Most recent developments in educational theory and recommendations for best practice are based on what is often referred to as a constructivist view of learning: the idea that learners construct meanings by processing information, sorting it and looking for connections. Many teachers would like to incorporate ideas associated with this approach into their lessons, ideas such as brain-compatible learning, accelerated learning, and formative assessment, but where to start?
Using Internet Primary Sources to Teach Critical Thinking Skills in World Languages
Language teachers, social studies teachers, and school library media specialists will find this resource invaluable for providing lessons and activities in critical thinking for students in grades 7-12. It is filled with over 200 primary source Internet sites covering the Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and Latin languages. Each Web site will help reinforce language skills while providing students with interactive lessons on the unique culture of the peoples who speak the language. The next best thing to visiting the country itself!
Picasso Lessons - The Sixth Woman of Les Demoiselles D'Avignon; 2nd Edition
2007 marked the 100th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's painting Les Demoiselles d Avignon. The Demoiselles triggered the invention of Cubism--and ignited an artistic revolution. Form broke free. Abstraction erupted. In this short essay, architect/painter JEF7REY HILDNER revisits Picasso's landmark canvas, x-rays its organizing principles, and discovers new ... Picasso Lessons.
Business English Study Podcast + Lessons planning (Advanced)
Business English Study lessons are for students, teachers and English Schools. The focus is on improving your oral and aural English by studying: Entrepreneurs - Companies - Products. Lessons are modular so you can select the subjects that interest you. MP3 audio of each case study is accompanied by integrated PDF lessons, that include: Audio scripts - Role-plays - Grammar point - Reading exercise - Vocabulary building - Pronunciation practice - Functional language point - Cultural Awareness theme.
Business English Study Podcasts + Lessons Planning (Intermediate)
Business English Study lessons are for students, teachers and English Schools. The focus is on improving your oral and aural English by studying: Entrepreneurs - Companies - Products. Lessons are modular so you can select the subjects that interest you. MP3 audio of each case study is accompanied by integrated PDF lessons, that include: Audio scripts - Role-plays - Grammar point - Reading exercise - Vocabulary building - Pronunciation practice - Functional language point - Cultural Awareness theme.
