Learning to Teach Better

Hi all , As ever , much obliged to Dr. Penny's innovative sense and sincere efforts to make Teaching better. I can see that she fantastically draws a unique balance between what teachers should correct , and what they should let Ss correct.. considering saving the class time , getting Ss closer together , and making the feedback effectively profound. Is it so Dr. Penny Ur ?

Could yesterday's session turn this shy student into a promising speaker ! Dr. Penny , Dear all , How do you find that ? https://www.facebook.com/groups/956820644384875/permalink/1554179254649008/ https://m.facebook.com/groups/133683270319717?view=permalink&id=549951702026203

One technique I developed to encourage Ss' talking, specially the weak , was to ask some analytical questions about the characters they acted. Here is an example of "Oliver Twist " After dramatization ,I had this conversation with 2 students : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALgDzFdiWOLWyngXMI6wWXWv5ty_6Zpl/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALgDzFdiWOLWyngXMI6wWXWv5ty_6Zpl/view?usp=drivesdk

Hi all , One more impressive week with really innovative trainers. I was touched with the ideas of facilitating the speaking activities , and adapting different rhythms of our presentations. I agree we should vary our techniques , and do the best to meaningfully involve all our learners in free or controlled speaking tasks. For me : One technique I adopted was getting some weak students who liked painting to draw the characters of a set novel. With practice, they liked speaking about these characters , and developed a positive attitude towards the novel. They liked discussion much better , however, they tended to answer all novel questions in the form of characterization !!! Warm regards...

I don't want to miss this inspiring group after the course ISA. I hope you all join "Inventive English Teachers " on Facebook , hoping that we meet again and again. I hope you keep sharing your brilliant experiences.

Hi all my dear , I think the most successful activities are those which you involve your Ss in their design. And that you should vary your techniques from lesson to another , and not to stick to certain ones. Even while teaching a certain skill , don't forget that language is one whole. With practice , I'm sure you will expand your techniques to : Listen to speak better , listen to write better , and even listen to use grammar much accurately in a natural approach , and not just listen for an immediate task . Greetings from Egypt..

Hi everyone, Hi Prof. Steven , Hi Dear Penny , our inspired lecturer , At last , I've managed to get most of the 1st week's video and send my feedback . It seems that" Teaching better " is not a mere course for you , but a lifelong mission. I greatly appreciate your tips , and agree to all. Just I want to add that I like using multi -techniques. Sometimes I introduce pre-voc while discussing before listening to facilitate the task . On certain occasions , I tend to blind listening which works better on arousing Ss' imagination and improving their pronunciation ( according to my listen-to-speak approatch ).It is also useful to train them in phone conversations ..and so on.. In Egypt , teachers depend mostly on Longman voc. activites in the set books , ministry official courses, butvsome of them design their own flashcards , games , and definition charts for Ss' further practise in pairs or little workshops. Very soon , each classroom will have a sm...

Hello , For 23 years , I've enjoyed TEFL & research. I hope we can share a rich experience . I'm based in Mansura , Egypt , but belong to TEFL global classroom. Best regards...

Hello, I'm 44 , Egyptian, and TEFL for +20 years . I teach secondary students , train new colleagues , besides doing higher studies. I enjoy exploring the world of knowledge , and exchanging experience. Heartily thank you for adding me to your global classroom. And wishing TEFLers' community all the best.