A critical look at the Communicative Approach (1) Michael Swan This (the first of two articles) examines some of the more theoretical ideas underlying the ‘Communicative Approach‘. These include the belief that we should teach ‘use’ as well as ‘meaning; and some attitudes regarding the teaching of ‘skills’ and ‘strategies’. A second article will deal with more pedagogical aspects of the approach‚ especially the idea of a ‘semantic syllabus’ and the question of ‘authenticity’ in materials and methodology
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Achieving and Maintaining Individual Excellence Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus defines excellence as the quality of superiority. The work excellence is synonymous with distinction‚ greatness‚ flawlessness‚ impeccability‚ and perfection (Merriam-Webster‚ 2006). The pursuit of excellence is the search for perfection. The consensus of today’s society is that nothing is perfect and perfection is unobtainable. Although that may be true‚ I believe that by reaching for excellence‚ or perfection
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acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience‚ practice‚ or study‚ or by being taught. 2. Knowledge acquired in this way. Types of Learning Styles Types of Learning Styles: The Three Main Types There are three main types of learning styles: auditory‚ visual‚ and kinesthetic. Most people learn best through a combination of the three types of learning styles‚ but everybody is different. Auditory Learners: Hear Auditory learners would rather listen to things being explained than read about
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Supporting Reading Information Learning topic – Personal Development in Health & Social Care Personal Development Personal development is an essential tool to increasing both your knowledge base and the physical skills required of an effective care worker. An effective way of monitoring your own development is to reflect on how you carry out your work activities and to identify your strengths and any areas that may require further development. Recognising areas of your work that
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the impact of key influences on the personal learning process on own learning - There are several factors that have and still do influence on my own individual learning process. However some have impacted greater than others and they are as followed: • Learning Style • Motivation • Attitude and Self Discipline • Aspirations • Previous educational experience It’s important for me to identify my ‘Learning Style’ because it maximises my own personal learning; Honey and Mumford states ‘’each learner
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De------------------------------------------------- Personal Development Plan Example Here is a simplified personal development plan example for your quick reference: 1. Where are you right now?: The very first step is taking stock of where you are right now in your chosen area of improvement. What are your current results in that area of your life and why do you feel the need to develop yourself and your abilities? 2. Where do you want to be?: The second step is clarity of where you want to
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PAPER. I was born in Vietnam in 1982. My family includes my parents‚ my older and younger sister and me. I was the middle child. In Vietnam‚ my mom is a dentist‚ while my dad is a construction engineer. My parents are educated and so they always stress about the importance of educations. They are both loving parents who work really hard to take care of my sisters and me. They always want to make sure we have a roof over our head‚ food on the tables‚ clothes to keep us warm.
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2314 Why studying Human Development is Important to Me From the moment of conception‚ human beings begin a process of change that will continue throughout their live (Papalia‚ Olds‚ & Feldman‚ 2009). Human development is the scientific study of these pattern changes and stability. Human development is a lifelong process. It begins in utero and continues until we die. The study of human development seeks to describe‚ explain‚ and predict development. Human Development just simply amazes me
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A holistic approach When I was a young girl I always wanted to help people. Whenever I would get an opportunity to help my mom or my grandma I would not hesitate to jump right in and assist with whatever it was they needed help with. I remember the first time someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up and I replied “I want to be a nurse like my mom”. As I entered my teenage years‚ I was introduced to holistic healing by my stepmom whom had an affinity for anything that was related to the
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Task 1: Psychodynamic approach P1 – Explain the principle psychological perspectives. M1 – Assess different psychological approaches to study. Sigmund Freud developed an approach which was the first psychological approach that elucidated behaviour. Freud discovered the psychoanalysis‚ which is a technique for curing mental illness and also a theory which explains human behaviour. Psychoanalysis is recognised as the talking cure. Normally‚ Freud would inspire his patients to talk freely (on
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