In this video a teacher talks about what the research says on encouraging reading. Her group also provides a series of tips to help parents and teachers reinforce the importance and love for reading in and out of the classroom.
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ELTWeekly Issue#12, Tip of the week: Encourage students to write
Encourage students to write By Rajesh Bharvad As we know that writing is the least favored activity by the students. However, it is the teacher’s job to encourage the students to write. It can be an enjoyable task if some good and interesting tasks are given to the students. They need to be motivated… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#12, Tip of the week: Encourage students to write
ELTWeekly Issue #12, Quote of the week
We’re trying to expand his vocabulary. I don’t speak Czech with him at all. The best teaching policy is to speak English. ~ Mary Lynch
ELTWeekly Issue#11, ICT in the teaching of English and Community Development
Dear friends, We are here with the latest issue of ELTWeekly. ELTWeekly Issue#11 contains an article by Kaushal Kotadia and Parul Popat “ICT in the teaching of English and Community Development”. In this article Kaushal and Parul have discussed Technologies, Internet and the World Wide Web connecting them to the ELT process. The Expert Article… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#11, ICT in the teaching of English and Community Development
ELTWeekly Issue#11 Contents
Here are the contents of ELTWeekly Issue#11: – Tip of the week – Quote of the week – Worldwide ELT news – Question of the week – Video of the week: Future of English language teaching – Worldwide ELT events – Book of the week: Practical English Language Teaching: Pelt – Expert article: Communicative ELT Through Two Approaches – Featuerd Aticle: ICT in… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#11 Contents
ELTWeekly Issue#11, Book of the week: Practical English Language Teaching: Pelt
Practical English Language Teaching: Pelt By Marc Hegelson BOOK DETAILS Paperback Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; Pap/Com edition (February 21, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0073283169 ISBN-13: 978-0073283166 Price: $29.15 EDITORIAL REVIEWS Book Description “Practical English Language Teaching” offers a thorough yet practical overview of language teaching methodology for teachers and teachers in preparation. The principles outlined in each chapter are richly illustrated with… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#11, Book of the week: Practical English Language Teaching: Pelt
ELTWeekly Issue#11, ELT cartoon
ELTWeekly Issue #11, Word of the week: audacious
audacious • aw-DAY-shus meanings: 1 : daring, bold 2 : insolent *3 : marked by originality and verve Example sentence: The band has been making original and creative music for well over ten years, but their latest album is by far their most audacious to date. To know more about the word ‘audacious’, visit: http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwwodarch.pl?Jan.14.2009
ELTWeekly Issue#11, Research Paper: Implications for Realizing the Potential of Computers in Schools
How Exemplary Computer-Using Teachers Differ From Other Teachers: Implications for Realizing the Potential of Computers in Schools By HENRY JAY BECKER Abstract: In a recent study of teachers who had reputations as being expert computer users, researchers at the Bank Street College of Education identified teachers who used computer software to provide intellectually exciting educational experiences… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#11, Research Paper: Implications for Realizing the Potential of Computers in Schools
ELTWeekly Issue#11, Cool ELT resources
iLoveLanguages.com iLoveLanguages is a comprehensive catalog of language-related Internet resources. The more than 2400 links at iLoveLanguages have been hand-reviewed to bring you the best language links the Web has to offer. Whether you’re looking for online language lessons, translating dictionaries, native literature, translation services, software, language schools, or just a little information on a… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#11, Cool ELT resources