Jul 2, 2010 Study Skills 2027 Views
Jul 2, 2010 Speaking/Listening 2495 Views
Vocabulary (Lexis) Vocabulary is essential to convey meaning. A student can't convey all that much without grammar, but can't convey anything without the use of vocabulary. A tourist visiting an English speaking country will be able to effectively communicate a request for directions by merely saying to a person "train!"
Jul 4, 2010 Teaching Methodology 5512 Views
In recent years a debate has developed over which approaches to structuring, planning and implementing lessons are more effective. Theorists and practitioners are constantly arguing about how language acquisition takes place and how best to facilitate this. Many approaches and methods have been developed which have had a substantial impact on language teaching.
Jul 4, 2010 Teacher Training 2592 Views
It is difficult however to strictly categorise teachers under certain headings as teachers will find various aspects of each category true for them and their own particular personality types. These categories therefore have very vague lines...
Jul 6, 2010 Other 1860 Views
With all the pink slips going out this year, I can't help but being reminded of a story my mentor told me about when she first began her teaching career. She received her first pink slip in the mail from our district "Postage Due." That's right. She had to pay money in order to receive the news that she no longer had a job.
Jul 6, 2010 Teaching 2532 Views
I've said it before. In public education, there are more sad stories than happy endings. Even so, after graduation this year I have to admit that the happy endings might outweigh all that bad stuff. Well, not really, but at least for one glorious day, you can take a look at what accomplishment looks like.
Jul 9, 2010 Study Abroad 2078 Views
Jul 9, 2010 Learning Methodology 2665 Views
Education is in a state of flux. The traditional learning techniques of a teacher standing in front of a class full of students referring to notes and a 'standard' textbook are beginning to feel a little dated. While this may provide an excellent method that facilitates examination methodology and coaches children to store enough basic knowledge to pass a series of questions on an exam paper, it isn't how people actually learn.
Jul 12, 2010 Teaching 2782 Views
Do you consider yourself "name-learning challenged?" Do you find it difficult to think of a student's name when the two of you meet? Or is it harder for you to match faces with the names of students on your class roster?
Jul 12, 2010 Other 2033 Views
