep. I first tried to emulate my normal daily procedures virtually—I thought the consistency and familiarity would… Continue reading Revising Your Teaching Philosophy for This Crisis

Keys to Success in Distance Learning

Nikki Healy has published an article ‘Keys to Success in Distance Learning’ highlighting useful ways to achieve distance learning success. We’re all overwhelmed. Last spring, many educators were thrown into distance learning without much training. Add to that worries related to Covid-19, and it’s easy to see why many educators are approaching this year with… Continue reading Keys to Success in Distance Learning