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Language Teaching Methods: An Overview

21/2/2016

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What is the best teaching method for learning English?
According to academic research, linguists have demonstrated that there is not one single best method for everyone in all contexts, and that no one teaching method is inherently superior to the others.
Also, it is not always possible – or appropriate – to apply the same methodology to all learners, who have different objectives, environments and learning needs.


Applying the most appropriate method for that learner’s specific objectives, learning style and context.
An experienced professional language teacher always adopts the Principled Eclecticismapproach, deciding on the most suitable techniques and applying the most appropriate methodology for that learner’s specific objectives, learning style and context.
Methods of teaching English have developed rapidly, especially in the previous 40 years. As a language learner, training manager, or teacher, it is important to understand the various methods and techniques so that you are able to navigate the market, make educated choices, and boost your enjoyment of learning a language.
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Teaching Strategies

21/2/2016

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Project Based Learning (PBL)

19/2/2016

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Dear colleagues,
I propose you to explore the wonderful world of online project based teaching and learning. Using projects in EFL classes requires complex tasks, based on challenging questions or problems, that involve students in design, problem-solving, decision making, or investigative activities. Online EFL projects give students the opportunity to work relatively autonomously over extended periods of time and culminate in realistic products or presentations. This way, project work encourages motivation, fosters group cohesiveness, and increases expectancy of success in target language, achieving the combination of academic and social goals through language use.
 Project-based learning is a teaching approach that engages students in sustained, collaborative real-world investigations. Projects are organized around a driving question, and students participate in a variety of tasks that seek to meaningfully address this question.
The project-based learning approach is often used in small school settings, like charter and magnet schools, because they are affected to a lesser degree by the high-stakes state-mandated testing movement. Although project-based learning can be done in combination with the national standardized testing model, it is often difficult for teachers to effectively interweave these two seemingly different types of instruction.
In order to create effective project-based learning units, professional development organizers suggest using the following guidelines:
  • Begin with the end in mind and plan for this end result.
  • Craft the driving question; select and refine a central question.
  • Plan the assessment and define outcomes and assessment criteria.
  • Map the project: Decide how to structure the project.
  • Manage the process: Find tools and strategies for successful projects.
Project-based learning can involve, but is not limited to:
  • Asking and refining questions
  • Debating ideas
  • Making predictions
  • Designing plans and/or experiments
  • Collecting and analyzing data
  • Drawing conclusions
  • Communicating ideas and findings to others
  • Asking new questions
  • Creating artifacts 
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It Takes Two to Lingo

19/2/2016

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How to Create a Glogster?

19/2/2016

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Dear colleagues,
I find this tool very interesting and useful. I want to share with you some information aboute how we can create
a glogster - an interactive instrument for teaching students.
​Enjoy creating :)

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Language Development Project

18/2/2016

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