TESOL: Domain 2. Culture states that “Candidates know‚ understand‚ and use major concepts‚ principles‚ theories‚ and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments for ELLs”( TESOL‚2010). When I was able to teach overseas‚ adapting and understanding the culture was an asset to my teaching experiences. I’d like to share a few experiences that required me to understand and adapt my life experiences and expectations to my teaching
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BACKGROUND PAPER ON 12 DOMAINS OF CULTURE: TECHNOLOGY & MATERIAL 1. There’s no arguing that technology has helped make life easier. Americans use it every day to communicate‚ travel‚ build and entertain themselves‚ but is it all positive? Does technology replace that which makes us human? Is technology harmful to the preservation of cultural values? Think about these questions as the effects of technology and material on American culture are explored. In the first point‚ the production element
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The main points I have learnt from this session are: • looking at ice breakers as a way of learners becoming more relaxed with each other and also as a way of beginning to interact with each other‚ ensuring that the topics are relevant to the learners and that they are not too controversial or likely to cause offence etc.‚ they also encourage team work and inclusion • They are also a way of establishing trust within a group and reducing nervousness (apprehension) • We looked at training cycles
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Unit 001 Roles‚ responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning Introduction As an experienced manager who has gained the DMS qualification (Diploma in Management Studies level 5) I have a clear understanding of leadership and a team environment and using people skills to promote good work dynamics. In addition I am a qualified beauty therapist with my own beauty business. My aim is to achieve another quality and qualification to enable me to promote and pass on skills to others within
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Before any teaching session begins I would establish some ground rules with each new group of learners. I would explain the reasons for having these and promote discussion about what I expect from them as learners and what they can expect from me as tutor. I would most likely opt for a flip chart to write these down and use this activity to encourage participation by asking the group what they feel is important to them in terms of respect for each others individuality and what they feel is acceptable
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Meeting needs of learners www.niacedc.org.uk Students have different learning needs‚ and as a training provider I need to identify these needs‚ as when you pay attention to students needs (within reason‚ and on a professional basis that I am qualified to do so ) ‚your student will work to the best of there ability‚ and their learning experience with you will be a positive one. Students also have a better commitment when they have an active part‚ in deciding goals‚ and they are told what
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Unit 008- Roles‚ Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning When thinking about primary roles and responsibilities as a tutor‚ you must take into account legislation‚ regulatory requirements and codes of practice. In the Spa sector key aspects of legislation are: Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). This act was put in place to ensure that everyone is protected against any risks and that all activities have been suitably risk assessed. In the beauty industry there are lots of processes
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Part One Roles and Responsibilities – In my current role as an instructor some of my responsibilities are to keep up with current practice and make sure my qualifications are up to date (continuing professional development). I also make sure I know my organisations policies and procedures including risk assessments‚ fire evacuation and working with vulnerable adults. During my sessions I have to maintain a safe environment and make sure all learners are engaged in the task in hand. I regularly plan
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Republic and Arthur W. Combs Affective Education or None at All. These two authors see learning as an exploration of meaning that incorporates the whole self‚ including affect‚ and not just the absorption of information. With their whole selves involved in learning‚ a deeper understanding is developed with the goal of foster engaged and educated citizens. Plato’s Republic (trans. 1968) illustrates the image of the
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PTLLS Unit 012 Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning Produce 1 Written Rationale of 1000 words for all areas of research in 1 to 3. 1.1 Analyse how types of assessment are used in lifelong learning: “Assessments should be a regular process; it might not always be formalised‚ but you should be observing what your learners are doing‚ asking questions and reviewing their progress throughout their time with you”. Gravells A. Page 113. Assessments are used to track not only
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