The Role of Local Culture and Context in English Language Teaching -Mabindra Regmi The Relation between Language and Culture The structuralists portrayed language as an entity that could be segmented and through learning these segments‚ the totality would also be learnt. This method has been tested‚ challenged and in many cases discarded in the world of linguistics. The conception‚ propagation and inevitable discontinuation of ever new methods has prompted Sowden to express “there has indeed been
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1.Discuss the reasons for selecting the teaching methods used. In the micro teach session delivered to my peers at college as part of an Assessment‚ I chose to use the following teaching methods: * Initial assessment * Brainstorming * Group work * Differentiation * Constructivist teaching. Science is a practical subject that requires an academic approach. The methods used are to promote active learning strategies that engage the student. As I already teach at KS4
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What are the professional aspects of teaching? Lee S. Shulman from http://www.oir.uiuc.edu/Did/SOTL/Shulman.htm 1. What are three things that all professions must teach? Give some examples in Medicine and Law. Three things that teaching of all profession should meet are understanding‚ action‚ and character. In a medical situation‚ a doctor should have enough knowledge to diagnose patients. But s/he also needs practical experience to decide what kind of action to take to cure their symptoms
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In the Name of God THE IMPACT OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Mahsa Rabiee Khouzestan Science and Research branch‚ Islamic Azad University Ahvaz-Iran Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using technology in teaching English as a second language. It considers some techniques which can promote English language students to take a step forward on their learning skills by using technology. In this research
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Development of children’s language awareness in English teaching materials Abstract The paper will focus on the concept of language awareness in the context of young learners. The whole language approach‚ inductive approach and implicit grammar teaching are advocated in early language education as children by the age of 10 are not able to understand abstract rules and principles. However‚ for languages to develop naturally grammatical categories have to be present in the instructions. Namely
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This is a comparison between Natural approach and Communicative Language Teaching. NATURAL APPROACH COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING Communication is the primary purpose of language so language is viewed as primarily messages and meaning. Little attention is paid to theories of language learning. Structures and grammar are mastered in stages but are not considered the central component of language. Language is lexical so vocabulary is stressed. Language is viewed as the ability to perform different
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To use Phonics or Whole Language? That is the Question There is a battle going on elementary schools across the Globe. This battle is not a malicious battle fought with armies and weapons of mass destruction‚ but rather a tactical battle where the two opponents are known to us by the simple phrases‚ phonics and whole language. These two opponents use very different styles‚ but those who use a certain style swear by it almost religiously. Seriously‚ though‚ one might be asking the question which
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Reflective Journal 2 Teaching approaches A teaching approach comprises the principles and methods used for the delivery of lessons and very often it is influenced by the information and skill learned and nonetheless the enthusiasm felt by the teacher herself. As an aspiring teacher‚ I have always been awed and motivated by Italian physician and educator‚ Maria Montessori’s philosophy and methods. Montessori’s learning approach is characterized by an emphasis on independence‚ freedom within limits
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Licentiate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (LTCL Diploma TESOL) Course Summary and Bibliography A summary of course content‚ key information and bibliography for course members from April 2005 This qualification is accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority at Level 7 of the UK National Qualifications Framework Trinity College London 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TP UK T +44 (0)20 7820 6100 F +44 (0)20 7820 6161 E tesol@trinitycollege.co.uk www
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Chinese and Tamil languages in these schools don’t just function as a medium of instruction…and also provide a link to the community’s cultural heritage” (Centre for Public Policy Studies‚ 2012). The above explanation offers a brief glimpse into the vernacular education system in Malaysia. According to Patil and Motiram (2013)‚ vernacular refers to the local language spoken by the community. Vernacular medium schools are schools where the medium of instruction is in the local languages such as Chinese
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