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Psychology for Educators [And More]

Psychology for Educators [And More]
A lesson plan for all levels – in 10 ½ simple steps Preparation: Some fascinating recent studies have shown that on average teachers spend about 30 min preparing for each of their classes. Meanwhile other studies (conducted on planet Earth this time) show that such a time allocation may actually be unrealistic. This post is for teachers who live on planet Earth and who know that there are times when one may have to enter a classroom having only had a couple of minutes to prepare (not that such a thing has ever happened to me… ). [NB: This lesson plan is based on a presentation I gave some time ago. What you will need: To run this lesson properly you need to have a computer, a data projector, speakers and an ordinary internet connection. What is Breaking News English? What is Quizlet? Step 1: Pre-listening: [To follow the various steps on the BNE site, just click here]. Step 2: BNE – Listening: BNE allows you to listen to a recording of the text. Back to BNE. ). References Like this: Related:  ReadingFree ressources or activitiesListening

Teaching with Graphic Novels Comic books have long been contraband in the classroom. These colorful stories are most often thought of as a distraction hidden behind the math book for slacking students. However, modern graphic novels have emerged as an effective teaching tool that can help improve literacy, explain complex concepts, and get students excited about reading. Many are beginning to view them as literature. Today, many American students are spending significantly more time consuming visual media than books. When children read at home, they do better in both reading and math testing, according to past research from the Educational Testing Services, the company that administers the GRE and other exams. Visual Storytelling Can Build Non-Visual Reading Skills Although often grouped together, a graphic novel is not the same as a comic book. This more diverse and complex style of storytelling may be especially beneficial to students who struggle with large sections of text. When Graphic Novels Are Too Graphic

Sheppard Software: Fun free online learning games and activities for kids. Outils numériques et classe inversée en langues vivantes au collège La classe de 3ème A est une classe avec un effectif élevé : 30 élèves. Le niveau est très hétérogène et certains élèves présentent un profil particulier (une élève dyslexique et dyspraxique ayant droit d'utiliser un ordinateur portable en classe, deux élèves bénéficiant d'un parcours personnalisé et n'assistant qu'à deux heures d'anglais par semaine au lieu de trois, une élève anglophone, ....). Cette grande hétérogénéité se traduit par des différences de besoins, de rythme, de degrés d'autonomie, de niveaux aussi bien dans les activités de réception que de production. Suite à ce constat de départ, des adaptations pédagogiques ont été mises en place tout au long de l'année en classe de 3èmeA et ces adaptations ont même été renforcées lors du prêt de tablettes numériques. Les activités et les supports de travail ont été externalisés de la classe à plusieurs reprises lors de ce projet pédagogique, toujours selon les principes de diversification et de différenciation.

Do Not Fear Shakespeare: created with Zunal WebQuest Maker 1. In your group, choose one of the five acts from the book Romeo and Juliet. This is first come first serve so I suggest you pick which act you would like to translate quickly. 2. Assign a scene to each member of your group. This way I know that each member is contributing to the overall project. 3. -You may use websites such as No Fear Shakespeare off of Sparknotes or any other helpful website -You may NOT copy word for word the scene from these websites. -You will turn this into me the day of your presentation. 4. -This includes costumes, props, etc... -Make sure that each group member is assigned a character -Make this creative and fun! 5. Overall this project includes: 1. 2. 3. I really want you to have fun with this project and to truly understand the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

All Things Grammar - Home TapeWrite. Créer un blog audio Tapewrite est un service en ligne qui permet de créer une sorte de blog audio dans lequel les articles sont des genres de podcasts qui peuvent être illustrés. Difficile de présenter le concept de Tapewrite. Il me fait penser à un service type Medium mais pour le son. Après vous être inscrit, Tapewrite vous permet de personnaliser une page publique dans laquelle vous allez publier vos enregistrements. La particularité et véritable valeur ajoutée de Tapewrite, c’est la possibilité ensuite d’ajouter des « cartes » ou diapositives à l’endroit où vous le souhaitez dans votre enregistrement. Ces diapositives qui viennent appuyer votre son peuvent être partagées d’un clic sur les réseaux sociaux, elles peuvent être commentées ou archivées. TapeWrite fonctionne à la façon d’un réseau social classique. TapeWrite peut ainsi facilement héberger vos cours audio que vous pourrez illustrer avec des diapos de votre choix. Lien : TapeWrite Langue : Ang Prix : Gratuit Sur le même thème

Teenreads Songs and Activities for English Language Learners | (ELL, ESL, and EFL) Five tips for using authentic video in the classroom How can teachers use video content that isn't designed especially for language learners? English language teaching materials writer and developer Lewis Lansford explains. These days, learners have easy access to English language input, that is, authentic language in use, such as online videos, social media, and podcasts. Most teachers appreciate that using authentic materials – anything produced for a purpose other than teaching English – can capture and hold learners' attention, and motivate them to improve. With a few tips and tricks, these challenges can be overcome, and the classroom can be brought to life. 1. When we say 'listening', we often assume that we’re talking about listening to people speak. 2. We might consider a newscast, a Shakespeare play or a football match too complicated, idiomatic or high-level to use in the classroom, especially below level B1 (intermediate). 3. 4. Some videos are more accessible to language learners than others. 5.

inkle 10 chaînes Youtube pour apprendre l’anglais – Les Outils Tice Dernière mise à jour le 12 février 2023 La plateforme de vidéos YouTube est une mine de ressources gratuites pour l’enseignement. Tout ne se vaut pas, mais en cherchant bien on y déniche de vrais trésors. ISpeakSpokeSpoken Adrien Jourdan vous propose d’apprendre chaque semaine de nouvelles notions en anglais. Anglo Link Plusieurs millions de vues pour chaque vidéo proposée sur cette chaîne qui offre une quantité impressionnante de cours gratuits en ligne. Two minutes english Comme son nom l’indique, cette chaîne propose des vidéos courtes d’une durée maximale de deux minutes pour apprendre l’anglais à petits pas. DailyDictation Cette chaîne à réserver à des personnes qui ont déjà un bon niveau initial en anglais vous propose une dictée courte en ligne. EnglishLessonsForU Vous serez ici accompagnée par la sympathique Ronnie. English With Jennifer Tout est dit dans le titre. English Class101 Encore une chaîne vidéo sur YouTube entièrement dédiée à l’anglais. Enjoy !

Authentic listening with lower levels: possible and highly recommended This is one more post in my series of posts about the EVO 2017 session on teaching listening. In this post I want to summarize one more issue that was raised during the session: the use of authentic materials with lower levels. Below you’ll find some of the ideas and experiences that the teachers participating in the session shared: Watching short clips for funUsing songsGrading the task by using the material as a warmer or a lead inMicro listening: focus on grammarVox pop videos for word hunt or micro listeningWatching the video without the soundSome thoughts on the role of assessment and a case study: following a news storyAuthentic listening (and speaking) out of class But first, let’s look at some pros and cons of using authentic materials with lower levels. A lot of the session participants voiced concerns about using authentic materials with lower level learners, such as: So do lower level learners need to work with authentic materials at all? 1. 2. Some ideas for tasks: 3. 4. 1. 5.

NewsFlash English | Free English lessons for ESL teachers Love him or hate him, the Republican party candidate Donald J. Trump is to be the new 45th President of the USA. In a stunning upset, The Donald has beaten Hillary Clinton, from the Democratic Party, to the White House. The result has shocked many in the USA and around the world. The result was a devastating blow to Hillary Clinton, 69, who many pundits thought would easily win the presidency. Today, let’s talk about the tension that is rising, right across Europe, regarding immigration. Western governments are only too happy to hand out benefits to anyone, who makes it to these countries. Why don’t these economic migrants go and live in Saudi Arabia, or other Middle Eastern countries, or African countries that were once their neighbours? Why not go to Eastern Europe? The world is on the verge of the first ‘mass extinction’ since the age of dinosaurs. The reasons for the decline include: poaching, habitat destruction, and egg stealing.

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