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  1. Beyond Film: Exploring the Content of Movies

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    This article looks at the use of movies in the language-learning classroom. The author promotes the use of the movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” due to its content, which involves poverty, racial inequality and mental illness, and to the availability of websites related to its use in English classrooms. The author highlights six scenes for understanding the movie, pre-viewing, while viewing, and post-viewing activities, as well as suggestions for Internet follow-up. An example WebQuest is included.
  2. Reflective Teacher Observation Model for In-Service Teacher Trainees

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    This article proposes the Teacher Observation Programme for in-service teacher trainees. The program is reflective, collaborative, and builds confidence. It enables teachers to grow in their ability to self-evaluate. Trainees who have made decisions about their own observation, who have created and used their own observational tools, and who have used reflective lesson plans will be better equipped to do action research. Some of the key components of the program are needs assessment, building rapport, summative assessment and post-observational feedback.
  3. A Classroom Response to HIV/AIDS - Project Proposal Writing

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    This article describes a task-based writing project. High-school students in Zambia wrote a proposal to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in their community. By writing on a topic related to their lives, students were motivated and empowered to use their English skills for positive change. The project was an interactive workshop that invited a community leader to help with brainstorming, the setting of ground rules, and understanding of the issue. Students worked together on their responses and drafted and revised a proposal that was based on a model from UNICEF.
  4. Developing Dynamic Units for EFL

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 2 Format(s): Text
    “Developing Dynamic Units for EFL” describes how to develop a thematic unit that integrates skills in context, provides opportunities for learner autonomy, and is project-based and experiential. Planning includes identifying curriculum standards, thinking of a meaningful topic, brainstorming tasks, organizing the activities, and making use of learner choice. The sample unit “Eating Out with Friends” includes the topics of inviting friends; choosing a restaurant and making a reservation; finding and communicating directions; ordering and requesting the bill; and thanking friends and retelling the story.
  5. Students as Textbook Authors

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    The authors describe their experience using a learner-centered approach to turn learner writing into booklets. When students write about their own lives, they can focus on the language they need to express their ideas. Interaction increases because interest is high. Near beginners can create fact sheets about themselves, and more advanced students can write language-learning histories. The texts can become fill-in-the-blank activities or be read aloud. Student texts inform instructors of needs and interests; they give students ownership of their learning and provide models for future classes.
  6. SWELL: A Writing Method to Help English Language Learners

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 4 Format(s): Text
    Social-interactive Writing for English Language Learners (SWELL) is collaborative writing based on Topping’s Paired Writing Method. The method was changed to meet the needs of English language learners. In both methods, pairs are formed according to proficiency, pairing a more advanced student (a Helper) with a less advanced one (a Writer). The author describes the steps of generating ideas, drafting, reading, editing, best copy, and evaluating. Features of SWELL include using students’ linguistic knowledge (L1), balancing fluency with mechanics, and promoting explicit teacher instruction.
  7. State and County Fairs: Family Fun Across the USA

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    This feature article is on state and county fairs, “eagerly awaited celebrations of the nation’s agricultural bounty, love of competition, and community spirit.” The article discusses the history of fairs, where innovations in farm equipment and household appliances are displayed, and people engage in competition, fun, rides, and viewing curiosities. Some characteristics of fairs that are described are animals, education, competition, entertainment, and community involvement. Segments on 4-H and fair food follow the article.
  8. In the Loop

    Format(s): Text, Image / Poster / Maps
    This book is a wonderful reference guide to American English idioms for your classroom. The book includes idioms and their meanings, a list of idioms by theme, some ready-to-use classroom activities, and a comprehensive index.
  9. Teacher's Corner: Promoting Learner Engagement

    Format(s): Text
    This month’s Teacher’s Corner provides ideas for promoting learner engagement.
  10. Panels and Perspectives

    In: Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels Format(s): Text
    Combining the written word with even the simplest doodles can be a powerful means for students to demonstrate their understanding.

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