Professional development
How low can you go?
Author(s):Andrea SartoAndrea Sarto describes writing a graded reader at an elementary level and how he managed to develop characters and plot with a limited number of words.
Ethnographic Perspectives on Academic Writing
Author(s):Ethnographic Perspectives on Academic Writing leads the academic writing researcher through the EAP landscape using one orientation device: ethnography.
From Research to Action – Using Articles to Inform Practice
Author(s):David DodgsonIn the second post of this series about research in the classroom, David Dodgson highlights how two Modern English Teacher articles informed his approach to introducing mobile devices with his teenage learners.
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Creating Motivation, Helbling Publishing
Author(s):The writer of Creating Motivation, Chaz Pugliese, gives us tips and tasks that have worked for him over the years to create a positive learning environment.
Digital teachers’ rooms – using online platforms to enhance physical space
Author(s):Development opportunities for the organisation
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6 Tips for a Top Teaching CV
Author(s):David DodgsonIn the second post in his series on career development, MET resident blogger David Dodgson offers some advice on expanding and putting together your CV ready to grab the attention of potential employers. Drawing on his own experience as a recruiter and an applicant, he discusses what to include, what to highlight, and how to present it. As always, your comments and tips are welcome in the comments.
A CELTA of two halves
Author(s):How practical is your teaching qualification?
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Department-based seminars: a forum for higher education
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Who’s afraid of transparent teaching?
Author(s):Stephen ReillyWho likes being observed? What are the benefits? Stephen Reilly discusses ways of making lesson observation more interesting and useful.
Horses for courses
Author(s):Karin KrummenacherKarin Krummenacher advocates differentiation and flexibility on initial teacher training courses and suggests a revised timetable to cater for current candidates.
Classroom research as a part of teacher-trainer development
Author(s):Alison ShepherdWhat is the best practical way to improve teaching performance? Alison Shepherd describes using Lesson Study to improve teacher training practice.
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