I've been reading certain sections of the book 'Psychology for Language Teachers'especially as it discusses the topic of interaction and interactionist theories plus ideas by the psychlogists Vygotsky and Feuerstein.
In his theory on how people learn Vygotsky wanted to emphasise the importance of social interaction with the learning process stating in the process of interactions between learners the transmission of culture and thinking is developed in addition to learning occurring.
CLASSROOM DYNAMICS:INTERACTIONS Exploring the interactions that take place between learners in the EFL classroom.Does interaction help with learning a language?
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
TKT Training
Today did some vocational training sessions
Many of the vocational trainers don't really use the TKT web site that much;Asma who's had trouble with her password and recently changed it;actually said her daughter had changed it;choosing a rather comlicated password with many numbers which won't be easy to remember especially as Asma didn't create the password.In Bangkok the students did the same thing when creating their passwords using many numbers and symbols;practically impossible to remember.Another thing that Asma said that although Tunisians have more access to modern technology they were afraid of it or was she just speaking about herself.
Many of the vocational trainers don't really use the TKT web site that much;Asma who's had trouble with her password and recently changed it;actually said her daughter had changed it;choosing a rather comlicated password with many numbers which won't be easy to remember especially as Asma didn't create the password.In Bangkok the students did the same thing when creating their passwords using many numbers and symbols;practically impossible to remember.Another thing that Asma said that although Tunisians have more access to modern technology they were afraid of it or was she just speaking about herself.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Aljazeera English Cafe In Tunis
On Saturday the TV channel Aljazeeera English were filming a debate at the Le Grand Cafe du Theatre in the centre of Tunis as part of their new Aljazeera Cafe Show - a round-table debate featuring five women and one man in the debate,mostly likely discussing the recent election in Tunisia.The show will be broadcasted on TV in three weeks time.Yesterday I met Hafed,who used to work on Radio Mosaique but now works for Aljazeera English.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Teamwork and Dynamics in the language classroom videos
While googling 'Dynamics in the language classroom' I found some interesting Teamwork and Dynamics in the language classroom videos
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Feedback
from Amos:Spending time twice a week at the British council has been a great experience for me and that has really helped me to consolidate, upgrade my basic skills in English.
I also got an opportunity to meet some kind friends and I keep studying English with them generally on Facebook and sometimes with a cup of coffee cups with my friendsin the restaurant.
As you know, my goal is to obtain top scores in either TOEFL or IELTS that will be benefit me and open the way to postgraduate studies.
I have spent this summer improving my English, if you have any information or books don't hesitate to give me.
keep safe and we stay in touch.
from Marwen:Of course interacting with different people help very much :)
from Mounir: Anyway, I have decided to continue my studying English at the British Council, I really miss every one and I miss the class atmosphere, the group everything at the British Council.
So far the feedback received reflects similar interactions that would have happened in the class:Amos very confident in expressing himself and refelcting upon his learning experience and Mounir also expressed his opinions but to a lesser degree.Marwen,like in the classroom,made a very short comment;quiet limiting himself to short comments.
Haven't received any comments,in regards to my question,"Does interactions help with developing/learning English?" from Nizar,Abir and Khouloud and nothing from the students of group 2.
I also got an opportunity to meet some kind friends and I keep studying English with them generally on Facebook and sometimes with a cup of coffee cups with my friendsin the restaurant.
As you know, my goal is to obtain top scores in either TOEFL or IELTS that will be benefit me and open the way to postgraduate studies.
I have spent this summer improving my English, if you have any information or books don't hesitate to give me.
keep safe and we stay in touch.
from Marwen:Of course interacting with different people help very much :)
from Mounir: Anyway, I have decided to continue my studying English at the British Council, I really miss every one and I miss the class atmosphere, the group everything at the British Council.
So far the feedback received reflects similar interactions that would have happened in the class:Amos very confident in expressing himself and refelcting upon his learning experience and Mounir also expressed his opinions but to a lesser degree.Marwen,like in the classroom,made a very short comment;quiet limiting himself to short comments.
Haven't received any comments,in regards to my question,"Does interactions help with developing/learning English?" from Nizar,Abir and Khouloud and nothing from the students of group 2.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
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