From 4 to 6 November 2016 Tunis, Tunisia Neurolanguage Coaching®:Transforming Language Learning ELT TATE 4th International Conference & Exhibition
From 4 to 6 November 2016
Tunis, Tunisia
Neurolanguage Coaching®:Transforming Language Learning
ELTTATE 4th International Conference & Exhibition
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Birth of Neurolanguage Coaching®
This term was coined by Rachel Paling in 2012.
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What is Neurolanguage Coaching®?
Neuroscience Coaching Language teaching
Neurolanguage coaching
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Principles of Coaching
Coaching
Attention and
motivation Active listening
Trust
Adaptation
PerformingGoal-setting
Social context and
cultural interaction
Empathy
Positive feedback
Powerful questions
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Principles of Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Working memory capacity
Attenion
Emotional brain
Brain connections
Subconscious
Prior knowledge + Experience
Visuals
The learning cycle
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The Learning Cycle
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Neurolanguage Coaching®
Shutting off teachers’ internal brain
Coaching conversations
• Brain-friendly Conversations
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Shutting off Teachers’ Internal Brains
What is your brain – as a teacher – is doing while you are listening to your learners?
Do you tolerate silence?
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Coaching Conversations
Manage conversations.
Reformulate.
Ask for clarification.
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Brain-friendly Conversations
Do you ask multiple questions at the same time?
Do you reflect on your questions?
Do you use many « WHY » questions?
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Teaching approaches Vs. Neurolanguage Coaching®
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Conclusion
“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”
— Albert Einstein
“Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, and the greatest things can happen.”
-Pete Carroll
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Useful References
Efficient Language Coaching™
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTKtM8K1_Af0gKPudhh3tQ?spfreload=10
http://www.efficientlanguagecoaching.com
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