focus on the learner 1- Background to the learner: My student is called Samir Salem Abdullah Al-Ahsani. He is an Omani student working as an employee in the Bouhelba Company. He speaks Arabic which is his mother tongue and a little English. He’s at the elementary level at Polyglot Institute. He first studied English in the Omani public schools where he didn’t learn much according to him. He felt he couldn’t respond ‚when talked to in English‚ and needs to improve his speaking skills so he decided
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Research topic(s) Questions you hope to pursue or are thinking of pursuing in relation to the topic: Argument types: How best to prevent texting while driving: We should do this or that ( to prevent texting while driving)(argument of policy) 1. Arguments of fact: prove that a problem exist‚ has existed‚ or will exist in the future: evidence = facts: data and examples; expert opinion 2. Arguments of value: compare the value of two or more things based on standards Evidence = examples
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learning and development The function of assessment in learning and development is to provide a measure for the learners progress. Assessment is carried out through checks throughout the course‚ and at end of course. activities can help the learner to see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate. This is to measure the learners understanding of the subject set by the criteria. For example: Assessments provide clear measurements and recording
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Negotiating with Learners It is important at the start of any learning experience for learners to have a clear understanding of their prior knowledge‚ skills and current learning needs. To assist learners in taking ownership of their learning experiences‚ teachers can initiate negotiations with learners through the prior use of discussions and assessments to enable negotiations to take place through reflective discussions‚ resulting in establishing personalised learning agreements. As highlighted
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First Assignment (6 Characteristics of Adult Learners) Mark McDonald II 08/23/2013 Six Characteristics In my research‚ I have found that preparing for the adult learner is much different than one might think. In this first assignment‚ I explore six characteristics of adult learners‚ identify training that we currently offer that honors one of the six characteristics‚ and identify a possible improvement that will honor this characteristic. I have learned as adult educators in the blood banking
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A critical evaluation of Trait Theory and its associated methods’ contribution to the understanding of critical differences. Psychologists have long been interested in how and why individuals can (and often do) act in strikingly different ways in similar circumstances‚ for instance how someone can thrive on the sort of work-based stress that would reduce another to tears. This essay will discuss and critically evaluate Eysenck and Rachman’s trait theory and its associated experimental method of
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Focus on the Learner Shahid Adam Esat Word count: 1055 Learner Profile Gaby Kabengue is a 20 year old refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has been living in Johannesburg‚ South Africa for just over two months and attends the English language lessons offered at Language Lab. Gaby has a lively persona and a keen interest in learning the language‚ it is for these reason that I chose him for this assignment. Although Gaby holds no formal higher education qualifications he has had some
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building relationships‚ developing personal qualities‚ creating leader outcomes. 6 major approaches: great man theories‚ traits theories‚ behavioural theories‚ contingency theories‚ influence theories‚ relational theories. Leadership evolution model (scope/ environment) Great person theory‚ rational mgmt‚ team/ lateral leadership‚ learning leadership. Traits leadership Impt traits: (1) optimism‚self confidence‚ (2) honesty and integrity‚ (3) drive. Behavioural Approaches: Auto vs democratic
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automatically they could say ‘kursi’ in Indonesian language and ‘chair’ in English. In addition‚ the research shows children who study a foreign language at young age‚ exhibit better problem solving skills and heighted creativity because it encourages their flexible thinking and communication skills‚ helping
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CAMBRIDGE CELTA WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 2: FOCUS ON THE LEARNER Learning background Student M of French nationality who speaks French‚ became interested in English at an early age and has a high aspiration for learning English. She enjoys traveling and considers English crucial and useful in everyday life. She has been studying English irregularly in school and after that by herself and at various English language schools. She told me at school a lot of the focus was the grammar as
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