I do believe that‚ there wouldn’t have been a variety of methods & approaches to employ in ESL/EFL classes‚ unless students vary in the way they would be approached. I do also believe that an ESL teacher can make use of more than one method or approach in the same class according to the needs of the context of the material he/she would explain in class. This context‚ I think‚ would be the basis on which a teacher would choose one approach rather than the other‚ or involving more than one approach
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Kolb (1984)‚ in introducing the idea of the experiential learning cycle and of learning styles‚ defines learning as the process whereby "knowledge is created through the transformation of expertise". He suggests that ideas are not fixed but are formed and modified through current and past experiences. His learning cycle consists of four stages; completing each stage is important to improve learning in the next stage : Active Experimentation (The learner actively uses the theories formed and also
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Learning Reflections 1 Assessment In your own words explain what approaches to learning are and explain the three approaches used in the ASSIST. The theory that students take different approaches to learning‚ based on how they perceive the objectives of what they are studying‚ is known simply as approaches to learning. There are three approaches that students are inclined to take: deep learning approach‚ strategic learning approach and surface learning approach. Students who take the deep learning
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Principles of assessment in lifelong learning 1. Types and methods of assessment used in lifelong learning 1. Types of assessment used in lifelong learning 2. Assessment methods used in lifelong learning 3. Strengths and limitations of assessment methods 2. Importance of involving learners in the assessment process 1. Evaluation of involving learners in the assessment process 2. The role of peer and self-assessment in the assessment process 3. Requirements for
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Nowadays‚ active learning is used mostly used method in teaching-learning process. Active learning gives some positive affects to the teaching-learning process so that it gives good result in the end of lesson in class. Hannele Niemi (2002) asserted that according to the qualitative data‚ learning as an active learning process has a clear connection with student teachers’ professional development. Learning which demands active reflection and high responsibility gets student teachers to overcome their
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Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning 1. Evaluate a range of learning and teaching strategies in lifelong learning. Within your answer you must cover the following giving examples: * An analysis of a range of learning and teaching strategies (minimum of 3) used in own specialism * An evaluation of the effectiveness of learning and teaching approaches in own specialist area in meeting needs of learners * An evaluation of inclusive learning There are different
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Vocabulary Learning and Teaching Ahmed Qadoury Abed Assistant Lecturer University of Wassit College of Education‚ Department of English Abstract Vocabulary knowledge is fundamental; students cannot understand a text without knowing what most of the words means. Lack of adequate vocabulary knowledge is already an obvious and serious obstacle for many students. Teachers and students are in need to new techniques in this issue. The reasons behind students ’ low performance in learning vocabulary
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TDA 3.1 2.1 Fill in the gaps in the following paragraph using the words from below. To communicate effectively with anyone‚ you need to speak clearly‚ using different pitch and tone to create interest. You should talk at a pace that is neither to slow or monotonous‚ nor so fast that others can’t understand it. It is important to know the stages of language development. You should also be aware that if you are working with a pupil with special needs‚ their communication development will be
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C Inclusive teaching and learning Introduction Organisations working within the learning and skills sector face increasing challenges as the UK becomes more diverse and multicultural. Differences are an asset and a diverse learner body and workforce enrich an organisation. However‚ misunderstandings‚ negative attitudes‚ or a lack of awareness‚ understanding and effective communication can all lead to segregation and underachievement. The aim of this CPD builder is to raise awareness of the inclusion
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Unit 201 Outcome 1 Intellectual and commination 0-3 months They baby develops through the scenes of sight‚ feeling and hearing. Showing awareness of outside stimuli through movement. At first these movements are reflexive e.g. starling to sudden sounds. But as the baby develops these responses these behaviors become intentional. For example the following of eyes of which they may focus on faces and respond with their own facial expressions. At the same time the baby develops a small range
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