Teach Metacognition in three easy steps Do you want to give your students the tools to become independent and engaged learners? Metacognitive strategies are the answer, and it’s easier than you think! Teaching students how to reflect on their learning takes time, but it’s well worth the effort. Research shows that students who are aware […]
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How can students develop their public speaking skills? Who hasn’t felt a few cold chills at the idea of public speaking? We all agree that public speaking is so intimidating for everybody. But we know from our experience that practice helps, so today, I want to share a fantastic idea for building public speaking into
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Rubrics in Language Teaching Is the stack of papers on your desk fast approaching the ceiling? Then, you need grading rubrics to assess your students! They can save us hours when used for assessment while providing timely, meaningful feedback to our learners. Moreover, if you use rubrics properly, you can increase student motivation and help
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Teaching Passive Voice? Get the Hacks! Learning grammar doesn’t have to be a drag for students! With a little twist and creativity, students can quickly become Grammar Gurus! In this article, you’ll find teaching hacks that will ignite your students’ enthusiasm and will help them learn the passive voice so well they’ll never forget it.
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The nuts and bolts of Brain Based Learning Are you familiar with how our brain works and its implications in the classroom? Though we may not know the details of our brain anatomy, it’s essential that we understand how it influences our behavior and learning. This article will explore the nuts and bolts of brain-based
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Support students who are underachieving Supporting students who are underachieving can be challenging, but the good news is… it is possible to help them grow! Reaching these underachievers sometimes is hard because they have closed their doors to learning English. But that’s just because they haven’t gotten the help they need. Let me share with
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