Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 09, Critical & Creative Thinking Skills Word of the week: Descriptive grammar Susan Ryan’s Tip: The Various American English Pronunciations of ‘ough’ Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Multimodal Learning Models on Language Teaching and Learning’ by Abbas Pourhosein Gilakjani & Seyedeh Masoumeh Ahmadi Article ‘WebCT – The… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#79
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#78, Susan Ryan’s Tip: The Sounds of T
One of the reasons that spoken American English is difficult to master is that many letters have more than one sound. There are 26 letters in the alphabet but linguists state that these letters have about 40 different sounds. One letter with a variety of different pronunciations is the letter T. The letter T (like… Continue reading #78, Susan Ryan’s Tip: The Sounds of T
#78, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 08, Authentic Materials
Authentic materials are used by native speakers of a language for actual communication. Authentic materials are good tools for language teaching and learning because they are: * Interesting. * They use real language. * They can be chosen for individual interests. * They illustrate accurate use of language in the target culture. * And, they… Continue reading #78, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 08, Authentic Materials
#77, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Learning Strategies
The goal of teaching strategies is to create autonomous learners, learners who can learn by themselves inside and outside the classroom. Research and classroom practices are evolving in many directions to try to better understand and facilitate learning for students of all ages. In general, successful language learners tend to select strategies that work well… Continue reading #77, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Learning Strategies
ELTWeekly Issue#76
Word of the week: Fossilization Susan Ryan’s Tip: Suffix Based Patterns for Syllable Stress in Spoken English Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 06, Managing Large Classes Article: ‘Observations – why bother?’ by Andy Baxter Research Article: ‘What is the Best Method to Assess EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension?’ by Parnaz Kianiparsa and Sara… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#76
#74, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 04, Pair and Group Work
The focus in this module is on Pair and Group Work. Pair and Group Work incorporates principles and themes from the Cooperative Learning and Collaborative Learning theoretical frameworks. We will look at some real classroom examples, using Stella Ting-Toomey’s “describe, interpret, evaluate” process to analyze what is happening with pair and group work in these… Continue reading #74, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 04, Pair and Group Work
ELTWeekly Issue#73
Word of the week: Deductive approach Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills Susan Ryan’s Tip: Teaching English Pronunciation: The Importance of Syllable Stress Research Paper: ‘The Relationship Between the Use of Portfolio Assessment and Students’ Improvement in Listening Comprehension’ by Majid Ghelichi Research Paper: ‘Selection, Classification, Strategies of Developing and… Continue reading ELTWeekly Issue#73
#73, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills
The focus in this module is on Integrating Skills. We usually talk about four primary language skills: receptive skills, listening and reading; and, productive skills, speaking and writing. There are also sub-skills, which are a necessary foundation for the four primary skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and non-verbal skills. In this module, we will look at… Continue reading #73, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 03, Integrating Skills
#72, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 02, Building Language Awareness
The focus in Module 1 was on the importance of contextualizing language. In Module 2, the focus is on the need to be aware of the specific language within that context. That is, the awareness, the attention, and the noticing of the particular features of language that add to learning. This means that it is… Continue reading #72, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 02, Building Language Awareness
#71, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 13, Peer Observation in Teaching Practices
Classroom observation can take different forms. The two most common are: 1. Summative observation, in which another teacher or an administrator observes the class. The purpose for this is evaluative and may result a rating of some kind. 2. And, formative observation, in which two teachers, or “peers,” do a “friendly” observation of each other’s… Continue reading #71, Video: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Module 13, Peer Observation in Teaching Practices