• The essentials of current methodology for teaching English.

(MEC)Gloria Salazar

Academic Director,

Pragmatic English

IATEFL Chile 19-7-2012

An e-learning course that presents the essentials of current methodology for teaching English as a foreign language. Designed to enrich the practice of the classroom teacher.

Contents presented in English: through text, images, animated interviews, and example classes.

An online tutor will guide you through the course, communicating with you in either Spanish or English.

8 online modules, about 4 hours each, totaling about 32 hours. The self-paced nature of online courses makes e-learning ideal for busy teachers.

MEC - In a NutshellMEC - In a Nutshell

THE 8 MODULES12

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Module Overview: Discussion of theories about the teaching and learning of a foreign language. An overview of the various methods that have been dominant over the past 40 years. The arrival of

Communicative Language Teaching.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE What method or methods do you use in your

classroom? Discuss with a person nearby.

MODULE 1MODULE 1

Let´s take a look at the 1st Module.

The 8 modules have text and audio in English, which gives English teachers the chance to practice their English as they learn methodology.

THEN & NOW ANIMATED INTERVIEWSInterviews that discuss how teaching of English has

changed over the years.

Module Overview: Practical methodology to teach listening, the mother of all the skills, with an emphasis on the importance

of the Pre-Listening stage.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE What do you do before your students listen

to a text?Discuss with a person nearby.

MODULE 2MODULE 2

A glimpse at the presentation of KEY WORDS, part of the PRE-LISTENING stage, in preparation to understand a

conversation at a restaurant.

EXAMPLE CLASSES – Listening

QUICK CHECKThroughout the modules Quick Checks test comprehension of contents.

Module Overview: Strategies to teach reading, with an emphasis on

the role of the teacher as a facilitator.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE In your opinion, is it a good practice to

have students reading aloud?

MODULE 3MODULE 3

EXAMPLE CLASSES - ReadingLet´s look at the part of the example class in the Reading module in which students make predictions about the text they are about to read “Earthquake Diary”

Module Overview: Methodology to teach speaking and facilitate spoken interaction. Make your classroom a communication-

centered classroom.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE Can you estimate the percentage of class time that

your students spend speaking in English?

MODULE 4MODULE 4

Module Overview: How to teach writing efficiently despite limited

time: the genre-based approach.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE Do you have time to teach writing in your

classes?

MODULE 5MODULE 5

Module Overview: What is vocabulary? What words should I

teach? Why? Strategies, activities, and techniques to teach vocabulary effectively.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE How many times do we need to review

a new vocabulary item in order for learners to remember it?

MODULE 6MODULE 6

Module Overview: How to teach grammar as a part of the process

of learning a foreign language.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE The teaching of grammar in a foreign language

classroom has been a controversial topic. What do you think - should we continue teaching it as

we have done in the past?

MODULE 7MODULE 7

Module Overview: Assessment for learning, the importance of formative assessment, practical tools to effectively assess your

students.

THINK-PAIR-SHAREWhat do you understand by “Assessment for Learning”?

MODULE 8MODULE 8

ASSESSMENTThe role of “Assessment for Learning” in the Teaching/Learning Model

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

More questions? You are kindly invited to visit our website www.pragmaticenglish.com – where you

can find Frequently Asked Questions, Testimonials, etc.

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We hope to hear from you soon. Happy Teaching!