As a language teaching activity then, English through orienteering is based on the following general and language schooling ideas and methods:
- Total Physical Response. First of all, TPR, as a method, is based on a general approach called “the comprehension approach” stemming from the assumption that understanding should precede production, the latter expected to [...]
An extremely effective classroom management tool (by Rob Johnson )
An obvious fact that we’re all aware of as teachers is that a student, when recognized for positive behavior, will feel less inclined to seek attention in inappropriate ways. Conversely, when a pupil’s efforts are ignored, the chances of them disrupting the lesson to gain some [...]
Exercises for “Prepositions of Time”
(for lower-intermediate students)
Choose the best preposition of time in, on, at, or no preposition to complete the sentence. Write – when no preposition is needed. Example: I am going – home now. (- means no preposition is needed)
Example: I like to go swimming _____ summer. (key = in)
1. [...]
A. Effects on Student Motivation and Learning
Muehleisen (1997) states that computer use “provides a strong intrinsic
motivation” for students as they are still relatively new and exciting. Means and Olson
(1997) also report an increase in motivation levels when students are using computers
for educational tasks,
“For many students, the feeling of mastery, as well [...]
