SEL for ESL (Social and Emotional Learning for English as a Second Language AND English Language Teaching)
Social and Emotional Learning. Is this a new term? Maybe so, in terms of giving it a definition and offering practical ideas on how to implement it. But if teaching languages means anything, should it not be to empower students with skills for...
Natural ecosystems are threatened, and human life is endangered because of our unwise choices. The natural environment is bleeding, while at the same time there is a rapid destabilization of the global climate, due to the reckless exploitation of nature and human interventions.
Unfortunately, the ecological disasters in our shared "home" multiply at an...
Language teaching has been an essential part of the education system for decades. Learning a foreign language can provide numerous benefits, including enhanced communication skills, cognitive development, and cultural awareness. However, in recent years, the focus on testing has taken a toll on the quality of language teaching. The emphasis on teaching to...
The formal integration of English in the pre-primary level of education in Greece has been met with mixed reactions, as a significant number of caregivers and teachers are concerned about the familiarization of preschoolers with English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL / ESL). Given the recent emergence of the field, teachers strive to select the most...
When I was a child, my friends and I had two educations. We had school, and we also had ‘play education’. We played in mixed-age neighbourhood groups almost every day after school, often until dark. We played all weekend and all summer long. We had time to explore in all sorts of ways, and also time to become bored and figure out how to overcome boredom...
Exams are an integral part of the educational system and often determine a student's academic performance, level of achievement, and future opportunities. However, the pressure to perform well on exams can lead to stress and anxiety in students, and understanding the factors that contribute to exam-related stress can help students better manage their...
INTRODUCTION
Recent approaches to the teaching – or rather the development – of learners’ reading skills have seen considerable emphasis placed on inquiry-based learning. Inquiry-based learning is an active learning approach centred around learners’ own interests, and hence fosters conducting research, asking questions and exploring. As such, this...
Do you know the scene in Monty Python’s “The Life of Brian” where a crowd has gathered outside his house and are chanting as one?
Brian tells them they don’t need to follow a leader; that they are all individuals, they are all different to which they reply all together: “Yes, we’re all individuals! We’re all different!” Then a lone voice pipes up from the...
Exams are an important part of the educational process, but they can also be a source of stress for many students. However, with the right approach, students can prepare and perform well on exams without feeling overwhelmed. Here are some tips for success:
Start Early: One of the most important things students can do to prepare for exams is to start...
