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The Language Teaching Album (2004-2005): A Collection of School-based Practices

Title: The Language Teaching Album (2004-2005): A Collection of School-based Practices

Date: June 2005

Pages: 178

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Contents

I. Foreword
II. School-based experiences in Chinese Language Education
III. School-based experiences in English Language Education
 
Key Stages1 1 - 2  
 
  • 3.1 Enriching textbook learning with authentic experiences

  • 3.2 Generating ideas for writing

  • 3.3 Teaching English through drama

  • 3.4 Becoming better readers and spellers through developing phonological awareness

  • 3.5 Moving from textbook-based to task-based learning

  • 3.6 Developing a school-based Buddy Reading Programme

  • 3.7 Learning how to read
 
Key Stages 3 - 4
 
  • 3.8 Developing critical thinking skills through cross-curricular planning

  • 3.9 Promoting character development and developing creativity and critical thinking skills through movie-making

  • 3.10 In search of a balance between exam-based and task-based teaching

  • 3.11 Using pre-tasks to improve orgnisation of ideas in writing

  • 3.12 Enhancing students' confidence and skills in speaking through drama

  • 3.13 Adopting Brain-based strategies to enhance students' motivation in language learning

  • 3.14 Using differentiated tasks and collaborative learning to cater for learner diversity

  • 3.15 Using differentiated instruction to cater for learner diversity

  • 3.16 Increasing learner motivation through cooperative learning strategies and life-wide learning activities