By Prof. Licda. Virginia Mora Real
vimoreal@costarricense.cr
Learning review is not an easy task. As a matter of fact, it is an activity not every teacher takes into account. As the literature states it includes:
1. Motivation strategies
2. Big ideas
3. Explicit instruction
4. Guidance and support
4. Active participation
5. Instructional and assessment strategies
Reading the whole article, I really enjoyed the one about motivation, which deals with features or aspects to keep our learners motivation and optimism toward the language. It is extremely important to keep a positive climate for our students to learn. As a teacher you may know this implicit characteristic, but experience is the one that teaches you this lesson.
Another trait I consider to be relevant is the one that mentions "Personal connections improve learning." To learn a language there must be any type of connection. I relate this assumptions to the idea the Ministry of Education presents us: the use of "Interculturality" within our monthly didactic plans. To tell the truth, I am certain we have used them, but it is named now. The reading mentions the points to take into account. For example, teachers may use examples from student life, current events, and popular culture. It is applicable to my teaching and learning concern.
Hi, Vicky:
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for having created your own educational ELT blog. Surely enough, many other fellow ELT professionals will benefit from following your blog. From the list of those 5 vital aspects to consider, I truly believe motivation strategies need to be prioritized alongside the use of customized materials to make the learning and teaching process meaningful and memorable.
Yes, as teachers we can remember our own time as learners. I assure you we are able to remember, with some kind of tender and kindness, those teachers who taught in a meaningful way.
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