Sociological Principle of Language Teaching and Language Learning Speech Act Theory A theory of language based on J. L. Austin ’s How to Do Things with Words (second edition‚ 1975)‚ the major premise of which is that language is as much‚ if not more‚ a mode of action as it is a means of conveying information. As John Searle puts it‚ "All linguistic communication involves linguistic acts. The unit of linguistic communication is not‚ as has generally been supposed‚ the symbol‚ word‚ or sentence
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Teaching and Learning Approaches My choice of teaching approach for my micro teach was to use PowerPoint‚ practical exercises and an end of session test to ensure all learning styles were met. I adjusted the tables and seating so I could walk in the area where the learners were sat so to engage with them. Throughout my session I carried out formative assessment of what was being taught by asking questions and keeping eye contact with all my learners. During the PowerPoint exercise I also passed
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the Editor: 20 Jan 1999 Learning Matters at Lingnan are short papers on teaching and learning that aim to provide a forum fo exchange of ideas about instructional matters. You are most welcomed to contribute to the forum by w Learning Matters at Lingnan‚ and/or responding to ideas that you either agree or disagree. Please se your ideas and contributions to the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC)‚ Lingnan College. Using Micro-teaching for Peer Review of Teaching University teachers these days
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C.S. is a morbidly obese 32-year-old female admitted to the hospital on 8/26/05 with an admitting diagnosis of poly-drug overdose. According to the patient‚ the last thing she remembers is going to bed and then waking up in the hospital 2 days later without any recollection of what had happened. She has a history of suicide twice in the past‚ but denies suicidal ideations this time. C.S. also has a history of Diabetes type II that is normally controlled with oral medications. She states that
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Learning can be described as a course of action that encompasses a variety of influences and experiences in order to obtain‚ change or develop a person’s understanding‚ ability and vision. The learning process concentrates on what happens when learning occurs. A great deal of information and research discusses the various perspectives and theories of learning. Theories in child development have evolved over time in order to improve children’s lives and assist educators by providing frameworks for
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Teaching‚ learning and assessment have been the three main focus points for this unit of study. Teaching today is thought of differently to the way it has been thought of in the past. One major learning point of this was that we now know that students aren’t like tape recorders. Students don’t learn by being told information‚ they construct their own knowledge‚ and they do this better if the teacher provides a constructivist setting in the classroom. In order to teach in the manner expected of
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Support Teaching and Learning 2.1‚ 2.2‚ 2.3‚ 2.4‚ 2.5‚ 2.6‚ 2.7‚ 2.8‚ 2.9‚ 2.10‚ 2.11‚ 2.12‚ 2.13‚ 2.14‚ 2.15‚ 2.16‚ 2.17‚ 2.18‚ 2.19‚ 2.20‚ 2.21‚ 2.22 Planning‚ implementing and evaluating activities are a good way to help structured learning‚ to see pupils progress and for improvements where necessary and if targets are achieved to go beyond and help pupils think for themselves encouraging independence. These 3 things regarding the activity help to choose the right and appropriate resources
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Patient teaching is an important factor when it comes to nursing. The patient must be aware of the things occurring so that they can provide self-care and make medical decisions. Each and every individual should be educated on heart attacks; it’s one of the most important areas in nursing. Many people are not aware of how dangerous this could be. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States (it’s responsible for 1 of every 2.9 deaths). Research from 2009 estimated 610
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Effective teaching and learning Our school promoted these features of good teaching; • High expectations and clear objective Conveyed to pupils in simple language: ’what I am looking for is pupils who can…’ • Structured lessons‚ often with an engaging starter‚ with new skills and ideas introduced in well-planned stages‚ and always with a summary at the end; • Challenging and engaging tasks to interest all pupils‚ coupled with appropriate interventions by teachers‚ including: 1. Practical
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The concept of thinking as opposed to teaching. Jenna Bailey The films An Education and The History Boys have their similarities and differences. At the end of The History Boys directed by Nick Bowling the message sent to the viewers indicated that education was important but experience and thinking contributed to your
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