Read this Edutopia article to learn how you can use debate as an educational tool. In a divided society, debate may seem like the last strategy an educator would want to employ in the classroom. Many educators and young people alike envision the shouting matches often seen on political stages and fear having to speak… Continue reading Using Debate as an Educational Tool
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Young learner flashcard activities for the Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers Classroom [Video]
The activities shown in this video are aimed at Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers and the webinar is suitable for new or experienced teachers, who are perhaps new to the Cambridge English young learner exams, or for teachers who may just want to discover our free resources and learn some new games… Continue reading Young learner flashcard activities for the Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers Classroom [Video]
4 Tips For Developing Teacher Confidence In The Classroom
The OUP ELT team has published an article featuring four tips for developing teacher confidence in the classroom. Most teachers have been there. One student disagrees with your answer and next, other learners start to disagree, ‘that’s not what you told us last week, teacher….’ Suddenly you are no longer sure if what you told… Continue reading 4 Tips For Developing Teacher Confidence In The Classroom
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How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects? [Podcast]
Here is the latest episode of the British Council TeachingEnglish podcast ‘How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects?’. The British Council team says, “Teachers often ask to what extent they should be responsible for teaching challenging material in the classroom, for example topics such as sex, sexuality, racism, politics, religion and economic inequality. Given that in… Continue reading How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects? [Podcast]
Catching up, Student Questions, and Course Surveys [Podcast]
TEFLology has published the latest podcast episode ‘Catching up, Student Questions, and Course Surveys’. The TEFLology team says, “ Welcome back to The TEFLology Podcast – a podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language, and related matters. After a pause during the teaching term and summer break, we’re happy to return! In this episode… Continue reading Catching up, Student Questions, and Course Surveys [Podcast]
Teaching with Educational Technology [Video]
This MIT OpenCourseWare class discusses the pros and cons of using educational technology in the classroom, as well as how to implement ed tech in a classroom setting.
Teaching Methodologies: Active Learning: Why and How [Video]
This MIT OpenCourseWare class explores the value and impact of active learning techniques in the classroom.
English Pronunciation for a Global World [Video]
Watch the OUP video ‘English Pronunciation for a Global World’ featuring Jenny Dance.
5 Steps to More Effective PD With Book Studies
Edutopia contributor Darcy Bakkegard has published an article on effective professional development. Through my personal experience in a dozen book studies, both as a student and as an author/guest speaker, I’ve witnessed huge differences in book study execution, leading to very different results. Based on these experiences and conversations with book study host Dr. Nikki… Continue reading 5 Steps to More Effective PD With Book Studies