Teresa McGuinness CELTA: Assignment 1- Learner on the Focus Part 1 Overview The International House Intermediate class is a mixed genre class‚ with student ranging in age from 25 to 50+ years old. It contains a combination of abilities and levels from lower intermediate to higher imediate. Class Profile The first language of the students varies; covering such native languages as France‚ Spanish‚ Italian‚ Mexican‚ Arabic‚ Somalia‚ Portuguese and Russian. The students have a wide knowledge
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After reading the book “Becoming a Learner” by Matthew Sanders‚ I was able to better appreciate the effect that positivity has on learning in a college setting as well as throughout our entire lives. There were a few key points that stood out to me‚ that I want to touch on briefly. Sanders said‚ “The primary purpose of college isn’t learning a specific set of professional skills‚ the primary purpose of college is to become a learner.”‚ I think that this statement is so true. Often times as young
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Interaction between Abiotic and Biotic Components All living organisms depend upon their environment for survival essentials: 1) food 2) shelter 3) breeding site. In turn the organism interacts with the environment in several ways. For example a plant uses the environment for the three purposes named above but in turn it also removes carbon dioxide and water from the air‚ it gets eaten by an animal or a parasite and it depends on the soil for its support. Therefore the plant is interacting
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RESTRUCTURED BASIC EDUCATION -2002 I. Brief Introduction The 2002 Curriculum for formal basic education aims at raising the quality of the Filipino learners and graduates and empowering them for lifelong learning‚ which requires the attainment of functional literacy. The restructured curriculum makes use of innovative‚ interdisciplinary and integrative modes of instructional delivery whenever these modes are possible and appropriate “The government has not revised the curriculum for public
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By Muhammad Ali By Muhammad Ali TC-842 TC-842 Human computer interaction individual project report Human computer interaction individual project report Abstract: The purpose of this review is to throw light on the past and present knowledge of HCI and to compile the research work that did the most impact by the most valuable personalities and scholars in the field of HCI. This review answers questions to the research questions posed by Serenko-Bontis review in terms
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Assessment in autonomous learning 2.1 A General Review on Learner Autonomy Two classic definitions of autonomy influenced my study a lot when I set up my research programme.The first was put forward by Henri Holec in 1981‚ and the second by David Little in 1991. 2.1.1 Definitions of Autonomy “Learner autonomy is when the learner is willing and capable of taking charge of his/her own learning. The learner should be capable of determining the objectives;defining the contents and
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involvement and family‚ relationships with peers are another important stage of child development. Friendships suggest a new type of socialization for children‚ where the social interactions offer development of skills and interests. As mentioned by Aseltine (1995)‚ peer groups are often formed based on social interaction opposed to social influence. Individuals tend to gravitate towards other of similar interests‚ where the group then fosters particular attitudes and beliefs. In relation to the social
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people communicate To express needs and feelings To share ideas and information To socialise Ask questions People communicate in order to establish and maintain relationships with others‚ to understand and to be understood. To give encouragement and show others they are valued. 1.2 explain how effective communication affects all aspects of the learners work Effective communication is a two-way process. When working as a support worker communication is a key‚ you need to be able to communicate with
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Cross-Cultural Interactions Can you imagine a situation where you can meet someone who looks different than you and speaks a different language and travel thousands of miles without much difficulty but encounter many obligations just to travel approximately 100 miles? This is the relationship that India and Pakistan holds. Even after 65 years of parting‚ India and Pakistan has failed to establish a normal relationship. According to a report in the Indian-based Hindu‚ on January 8‚ the leader of
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1. What do you think was the purpose of your first Small Group Meeting? The first group meeting was basically an introduction and what we need to accomplish as a team‚ to be proficient. 2. Did you notice how authority exercised? Did it promote or hinder leadership work? As a group‚ we decided on who should become the authority figure and exercise leadership. She did very well in gathering everyone’s information in order to stay connected for the next couple of assignments. 3. In group conversations
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