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ESL classroom tips you must know before you teach- part 2.(Comfortable Learning Environment)
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ESL classroom tips you must know before you teach- part 1.(Connection and Rapport)

How can we correct English errors and at the same time keep learners motivated to improve?
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ꜰᴏʀ ᴀʟʟ ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛᴏʀꜱ, ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ɪꜱ ᴀ ʟɪɴᴋ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ 1ꜱᴛ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛ ꜰᴏʀ 110 ᴇᴅɪᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ɢᴀᴍᴇꜱ ꜰɪʟᴇꜱ ꜰᴏʀ ᴀʟʟ ꜱᴜʙᴊᴇᴄᴛꜱ

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Students engage in projects that require use of the target language. Focuses on practical application and real-world relevance.

Advantages
- Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Engages learners with meaningful activities.

Disadvantages
- Can be time-consuming and complex to implement.
- Requires careful planning and resources.

Usage
Suitable for advanced learners and those who benefit from experiential learning

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GenAI and Multimodality: A Harmonious Duo

1- GenAI Tools and English Teaching:
➡ English teachers worldwide are enthusiastic about GenAI tools but seek more support and guidance.

➡ Cambridge emphasizes quality and real standards when accrediting testing and training centers/schools.

2- Multimodality and GenAI in Teaching:
➡ Multimodality refers to blending different communication modes (text, images, sound) seamlessly.

➡ Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), like GPT-4V, enhance teaching by processing various inputs and creating personalized learning experiences.

➡ Challenges include data protection and ethical considerations.

3- The Dance Continues:
➡ GenAI and multimodality waltz together, transforming education toward an AI-infused future.

GenAI and Multimodality: A Harmonious Duo

1- GenAI Tools and English Teaching:
➡ English teachers worldwide are enthusiastic about GenAI tools but seek more support and guidance.

➡ Cambridge emphasizes quality and real standards when accrediting testing and training centers/schools.

2- Multimodality and GenAI in Teaching:
➡ Multimodality refers to blending different communication modes (text, images, sound) seamlessly.

➡ Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), like GPT-4V, enhance teaching by processing various inputs and creating personalized learning experiences.

➡ Challenges include data protection and ethical considerations.

3- The Dance Continues:
➡ GenAI and multimodality waltz together, transforming education toward an AI-infused future.

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Learn English with Cambridge is perfect for learners looking for some additional help in learning English and for teachers to supplement lessons. The team of international teachers are ready to give learners short YouTube lessons on specific bits of real-world English.
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⁉ Do teachers talk the talk and walk the walk???!

When teachers "talk the talk and walk the walk" in teaching, they align their words with their actions to effectively model the behaviors, attitudes, and learning values they wish to instill in their students. Here’s how this manifests:

➡ Talking the Talk

✔ Encouraging Growth and Effort: Teachers speak positively about the learning process, emphasizing growth, effort, and persistence. They regularly remind students that mistakes are part of learning and that improvement comes from practice and dedication.

✔ Setting Clear Expectations: They communicate expectations for behavior, academic performance, and respect, ensuring that students understand the standards they are working towards.

✔ Providing Constructive Feedback: Teachers give meaningful and actionable feedback, explaining how students can improve and acknowledging their progress.

➡ Walking the Walk

✔ Modeling Behavior: Teachers embody the attitudes and behaviors they expect from their students. If they promote respect, punctuality, or curiosity, they demonstrate these qualities in their own conduct.

✔ Prioritizing Student Growth: They offer tangible opportunities for students to improve, such as allowing revisions, retakes, and continuous feedback on assignments. This reinforces the belief that learning is an ongoing process.

✔ Consistency in Actions: Teachers practice what they preach by maintaining consistent policies and actions that reflect their stated beliefs, such as actively participating in professional development if they encourage lifelong learning.

⭕ By integrating what they say with what they do, teachers create a learning environment that fosters authenticity, trust, and motivation for students. ⭕

⁉ Do teachers talk the talk and walk the walk???!

When teachers "talk the talk and walk the walk" in teaching, they align their words with their actions to effectively model the behaviors, attitudes, and learning values they wish to instill in their students. Here’s how this manifests:

➡ Talking the Talk

✔ Encouraging Growth and Effort: Teachers speak positively about the learning process, emphasizing growth, effort, and persistence. They regularly remind students that mistakes are part of learning and that improvement comes from practice and dedication.

✔ Setting Clear Expectations: They communicate expectations for behavior, academic performance, and respect, ensuring that students understand the standards they are working towards.

✔ Providing Constructive Feedback: Teachers give meaningful and actionable feedback, explaining how students can improve and acknowledging their progress.

➡ Walking the Walk

✔ Modeling Behavior: Teachers embody the attitudes and behaviors they expect from their students. If they promote respect, punctuality, or curiosity, they demonstrate these qualities in their own conduct.

✔ Prioritizing Student Growth: They offer tangible opportunities for students to improve, such as allowing revisions, retakes, and continuous feedback on assignments. This reinforces the belief that learning is an ongoing process.

✔ Consistency in Actions: Teachers practice what they preach by maintaining consistent policies and actions that reflect their stated beliefs, such as actively participating in professional development if they encourage lifelong learning.

⭕ By integrating what they say with what they do, teachers create a learning environment that fosters authenticity, trust, and motivation for students. ⭕

➡️Authentic Assessment

➡️Evaluates students through real-world
tasks and projects that demonstrate their
skills and understanding in practical contexts.

➡️Portfolios, presentations, real-world
problem-solving tasks, performance-
based assessments.

*Active Learning*

Description:

It engages students through interactive and participatory activities, enhancing
comprehension and retention.

Example:

Think-Pair-Share, group discussions,
role-playing, hands-on experiments,
peer teaching.

Classrooms ought to be exceptionally engaging, comfortable, and stimulating environments. When students have a deep appreciation for their learning space, they are more likely to exhibit a heightened enthusiasm for learning. A well-designed classroom that fosters a positive and enjoyable atmosphere can significantly enhance students' motivation and willingness to engage in the educational process.

The Effectiveness of Shadowing and Video-Tracking- on Developing English Oral skills and Motivation

The Effectiveness of Shadowing and Video-Tracking- on Developing English Oral skills and Motivation Dr.Ahmed Shaaban Abdeljawad Bio(s): Ahmed Abdeljawad is an English Language Lecturer with 25 years of experience in teaching, teacher training and assessme...