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      Perceptions and Strategies of Learning in English by Singapore Primary School Children with Dyslexia

      L. Jin, K. Smith, A. Yahya, A. Chan, M. Choong, A. Lee, V.Ng, P. Poh-Wong, D. Young
      Learners with dyslexia have difficulties in reading and writing. In Singapore there are about 20,000 primary and secondary school learners with dyslexia. This paper presents research findings on the perceptions and feelings of primary school learners with dyslexia in Singapore regarding their learning of school subjects through English, together with how they use strategies to overcome some difficulties.

      Average: 4 (7 votes)
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      Revising lexis: quality or quantity?

      Submitted by leosel on 22 November, 2011 - 16:52

      This article discusses how much attention language teachers should pay to vocabulary acquisition research, particularly with regard to repeated encounters with lexical items.

      Average: 3.7 (63 votes)
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      Parkour

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 15 November, 2011 - 15:20

      What do you and your students know about the non-competitive urban sport, parkour? In this lesson students read about this activity, focus on informal language, then ask and answer questions about other activities in pairs.

      Average: 3.4 (27 votes)
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      Reading out loud

      Submitted by TE Editor on 9 November, 2011 - 16:43

      As a teacher I had always perceived 'reading aloud' as a 'taboo' in the EFL classroom since it focuses specifically on a 'bottom-up' approach where learners can fall into traps of worrying about 100% comprehension or simply read aloud without understanding the text.

      Average: 3.9 (57 votes)
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      Grammar vs lexis or grammar through lexis?

      Submitted by leosel on 2 November, 2011 - 10:01

      In this article, informed by the Lexical Approach, I reflect on grammar instruction in the classroom, including my own teaching, and make suggestions on how it can be 'lexicalised'. I consider the problems with 'traditional' grammar teaching before arguing that what we actually need is more grammar input as well as showing how lexis can provide necessary 'crutches' for the learner.

      Average: 4.1 (77 votes)
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      Programme 7: Using English in the classroom

      Submitted by TE Editor on 26 October, 2011 - 18:29

       

      In a recent programme we heard about ways that teachers can develop their English skills and their confidence. This is important because teachers often don’t like to speak English in class.

       

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      The learner-centred classroom

      Submitted by Anonymous on 25 October, 2011 - 14:27


      Date: 25 October 2011

      Time: 1200 UK time (check what time this is in your country)

      Theme: 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.

      Watch a recording of the webinar: You can watch the webinar (just under 70 mins) here: http://britishcouncil.adobeconnect.com/p3kcoz8nz99/

      About the speaker: Sue Sheerin, formerly Director of the University of Sussex Language Institute, is an educational consultant with many years’ experience in language teaching, teacher training and academic management.

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      Ten ideas for mobile learning

      Submitted by Anonymous on 14 October, 2011 - 11:58

      Date: 29 November 2011

      Time: 1200 UK time (check what time this is in your country)

      Theme: What is m-learning? There is lots of discussion about this, but what most teachers want is practical examples. This webinar, aimed at teachers with little or no experience in the subject, will show ten practical ways you can exploit mobile technology in order to support language learning. We will look at uses for both the teacher in class, and for the learner outside of lessons.

      Watch a recording of the webinar
      You can watch the webinar (about 50 mins) here:
      http://britishcouncil.adobeconnect.com/p6od5tezc0w/

      About the speaker: Rob Lewis is a teacher, trainer and writer currently based in Poland, from where he manages the TeachingEnglish website.

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      Portraits

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 4 October, 2011 - 13:01

      This lesson is about portraits and drawing. Students do a running dictation in pairs, listen to and respond to a partner’s instructions to draw a face together, and then take part in a group discussion.

      Average: 4 (20 votes)
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      Keeping in touch with LearnEnglish Kids

      Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 4 October, 2011 - 12:56

      Teachers can receive updates on new content on LearnEnglish Kids, share ideas with teachers around the world, contact the LearnEnglish Kids team and encourage parents to keep in touch with the site.

      Average: 4.2 (16 votes)
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