If humans have a common, in-born capacity for language, and for such complex behaviors as morality, might the faculties be somehow linked? Noam Chomsky perceives a mere thread of a connection. At breakneck speed, Chomsky leads us through a history of language theory, concluding with the revolutionary model he championed: a universal grammar underpinning all languages that corresponds to an innate capacity of the human brain.
Many teachers have found that social networks and media can provide valuable support for their continuing professional development. However, knowing where to start can be a problem. Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere aren’t always easy places to move in and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the multitude of posts that appear and disappear in rapid succession.
This webinar will explore different aspects of learner-centred teaching. What does it mean to be ‘learner-centred’? Why is it important? We will examine some of the practical issues. What problems might arise? Is learner-centred teaching possible in all contexts? We will consider these and other questions, and also introduce some ideas which can help teachers to become more learner-centred
ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#14 | April 2, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Using Google for Search and Research Book Of The Week: ‘Effective Reading’ by Amanda French, Chris Gough, Jackie McAvoy and Scott Miles ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Blended E-learning: The Way to Go?’ by Sujata S Kathpalia Video: 50 Years of Research on Writing: What Have [...]
Google research scientist Daniel Russell is the Uber Tech Lead for Search Quality and Happiness. He explores how users can effectively use Google for both search and research. [1/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 15608].
Three of the world’s leading scholars in the field of writing instruction and research examine the state of knowledge in the field and its relevance to questions about teaching and learning writing at all levels of education Series: “Voices” [11/2006] [Humanities] [Show ID: 12014]
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With the institutional resources shrinking and the costs rising, teachers are being asked to do more with less. John Seely Brown explores how technology can help. [12/2008] [Education] [Show ID: 15107]
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ELTWeekly Vol. 4 Issue#12 | March 19, 2012 | ISSN 0975-3036 Video: Pronuncitation – British Council – BBC ELTWO Research Paper: ‘Five Reasons Why Listening Strategy Instruction Might Not Work With Lower Proficiency Learners’ by Willy A Renandya Book Of The Week: Macmillan English Grammar in Context National Seminar on ‘Virtual Communication – An Emerging Trend [...]
