Presentations and Midterms

-

 


Welcome to this week’s blog!

This past week was a whirlwind of activities and challenges, with presentations and midterms keeping us on our toes. Despite the exhaustion, it was an enriching experience. Today, I'll share some of the captivating topics my classmates covered, as well as the one my team presented.



 

The initial group presentation centered on the TPR method, which emphasizes the integration of physical activities to enhance foreign language acquisition. The group led an interactive demonstration of the Teacup dance vividly illustrating the method's efficacy in facilitating language learning.

The following group discussion delved into the Grammar-Translation Method (GTM), which places a strong emphasis on reading and writing skills. This approach involves intensive grammar instruction, with students translating and reading literature in the target language to deepen their understanding.


 

Group three presented on the Direct Method, which prioritizes listening and speaking skills. This approach mimics the natural, immersive way children learn their native language, focusing on practical and inductive teaching methods.





The fourth group discussed the Audiolingual Method, also known as the Army Method or Listen and Repeat Method. This approach emphasizes repetition and is renowned for its effectiveness in rapid language acquisition. It utilizes drills as a primary teaching tool.


Finally, my group presented the Silent Way Method, developed by Caleb Gattegno. This method emphasizes three key principles for enhancing language learning:

1.     Discovery before teaching: Students are encouraged to discover language rules and patterns on their own, fostering a deeper understanding.

2.      Problem-solving in the target language: Learners engage in activities and exercises that require them to actively use the target language to solve problems, reinforcing their comprehension and retention.

3.      Use of physical tools: Physical objects, such as colored rods or charts, are used as aids in teaching language concepts, providing a tangible and visual learning experience.

In this method, teacher involvement is minimal, with instructors speaking only when absolutely necessary. The focus is on student-led discovery, and learning is not confined to the classroom; students are encouraged to continue learning even outside formal study hours, even as they sleep.

That wraps up the week's presentations, followed by a challenging midterm exam on Thursday. Despite dedicating ample time to study, completing the exam was tough, especially after a week filled with presentations and other academic demands. It's common for our minds to feel taxed after such intensive periods of work. Nevertheless, I'm grateful that this demanding week has come to an end!

The best part of the week was sharing with my classmates. 



Thank you so much for reading, see you next week.










Comentarios

Publicar un comentario

Entradas populares de este blog

PDP Method

-
Imagen
  Welcome back! This week, we dive into the importance of receptive skills in language learning. These skills—listening and reading—are essential for anyone looking to learn English with fluency. Receptive skills allow you to understand and process information, forming the basis for successful communication in any language. In our class, we discussed effective strategies that teachers can use to help students improve these skills. From active listening exercises to guided reading activities, we explored various methods educators can implement to enhance learners' comprehension. At the beginning of the class, we read an article about what people eat in Barcelona to assess the student's reading comprehension and information retention. After reading, Teacher Orlando asked us: "What was the article about?", "How many meals do they have in Barcelona?", and "What foods are mentioned in the article?" The purpose was to validate whether we understood the...
Leer más

ENGLISH DIDACTICS I

-
Imagen
Welcome to my blog!  I am Genesis Vasquez, and I will share my journey through learning English Didactics. I am currently a fifth-year student of Translation and Interpreting at the Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador. Teaching is a big challenge, but I am willing to learn and capture as much knowledge as possible to share with others. So, pack your luggage to start this journey with me. Going back to college makes me feel very concerned because I will have to work harder than ever due to my work and academic responsibilities, however, I decided to start with the best attitude. The English Didactics class is divided into two classes that will be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In our first class, the professor explained a brief overview of the activities we will be doing throughout the semester. He explained what the class was about and we took a diagnostic test. In the second class, we learned about the grammar-translation method (GTM) . A method that started in the 1840s a...
Leer más

The Kolb´s Experiential Learning Cycle + Learning Styles

-
Imagen
  Hello, everyone! I will share with you what we learned this week. The Kolb´s Experiential Learning Cycle David Kolb's theory of experiential learning suggests that learning happens in a cycle with four stages: experiencing something directly, reflecting on the experience, forming abstract ideas based on the experience, and then testing these ideas in new situations. He believes that learning begins with actually doing something or having a direct experience. 1.      Concrete Experience: This stage involves learners experiencing something new or engaging in practical activities. It's all about direct, hands-on learning. 2.      Reflective Observation: After the hands-on experience, learners think about what happened. They consider what went right, what went wrong, and what lessons they can take away from the experience. 3.      Abstract Conceptualization : Learners try to make sense of their experience by coming up...
Leer más