Focus on the Learner
CAMBRIDGE CELTA
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 2: FOCUS ON THE LEARNER
Learning background
Student M of French nationality who speaks French, became interested in English at an early age and has a high aspiration for learning English. She enjoys traveling and considers English crucial and useful in everyday life. She has been studying English irregularly in school and after that by herself and at various English language schools. She told me at school a lot of the focus was the grammar as opposed to the speaking. Which means she has strong grammar base. She said she found the school’s free lessons to be very beneficial and was similar to some of the language schools she went to in the past. Though she thought the CELTA trainees here were funnier, more helpful and that they created a friendlier atmosphere. For Student M having a familiar learning background with English has assisted and motivated her greatly. According to Student M over the years English has affected her learning abilities. Learning English is important in another aspect of her life which is traveling. She has so far used English in various countries to communicate with others and hopes to increase her English skills so that one day she can become a flight attendant.
Learning style
In our first lesson student Ms seemed somewhat hesitant and reserved but soon warmed up after a self-introduction icebreaker. In regard to Student M’s learning style, when looking at her score: 19 on ‘The Learner and Learning Context’ quiz, I would certainly classify her as being an almost even balance of both ‘accuracy based’ and ‘fluency based’. Sometimes she would take an analytical approach where she would ask accurate grammar questions and would feel very motivated and satisfied after learning the correct grammar. On other occasions Student M would take a relaxed or fluency approach in particular when doing role play, group work or pair work, she become very involved and interacted well with Ss.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 2: FOCUS ON THE LEARNER
Learning background
Student M of French nationality who speaks French, became interested in English at an early age and has a high aspiration for learning English. She enjoys traveling and considers English crucial and useful in everyday life. She has been studying English irregularly in school and after that by herself and at various English language schools. She told me at school a lot of the focus was the grammar as opposed to the speaking. Which means she has strong grammar base. She said she found the school’s free lessons to be very beneficial and was similar to some of the language schools she went to in the past. Though she thought the CELTA trainees here were funnier, more helpful and that they created a friendlier atmosphere. For Student M having a familiar learning background with English has assisted and motivated her greatly. According to Student M over the years English has affected her learning abilities. Learning English is important in another aspect of her life which is traveling. She has so far used English in various countries to communicate with others and hopes to increase her English skills so that one day she can become a flight attendant.
Learning style
In our first lesson student Ms seemed somewhat hesitant and reserved but soon warmed up after a self-introduction icebreaker. In regard to Student M’s learning style, when looking at her score: 19 on ‘The Learner and Learning Context’ quiz, I would certainly classify her as being an almost even balance of both ‘accuracy based’ and ‘fluency based’. Sometimes she would take an analytical approach where she would ask accurate grammar questions and would feel very motivated and satisfied after learning the correct grammar. On other occasions Student M would take a relaxed or fluency approach in particular when doing role play, group work or pair work, she become very involved and interacted well with Ss.