But now we know
10 radical changes to traditional teaching proposed by Michael Lewis at
the TESOLArabia2001 conference.
Motivating students to read
A series of simple questions to discuss with your colleagues.
Language Learning Styles & Theories
A series of questions and links to other worksheets to get you thinking
about different theories and styles including your own and those of your
learners.
Learning Styles Defined
A worksheet that asks you to match styles and strategies to their definitions.
Learning Theories Defined
Match the theories and approaches to their description. Not as easy as
it first looks.
Humanistic Values
A brief description, based on Carl Rogers, of the values that should underlie
any humanistic approach. Not many so-called 'humanistic' approaches meet
all his values.
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Experiential
Learning
A brief overview of Rogers' theories on cognitive and experiential learning.
Second
Language Acquistion Books
A good list of essential reading on the subject with links to Amazon.com
for direct ordering.
The
Theories
50 major theories of language and instruction all on one page.
Learning
Management & Theories
An interesting article entitled "Adding (negotiated) learning management
to models of teaching and learning" by Stephen Draper of the University
of Glasgow. Has a couple of good linked references as well.
How
to love learning English
A page aimed at motivating students to learn English and enjoy it. Nicely
done.
The
Motivation Approach
A straight-forward article by Paul van Raay which reminds us what it is
all about.
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