ESL/ ELL Error Correction- Yes, No or Maybe?
Teachers EducationTeachers must decide whether or not to offer correction in every class. Appropriate correction and feedback is a staple of the ESL, ELL, and EFL classroom, just the same as activities and drills are. Too much and too little correction can hinder results.
How to Greatly Improve Your English Pronunication
Teachers EducationLearning to pronounce English words correctly can be one of the hardest parts of learning English. Languages have different sounds that other languages may not have, so learners will have to learn how to make completely new sounds.
Once Upon a Device- Reading Activities
Teachers EducationOften, teachers have to use material that is older than the students, written in archaic language, and that take place in countries and imaginary worlds our learners have no experience with. Activities should help learners visualize and experience these worlds and have a better understanding of the mindset of the characters. Many apps inspire creativity and provide multimedia rich experiences and story creation.
Fresh Starts for Hard-to-Like Students
Teachers EducationEven though your toughest students are just kids at the mercy of emotions they don't understand or can't control, it can be hard for a teacher to stay calm and not take these ongoing behavioural problems personally. Dr. Allen Mendler's advice: its' time to hit the reset button!
Redefining the Role of the Teacher: it's a Multifaceted Profession
Teachers EducationJudith Taack takes a closer look at what being an educator really means. In the article she explains how teaching should be considered a trade rather than a profession and she addresses how culture has changed and so should teaching.
Creating Materials For ELL's and ESL
Teachers EducationThe article, "Technologically and linguistically adventurous EFL teacher" written by Sandy Millin shares ideas on how to create material for your students. She offers tips and techniques to building your own resources along with extra tools to experiment with.
Hello-World: World Languages for Children
Teachers EducationA new way of telling stories. This unique website uses interactive maps, video, captions and links with short readings and vivid images to share geological information and sites. There are several different countries and places highlighted for your students to explore!
Creating Meaningful Experiences Through Video
Teachers EducationIn today's digital world, one of the greatest powers we have is the ability to tell our stories- and share them with the world. Teaching students how to tap into that power not only makes learning more meaningful, but it positions them to take their place in digital society.
Team-Building Games That Promote Critical Thinking
Teachers EducationStudents must be engaged and cooperation must be practiced, and often. The following team-building games can promote cooperation and communication, help establish a positive classroom environment and - most importantly- provide a fun, much needed reprieve from routine.
Highlights from Google's First Online Education Conference
Teachers EducationGoogle's first ever online education conference started with the simple question, "How do we prepare the students of today to be the digital leaders of tomorrow?" A series of presenters offered their answers to that very question.
Today's Teacher: Educator, Motivator and Therapist
Teachers EducationFamily stress, poverty and psychological issues are three factors which are the white elephant in the room for all of us in education. Many of these are seen as huge issues for students but they are not recognized as primary barriers.
Components of Digital Learning: How Technology Changed the Learning Landscape
Teachers EducationTechnology is making it easier to create interactive learning lessons and helping students reach mastery of their learning goals in the classroom. Students are becoming increasingly engaged in the material when they have access to technology and when instructors use tools to help them communicate both during and outside of class.