Is it worth creating authentic experiences in the classroom?
A topic announced for a language teachers’ chat group has gone out: How can we create authentic class experiences that tap into the 3 modes of communication? Hmm…well, if we stick to the “accepted” definition of “authentic”, that...Carrots
On a language teachers’ list, the following comment was posted in a thread about using rewards in the classroom: If we don’t use [activity A], should we offer it as a reward for good behavior, or should we just incorporate it into our weekly/monthly...Slap down those disruptive kids
After a posting about techniques to handle neurodiversity in the classroom, this response was seen on a teachers’ list: …if the kid speaks English twice during a given class or disrupts me or other students twice in a given class, they have to go to...Some methods are more equal
On a language teaching group, a comment was recently posted: My end conclusion: The success of a method depends a lot on the personality of the teacher and how well it fits the method of choice and allows the teacher to reach the most students. In other words,...Want more?
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