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2014 ETRC Spring Schoolfor teachers of English as a Foreign
Language
March 6 – 8, 2014
Chisinau, Moldova, Str. Ion Creanga 1, Block 1, Room 302
(373)022 50-88-16 (phone); www.etrc.md E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Objectives:1. To discuss how modern technology can assist an English
teacher;2. To recognize traditional and alternative techniques in
teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking;3. To practice ready-made activities;4. To compare different pedagogical models used in EFL
instruction;5. To outline the importance of language learning
strategies;6. To discover interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day in
the USA ;7. To describe the power of Business English in a
developing country;8. To evaluate listening skills, critical thinking, turn-taking
and discussion follow-up as a source of empowerment for both teachers and students
58 registered participants came from 13 communities:
Anenii-Noi
Bender
Bubuieci
Chisinau
Cimisli
a
Comrat
Durlesti
Falesti
Gura Bicului
Hincesti
Orhei
Singe
rei
Straseni
05
10152025303540
72%
5% 4%2%
19%
41%24%
12%5%
Years of teaching experience1-5 years 6-10 years 11-17 years 18-30 years over 30 years
ETRCPresenters
D. Aftenev-Minca, American Councils
E. Smith, Senior ELF
R. Breault,Fulbright
L. Nederita,“G. Calinescu”
S. Lungu, “M. Eminescu”
O. Aminian, ELFM. Calchei, Moldova State University
P. Harlan,Peace Corps. Volunteer
C. Cernei,“O. Ghibu”
T. Schneider, Peace Corps. Volunteer
V. Diaconu, “P. Stefanuca”
V. Tabureanu, ALC instructor
Feedback analysis
graded for 8 graded for 9 graded for 10
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10
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preparation usefullness
74%
67%
17%
24%
9%9%
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Topics for future sessions (suggested by participants)
• Activities based on SCHOOL curriculum, others are useless• Topics for primary school children• More ideas on teaching beginners – adults (policemen, doctors, who do not know English)• American places of interest + Civilization topics• English Speaking Countries• Teaching grammar• Exams: BAC 9th form• Oral examinations: ways of implementation• Developing speaking skills• Poems in teaching EFL, speaking• Project work and developing students’ creative abilities• Activities to encourage writing• Essay writing: activities, assignments, structure• Teaching methods and techniques• How to write a good lesson plan + long term planning (recent demands)• Evaluation of pupils’ competences (practical chart, percentage)• Shakespeare’s Sonnets• English literature
Wishes and Suggestions
• Save pp presentations on everyone’s sticks + provide handouts from pp
• To all participants disks with all presentations and materials at the end
• Less theory, more practical lessons / activities• To include more OUR teachers as presenters• To organize similar seminars for teachers-to-
be: how to do things to become a good English teacher