Month: April 2015

Written by Halina from Poland

LEARNING A LANGUAGE

http://www.scotsman.com/news/education/learning-a-second-language-can-boost-thinking-1-3663739 LEARNING a second language can help improve a person’s thinking skills, a new study has suggested. Researchers compared 200 modern languages and humanities students to assess the impact of learning a second language. They looked at different aspects of mental alertness such as concentrating on certain sounds, switching between counting upwards and downwards, as […]

Written by Halina from Poland

Is Online the Future of Education?

According to the newest concepts, thanks to the Internet, our work and social life have been radically transformed, as well as have changed our instruction scheme. Technology is now a guiding principle in modern education. Do we forget the human touch? In addition, this progress in technology not only puts an emotional impact on the […]

Written by Halina from Poland

Global Education & Skills Forum | Education, Equity, Employment: Delivering on the Promise

Global Education & Skills Forum | Education, Equity, Employment: Delivering on the Promise. In 2015, the Global Education and Skills Forum will focus on “how” to make sustainable systemic change happen. It will be the place to exchange practical experiences, workable solutions and real ways to replicate and scale solutions to benefit future generations. Through […]

Written by Halina from Poland

Music in English Teaching

Music in English Teaching A. Benefits essential to using any music High-interest high motivation memorable Lowered inhibition level Reaches learners with right brain strengths Reaches learners with auditory strengths Help promote class bonding Help create shared frame of cultural reference also illustration of grammar in context High-interest topics and themes Prestige value of knowing songs […]

Written by Halina from Poland

Session about Music

Music in English Teaching A. Benefits essential to using any music High-interest high motivation memorable Lowered inhibition level Reaches learners with right brain strengths Reaches learners with auditory strengths Help promote class bonding Help create shared frame of cultural reference also illustration of grammar in context High-interest topics and themes Prestige value of knowing songs […]

Written by Halina from Poland

Music in English Teaching

What is Micro Teaching? Micro teaching is a teacher training technique that provides inexperienced and experienced teachers with opportunities to practice teaching in small groups and learn from one another. According to the University of Toronto, Micro teaching allows teachers to: ◾focus on practicing teaching skills in a confidential, non-threatening environment; ◾receive feedback on their […]