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Posts from ‘November, 2011’

Thoughtful language practice

I’m always looking for ways to add a “thinking” dimension to class activities, and if I can do that with a lot of speaking, and reading, and writing practice then I’m a happy teacher indeed! Share the post “Thoughtful language practice”FacebookTwitterGoogle+

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A Global Classroom is Born (by Deb Frazier)

A Global Classroom Is Born! Will your class be a member? Share the post “A Global Classroom is Born (by Deb Frazier)”FacebookTwitterGoogle+

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10 tips for a great first impression with students (by Brad Patterson)

 For a long time I thought the key to making a good first impression was being “nice”… if only it were that simple. Below you’ll find 10 ideas to help re-investigate how you introduce yourself, your course and your classroom environment. Please feel free to agree, disagree and share your valuable reactions in the comments. [...]

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Bringing Happiness to the Classroom (by Vladimira Michalkova)

What is the meaning of life? To be happy and useful. – Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama A real authentic smile of a student is worth every single minute you spend on giving them a reason for it. Share the post “Bringing Happiness to the Classroom (by Vladimira Michalkova)”FacebookTwitterGoogle+

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Teaching High Level Kids (by Randy Poehlman)

Teaching high-level children can be a challenging endeavor, fraught with various drawbacks and difficulties for a teacher. Students who are returning from an English speaking country, who have become bilingual through intensive children’s language programs, or those who come from a household where two or more languages are spoken require a program tailored to their [...]

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