Tuesday, September 25, 2018

'How To' Books

Write about a 'how to' book that you found & like. Why do you like it? Discuss an activity you came across in it that you would like to use in one of your classrooms.

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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Week 2 Classroom Observations -- 'The Experience Continues'

You've now finished your second week observing classes at the UOLC. What were some highlights? Are there any questions arising from your experiences in the classes that you would like to share?

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Photocopiable Resources for English Language Teaching

What did you think of the photocopiable resources for English language teaching that you explored with your peers today? Discuss their potential. In what areas do you think they would be most helpful: In the teaching of listening or speaking, grammar or vocabulary and so on?

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Week 1 Classroom Observations - A Chance to Reflect

You've had the opportunity to spend 4 hours in UOLC classrooms. What have you found most interesting about your experience in UOLC classrooms so far? You no doubt had expectations about what UOLC classrooms would be like. Which of those expectations have been confirmed? And what, on the other hand, have you been surprised by?

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

BBC Learning English

Explore some of the various sections of the 'Learning English' website, watch some of the video clips and try out some of the activities. What is your favourite section and why? How do you think you could use this website in your teaching practice?

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