[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Edutopia – Finding an Authentic Goal for Your PBL Classroom Research Paper: ‘Cultural Pigeonholes in English Language Teaching Materials’ by Dat Bao Scott Thornbury – The Secret History of Methods (Video) Conveying Passion: Bringing Literature Into the Classroom (OUP ELT Blog) Research Paper:… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12
Category: Volume 8 Issue 12
Edutopia – Finding an Authentic Goal for Your PBL Classroom
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] When we talk about project-based learning (PBL), we focus our curriculum on finding real-world ways for students to learn problem-solving and communication skills. When doing this, authenticity is key. When you are first developing a PBL unit, you must begin the journey by… Continue reading Edutopia – Finding an Authentic Goal for Your PBL Classroom
Research Paper: ‘Cultural Pigeonholes in English Language Teaching Materials’ by Dat Bao
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Abstract This paper problematises the cultural content presented in many English coursebooks. It examines the issue of cultural bias in both written texts and visual images, explains how such distortion of culture has entered textbooks, highlights the consequences of such bias, and finally… Continue reading Research Paper: ‘Cultural Pigeonholes in English Language Teaching Materials’ by Dat Bao
Research Paper: ‘Exploring the Issue of Exclusion through Reading English Picture Storybooks’ by Hsiang-Ni Lee
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Abstract This paper describes a four-phase inquiry project which applied essential elements of literature-based instruction. The research results have shown that through utilization of theme-based illustrated storybooks and interactive literacy activities, participating young adult learners not only appreciated reading authentic children’s literature, but… Continue reading Research Paper: ‘Exploring the Issue of Exclusion through Reading English Picture Storybooks’ by Hsiang-Ni Lee
Scott Thornbury – The Secret History of Methods (Video)
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Professor Scott Thornbury’s plenary at the 2012 KOTESOL International Conference held at Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea.
Steven Pinker on Linguistics, Style and Writing in the 21st Century (Video)
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] In this talk, introduced by Lord Melvyn Bragg, Steven argues that style still matters: in communicating effectively, in enhancing the spread of ideas, in earning a reader’s trust and, not least, in adding beauty to the world. Steven Pinker is an experimental psychologist… Continue reading Steven Pinker on Linguistics, Style and Writing in the 21st Century (Video)
Vive la (online) Collaboration – a tale of how two (virtual) heads are better than one (Cambridge Conversations)
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Marcin Lewandowski says, “Being an autonomous and independent learner is crucial for successful language learning. The ability to manage your own learning without relying on the teacher is a skill that should be in the repertoire of all language (and otherwise) students. To… Continue reading Vive la (online) Collaboration – a tale of how two (virtual) heads are better than one (Cambridge Conversations)
Conveying Passion: Bringing Literature Into the Classroom (OUP ELT Blog)
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 12 | July 18, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Amos PAran says, “ I have always found literature to be an extremely powerful tool in the classroom. Maybe it’s because of my own love of literature – maybe I managed to convey some of my passion. Maybe the fact that I love literature… Continue reading Conveying Passion: Bringing Literature Into the Classroom (OUP ELT Blog)