“Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better”. This quote from Dylan William (an educationalist and Emeritus professor of Educational Assessment at the UCL Institute of Education) really sums up the reason why lesson observations are so vital to teacher development.
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Tips from Krashen on why the disruption to traditional learning methods are a true benefit
Why should we be interested in Stephen Krashen’s ideas? For those of you who haven’t heard of him, Krashen is a leading linguist and educational researcher. He’s a big name in the world of second language acquisition and has written a number of very well-received academic books leading to a number of his approaches, theories, and ideas being used by teachers around the world; such as the Natural Approach, the Affective Filter and many more.
The first lesson of any course always stands out from the others because of its inimitable freshness. The teacher is a bit nervous, as are the students, with everyone trying to be at their best. It is also the moment when first impressions are made, creating an initial group dynamic whilst influencing the tone of communication.
In these unprecedented times, it’s never been more important to keep connected and to offer help and support to others. The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting every individual, family, company and industry across the world.