• The essentials of current methodology for teaching English. (MEC) Gloria Salazar Academic Director, Pragmatic English IATEFL Chile 19- 7-2012
Mar 28, 2015
• The essentials of current methodology for teaching English.
(MEC)Gloria Salazar
Academic Director,
Pragmatic English
IATEFL Chile 19-7-2012
An e-learning course that presents the essentials of current methodology for teaching English as a foreign language. Designed to enrich the practice of the classroom teacher.
Contents presented in English: through text, images, animated interviews, and example classes.
An online tutor will guide you through the course, communicating with you in either Spanish or English.
8 online modules, about 4 hours each, totaling about 32 hours. The self-paced nature of online courses makes e-learning ideal for busy teachers.
MEC - In a NutshellMEC - In a Nutshell
THE 8 MODULES12
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Module Overview: Discussion of theories about the teaching and learning of a foreign language. An overview of the various methods that have been dominant over the past 40 years. The arrival of
Communicative Language Teaching.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE What method or methods do you use in your
classroom? Discuss with a person nearby.
MODULE 1MODULE 1
Let´s take a look at the 1st Module.
The 8 modules have text and audio in English, which gives English teachers the chance to practice their English as they learn methodology.
THEN & NOW ANIMATED INTERVIEWSInterviews that discuss how teaching of English has
changed over the years.
Module Overview: Practical methodology to teach listening, the mother of all the skills, with an emphasis on the importance
of the Pre-Listening stage.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE What do you do before your students listen
to a text?Discuss with a person nearby.
MODULE 2MODULE 2
A glimpse at the presentation of KEY WORDS, part of the PRE-LISTENING stage, in preparation to understand a
conversation at a restaurant.
EXAMPLE CLASSES – Listening
QUICK CHECKThroughout the modules Quick Checks test comprehension of contents.
Module Overview: Strategies to teach reading, with an emphasis on
the role of the teacher as a facilitator.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE In your opinion, is it a good practice to
have students reading aloud?
MODULE 3MODULE 3
EXAMPLE CLASSES - ReadingLet´s look at the part of the example class in the Reading module in which students make predictions about the text they are about to read “Earthquake Diary”
Module Overview: Methodology to teach speaking and facilitate spoken interaction. Make your classroom a communication-
centered classroom.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE Can you estimate the percentage of class time that
your students spend speaking in English?
MODULE 4MODULE 4
Module Overview: How to teach writing efficiently despite limited
time: the genre-based approach.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE Do you have time to teach writing in your
classes?
MODULE 5MODULE 5
Module Overview: What is vocabulary? What words should I
teach? Why? Strategies, activities, and techniques to teach vocabulary effectively.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE How many times do we need to review
a new vocabulary item in order for learners to remember it?
MODULE 6MODULE 6
Module Overview: How to teach grammar as a part of the process
of learning a foreign language.
THINK-PAIR-SHARE The teaching of grammar in a foreign language
classroom has been a controversial topic. What do you think - should we continue teaching it as
we have done in the past?
MODULE 7MODULE 7
Module Overview: Assessment for learning, the importance of formative assessment, practical tools to effectively assess your
students.
THINK-PAIR-SHAREWhat do you understand by “Assessment for Learning”?
MODULE 8MODULE 8
ASSESSMENTThe role of “Assessment for Learning” in the Teaching/Learning Model
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION
More questions? You are kindly invited to visit our website www.pragmaticenglish.com – where you
can find Frequently Asked Questions, Testimonials, etc.
Want to buy the course for you or for your institution? Get in touch with our partners, Books &
Bits.
MEC: The Essentials has SENCE code.
We hope to hear from you soon. Happy Teaching!