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May Seminar: Quito and Guayaquil

Thursday, 13 May 2010 05:25 Kari Miller

QUITO

On Thursday, May 27, join us in Quito from 3 pm to 6 pm for "Working with Portfolios to Motivate Learners", presented by Kari Miller. In this workshop we will discuss the reasons why working with portfolios is so motivating for learners, and discover ways to use them in the classroom. We will discuss the different parts of English language portfolios, and explore the benefits of using them for all age groups.

We hope to see you there!

Time: 15:00-18:00

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010

Place: To be announced

GUAYAQUIL

In Guayaquil, Academic Consultant Karel Cooney will be giving a seminar on Evaluating Young Learners through Competencies. Take the mystery out of this word. Learn what competencies are and how to evaluate and plan classes with them.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Time: 15:00-18:00

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010

Place: To be announced

Last Updated on Thursday, 13 May 2010 08:44

2010 Monthly Seminars

Saturday, 20 February 2010 11:49 Kari Miller

Thursday, January 25th

International Standards and Professional Development in ELT - Quito and Guayaquil

Thursday, February 25th

Teaching Large Multilevel Classes - Quito

Thursday, March 25th

Evaluating Young Learners Through Competencies - Quito

Tuesday, April 27th

Using Projects to Motivate Teens - Quito

Teaching Large Multilevel Classes - Guayaquil

Thursday, May 27th

Working with Portfolios to Motivate Learners - Quito

Evaluating Young Learners Through Competencies - Guayaquil

Thursday, June 24th

Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) - Quito

Using Projects to Motivate Teens - Guayaquil

Thursday, July 29th

Working with Portfolios to Motivate Learners - Guayaquil

Thursday, August 26th

Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) - Guayaquil

Thursday, September 30th

Staging a Skills-Based Lesson - Quito and Guayaquil

Thursday, October 28th

Paraphrasing and Summarising in Academic Writing - Quito and Guayaquil

Thursday, November 25th

Working with Dictionaries and Encouraging Learner Autonomy - Quito and Guayaquil

Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 10:01

Teaching Large Multilevel Classes

Monday, 08 February 2010 10:00 Kari Miller

Every teacher knows that teaching large groups is challenging, yet it is reality for many. Large groups impose physical and logistical constraints on the types of activities teachers can do in class. Large groups can be difficult to manage. Students in large groups often vary considerably in their language skills. All the same, teaching large groups can be effective and enjoyable. In this workshop we will discuss the special challenges this kind of class imposes on ELT teachers and explore ways to deal with different levels in large groups. Next, we will discuss strategies teachers can use to motivate students in large classes. Finally, we will discover activities that engage every student, from low-prep dictation exercises to student-centered communicative activities.

Working with Dictionaries and Encouraging Learner Autonomy

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:53 Kari Miller

Using dictionaries can help students develop a number of skills, from basic reference use, pronunciation, scanning, and vocabulary use to advanced reading. In this workshop we will learn more about how dictionaries can add variety to our lessons and encourage learner autonomy.

Paraphrasing and Summarizing in Academic Writing

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:52 Kari Miller

Using secondary sources is a great way to improve students’ academic writing, but there is a fine line between borrowing from what someone has previously written and plagiarizing. In this workshop we will discuss strategies for teaching students the difference between the “p” word – plagiarism – and paraphrasing and summarizing.

Staging a Skills-Based Lesson

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:51 Kari Miller

PPP, ESA or TTT? What do these mean and why is “staging” a language lesson so important? In this workshop we’ll discuss this question as well as take a look at how to stage a good skills-based language lesson.

Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 10:35

Teaching English for Specific Purposes

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:49 Kari Miller

More and more learners are studying English with a particular goal in mind; to study Medicine in the US, or to work internationally on the business field. In this workshop we’ll look at the range of study purposes and resources available to both teachers and students alike.

Working with Portfolios to Motivate Learners

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:48 Kari Miller

Most teachers will agree that using portfolios in the ELT classroom is a good way to measure student progress. But how can we use them most effectively? In this workshop, we will explore the potential of the portfolio to engage and motivate learners and discuss how a portfolio can be used to support students having difficulties.

Using Projects to Motivate Teens

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:41 Kari Miller

Anyone who’s worked with teenagers will agree that this age group is probably the hardest to motivate. Ask teenagers why they study English and answers range from “Because I have to,” to “My parents say it’s good for my future…”. In this workshop, we’ll explore the use of projects and other creative tasks in motivating these notoriously difficult learners.

Evaluating Young Learners Through Competencies

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:40 Kari Miller

Competencies? A trendy word – yes, but do you really know what it means and how to plan based on it? In this workshop we’ll de-mystify the word and look at what it means in practical terms, especially when evaluating our young learners.

Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 11:31

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