Better late than never...

Hello!!

Sorry for the delay...but my computer was not working properly and I was going crazyyyy!!

Here I share the feedback that was missing...

Feedback for group 3

Feedback for group 4

Feedback in a different lay out

Feedback keeps coming...

Hi there!!

How are you?

Today we have no classes because you need to rehearse...but I will be there, so you can ask me about any doubts you may have (final, signing of cards, etc)

And now...more feedback!

Feedback for third presentation

Feedback for last presentation

Feedback keeps coming...and our last workshop has come and gone!!

Hello everyone!!

We are almost there!! So...keep it up, because you are only a little feedback away!!

Please bear in mind we will not meet again until November 21st.... (sad news indeed...). On October 31st the class will be used to rehearse the plays for Culture. November 7th it is the Fairy Tale Festival, and November 14th I'm in charge of the entrance exam...

Having said that, let me tell you that I am extremely pleased with the work that you have been doing, both on the Workshops and on the Feedback you have been preparing. Well done!!

Here I share the link to the last feedback for the second workshop....


Click here

More feedback on the way

Hello again!!

Here there is already some feedback ready for the second group!!! (Today is the deadline)...

Feedback

More feedback

Apology and Feedback

Hellooooo!!

First of all, I'd like to apologize because I have been a little behaind with my corrections and postings....it has been a rather busy few weeks....  I'll be posting the Feedcak as I correct it... and then I'll start checking the other documents you have shared....

Here we go!!!

Feedback

More feedback

And still more feedback

This is the feedback for the first group....Excellent work, everyone!!!

Second Workshop!!

Hello!!

Last Thursday we had the second workshop...this one was about Teaching Vocabulary. The girls chose a theme: Holidays!...I think we can all agree it was a well chosen theme, one we could all relate to.

I cannot say much...I have to wait for your feedback...but I can say that the girls were hard working and creative!!

And well...tomorrow we are having the third workshop...I'm really looking forward to it!!!

Workshop 1....Teaching Strategies

Hi there!!

On Thursday we had the first Workshop...it was delivered by Flor L., Grace, Ivanna, Celeste and Ayelén.

This workshop was about how to teach strategies.

I cannot say much at this point because you are the ones who have to provide feedback....

But I would like to say that the girls did a great job and we all learnt and had fun!

Finally, remember to include me in your feedback Google.doc: sracker2000@gmail.com

See you on Thursday!!!

IMPORTANT!!

Hi there!!

I'm really sorry but this Thursday I will be unable to attend....we will start with the Workshops the following week.

I apologize again...

Hello hello!

Hellooooo!

How are you on this Sunday morning?!...I hope you are fine!!

In the last few classes we dealt  with learning styles, personality factors and mistakes and feedback. Those of you who have not read the material should definitely do it.

Next Thursday we are going to finish working on the material on mistakes and feedback and then we are going to work a little on teaching writing.

The following week we start with the workshops!

Remember that you have to post in your blog: you should post something related to feedback (an anecdote, a reflection, a video, an article...)

Well...see you on Thursday and

1. 

Planning and organizing our second term

Hello!!!

Here I am...back after some hectic weeks....

Here I am to remind you that for Thursday you have to read chapters 5 and 6 from the Douglas Brown book (on Learning Styles and Personality Factors).


Also, here I am to refresh groups and workshops:

• Teaching Strategies

Ayelén, Ivanna, Flor L., Celeste and Grace                                   19/9 or 26/9

• Teaching Vocabulary

Yami, Yami, Noelia, Majo and Nancy                                           26/9 or 3/10

• Teaching Receptive Skills: Reading and Listening

Haydée, Bárbara, Antonella, Belén and Natalia                            3/10 or 10/10

• Teaching Speaking and Teaching Pronunciation

Flor FB, Valeria, Paula, Camila and Sebastián                             10/10 or 17/10

Remember to check the material in the bunch....use that as a guide and feel free to add any material of your own.

Well, that is all for now...

Relax and enjoy the much deserved winter break!!!

Hi my dear students!!

Well...the most important thing to tell you this time is to rest and be happy!! This break is essential to not only survive the second part of the year but also profit from it...

I have been veeeery kind and have given you no homework, except for getting organized in groups of 4 or 5 for the workshops you will have to deliver and for the series of assessment tasks we will carry out in the second term....

Whatever doubts you have do not hesitate to contact me!

And if you can...keep your blogs alive during this month!!

Test, make up and homework

Hi there!!

How are you?... I am here...correcting term tests....

So just  a couple of things:

• Date of the make up: August 29th
• Homework for Thursday: Read chapter 10 by Douglas Brown: Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Well...I'll get back to correcting now...

Just to let you know...

Hello my dears!!!


Just a couple of words to let you know that I'm here if there is anything you need before Thursday....

I hope you are enjoying the long weekend....and, also, I wanted to share a video.....I found it moving...then let me know what you think...

FLA

Hello hello!!

How are you on this rainy day?? I hope you are great...resting, relaxing, eating tasty food...enjoying life!

About last class, we first discussed some very important general concepts about Fist Language Acquisition: why it is important for us to study the topic, which the different positions from which the topic can be studied are, and what the facts are that need to be explained by any theory of FLS.

 Afterwards, yougot together in groups with a very simple activity, which had as a secondary playful effect to introduce you to the Stroop effect. Once in groups, each group picked a card with a seciotn of the chapter they had to read, summarize and explain to the rest of the class.

On the 20th there are no classes... so you have plenty of time to re read the chapter to get a better undestanding of the P and P model. You also have to read the chapter "Baby born talking describes Heaven", by Steven Pinker.

Bear in mind that we will have one more class before the term test. So, we should get together on June 27th, and have the test on July 4th. If soemething happens on the 27th, then we will have the test on July 11th.

Well, that's all for the time being....remember to keep your blogs updated!!

Sincerely...

Hello my darlings!!!!

What can I say?...Simply, and whole heartedly THANKS!!!! I had a wonderful time and you touched my heart ....

Wrapping up on TBLT

Hi there!!

Last Thursday, while enjoying the tasty (I hope!) prize, we dealt with chapters 5 and 6 on TBLT. We still need to check the some of the answers on chapter 6... But we are almost there....

For next class you need to read chapter 3 by Cook, General Principles of Language Acquisition. Don't worry if there are things that you so not understand in the chapter...we'll discuss them together on Thursday!

For the time being, that's all I have to say....Oh! And...

IMPORTANT!!!

Hi there!!!

I'm just dropping a line to let you know that on Thursday you have no classes....since all the teachers have to participate in a meeting.

So...you have one more week to read...and I have one more week to cook the prizes!! Jajajaja...;-)

Rapport above all!!

Hello my darlings!!

How are you?? How has your weekend been?...I hope great!!

Last Thursday we finished our game on chapter 3.... Here are the winners!!

Congrats!!! And don't think I don't remember I owe you!!

We had time to start dealing with chapter 5 on TBLT...for instance, we talked about the strong version of TBLT.

For next class, you have to read chapters 5 and 6 on TBLT.

Finally, remember the date for the first term test in July 4th.

Well...having kept you updated, I leave you now, wishing you an amazing week!!! And remember...

Ready for the new week?

Hi dears!! How are you? How was your weekend?...I hope it went great!

Last Thursday we had a very wet class... OMG! It really bucketted down!!

We dealt with TBLT, chapter 2...most importantly the six-steps-sequence and the seven principles. And we started our competition on chapter 3....but we just got started...so those of you who were absent can join in next Thursday!

For homework you have to think of a task and classify it in terms of macrofunction, microfunction and grammar, and you also have to do a six step sequence...both tasks you should post in your blogs!

Well,...that's all for now...

Yesterday...

Hi there!!!

How are you?? Ready to start the weekend?? Let's relax, rest and enjoy!! We all deserve it!!

Well, yesterday we had an unusual class...but I hope it was of some use. All the situations we face can help us achieve personal growth. And remember: I'm here if you need me....

The originally planned class was...to get in groups by favorite colours...

Here are the groups according to the information YOU gave me:

• Black and more than one favorite colour: Yamila C., Nancy, Noelia, Emilce and Camila...
• Green and Pink: Lisandro, Grace, Bárbara, Natalia and Ayelén
• Blue: Paula, Flor K., Haydeé, Marina, Celeste, and Yamila S.
• Purple/Violet: Valeria, Majo, Flor FB, and Ivanna.
• Red: Belén, Flor L., Sebastián, and Antonella.

Mmmm...let me see...

Find the misplaced ones...

Well...anyway...We managed to do the activity on chapter 1 of TBLT.

Next class we will work on chapters 2 and 3...So, you must read chapter 3 and get ready for a competition!! For the competition, you must be organized into four groups...but this time YOU CHOOSE!!! Please, organize the groups beforehand.

 Moreover, remember you have until Wednesday to create your blog and share the link  in a comment in this post. So far, I have only two...(Bárbara´s and Vale's/Flor's). There is one that I cannot access...takeyourtimeteacher.blogspot.com....

Finally, I hope you have a great weekend!!!

Teaching and Learning Styles...and something else

Hi there!!

How are you?? I hope you are enjoying your weekend!!

Last Thursday we worked in groups (organized based on birth dates)...and we worked on the chapter about Second Language Learning and Teaching Styles. As you worked in groups and I walked around the class, I could see that most people had read the chapter (Great!! Reading for each class makes a big difference since you can both participate and clear your doubts). I also enjoyed watching the different dynamics in the groups...which is a topic we will discuss later on in the year...

For next class you have to read chapters 1 and 2 on TBLT, by David Nunan, which are in the first bunch. You also have to create your blog...in fact you have until May 8th to so so.

Remember you have to decide whether you prefer to do it individually or in pairs... In the blog, sometimes you will have to create posts following specific instructions related to the subject, and at other times you will be asked to post but you will be free as to the contents.

To get started, here there is a tutorial on how to create a blog with blogger...

Oh! And once you have created the blog, please post a comment below this entry with the link...Thanks!!!

Hello, hello!!!

Hi there!!

Today we have had our first class, which we invested in getting to know one another and in creating a comfortable atmosphere to work in throughout this year.

I don't know about you, but I had a great time and I really enjoyed seeing most of you again and a few of you for the first time! I hope we have a wonderful year ahead of us!!


For next week all you need to do is get the material for the subject from Milgraff.

Have a wonderful week!!!

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