WELCOME TO:
Principles for the Development of English
“I quote others only in order the better to express myself.” ― Michel de Montaigne, The Complete Essays
Good afternoon guys!!
The following link contains the book needed for the class:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By6lAC0bNAN1YURuY3pYRW1qaGM/view?usp=sharing
Questions that need to be answered:
1. How do you compare and contrast a method from an approach?
2. Can the techniques used for the class development differ from the method that is established?
3. Should teachers take into consideration the significance of having methodologies in accordance with their teaching philosophy?
Instructions: Students must post their original answer to each question as well as writing not less than two personal remarks to the answers stated by their peers.
Don't forget that the expectations for personal remarks are:
1. Well structured
2. Respectful
3. Usage of proper language and technical terms
4. Longer than one sentence
5. Not a simple “I agree”, but show thinking process and content understanding
Important: The answers to the questions must be done before Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 2017 at 11:59 pm the latest, and the personal remarks must be done on Friday, Sept. 15th, 2017 at 11:59 the latest. Due dates and time must be respected for each student to have time to analyze the answers stated by their peers in order to have successful remarks.
1. A method is more of an overall plan generalized set of classroom specifications that clearly explains how to teach a language. An approach more of beliefs or theories of the nature of a language learning.
ResponderBorrar2. No, the techniques must be coherent with the methods. The techniques are tools that let the teacher obtain immediate results.
3. Yes, the methodologies used in class should be in accordance with the teaching philosophy because your teaching philosophy is your own beliefs on teaching. In the classroom is where our beliefs on teaching become concrete and examples into practice. I also believe that our teaching philosophy can change or grow so should our methodologies in class.
Well done, Isis; I totally agree with your internal thoughts. It is important to mention that approaches provided education the vision of centering on students' needs analysis.
Borrar1) When comparing Method and Approach what stands out is the main goal which is LEARNING, but when contrasting we can state that Approach is a set of correlative assumptions about the nature of language and learning. Meanwhile, a Method is a plan for presenting the language material to be learned and shoulf be based upon a selected approach( Natural Approach or Comprehension Based Approach).
ResponderBorrar2) No,technique can be the most and/or the least important thing. We may use stealth, speed, or engage with people(or not). We may use a combination of them. Method and technique are means to an end. They need the correct approach and work in the same direction in order to reach our ultimate goal.
3) Yes, our teaching philosophy is an incredible tool that can help us as educators reach our full potential, personal and professional growth these come form high standards, an open mind, and self-reflection. In order to give our best we need to consider that a system of methods or principles, and rules for regulating our teaching that works hand by hand with our philosophy will only optimize our work.
Well done, Karina; I am very glad you have a very clear perception of what a teaching philosophy is, and how it is applied in the teaching process. I totally agree when you state "In order to give our best, we need to consider that a system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating our teaching that works hand by hand with our philosophy will only optimize our work", which in other words, it represents the importance of the process of continuous improvement.
BorrarCompletely agree with my peer on her perspective on what is a method and approach and that the most important in both is achieving that students learn. Now I have also learned and would like to add that an approach is student centered and that a method is teacher center and that is the biggest difference.
BorrarImportant!! "Students must post their original answer to each question as well as writing not less than two personal remarks to the answers stated by their peers".
ResponderBorrar