ELT201 Week 1 The Learners and their Contexts
0 likes625 views
This document summarizes Week 1 of an English language learning course. It introduces learning objectives, styles, and strategies. Learners complete activities on grammar, vocabulary, and learning principles. The concept of learner training to help students make the most of their style and strategies is discussed. Homework involves answering questions and commenting on posts. The next session will include a warm-up, comparing languages, and discussing if teaching is an art or science with group discussion. Record keeping, measuring student progress, communication, lesson preparation and developing curriculum are teacher responsibilities.
ELT201 Week 1 The Learners and their Contexts
- 1. Week 1 Session 1 The Learners and their Contexts Dr. Russell Rodrigo
- 8. Read this activity and decide which intelligence(s) it favours.
- 10. Learning strategies and learner training 1. What aspects of language learning (such as grammar, vocabulary, etc.) does each strategy target? 2. What learning principle does each one seem to exemplify? For example, Learner A: repetition aids memory; production helps pronunciation.
- 11. Learner training • refers to training learners to make the most of their individual learning style, and to adopt effective learning strategies. Learner training ideas are often integrated into course book materials.
- 13. The Learners and their Contexts Suggest ways to help learners make the most of the advice in the activities.
- 14. Learner autonomy
- 17. Week 1 Homework: Let us answer!
- 18. Week 1 Session 2 Dr. Russell Rodrigo
- 23. Is teaching an art or a science? GROUP DISCUSSION
- 24. Teaching is a Science Study and explanation of learning Systematic process Body of knowledge • An applied science based on research Methods of teaching and the learning environment can be organized on a scientific or objective basis • Good plans, good tests, organized presentations
- 25. Teaching is an art Artistic process achieving an end product • Imagination, intuition, skill Category of artistic activity • performance art, dynamic, unique, what, how, & when, to do Trade and a craft • The practice of your trade, is indeed an artistic process, extreme multi-tasking Skills depend greatly upon personality variables • Enthusiasm, caring, helpful
- 26. Provide Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus Manage Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines Attend Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development Create and keep Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with licensing guidelines and program policies Measure Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required Exercise Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff Prepare Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students Develop Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
- 27. Week 1 Assignment Answer the following questions. Your answer for each number should be written in a short paragraph (4-5 sentences only). Choose one type of book to take to a country where you don't speak the language. a dictionary a phrase book a grammar reference book Explain why. 2. Read the quotation. Do you agree with Wilkins? Why?/Why not? " The fact is that while without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed".- Wilkins Comment to at least TWO other posts to get a full mark. Due: Saturday 11:59 p.m. The link will be closed by Sunday midnight.