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Three things I learnt from writing books for the public sector

2 de outubro de 2018

Back in 2011 I was invited to write the general introduction to a series of books for PNLD (Programa Nacional do Livro Didático), a Brazilian government programme that, as most of you may know, distributes books for public schools. It was a detailed introduction, which had to thoroughly explain the concept behind the book and...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Inclusive Teaching, Reflections about Education

Brazilian learners, challenges, Classroom experiences, critical thinking, EFL, elt, engagement, learning, materials, reflection

The impact of your teaching

14 de agosto de 2017

by Henrick Oprea

Technology will not replace teachers, but teachers who can integrate technology effectively in their pedagogical practices will replace teachers who can’t. The quote above has been repeated time and again (with different wording each time) in education conferences where the focus is technology in education – so much so that it’s hard to find the correct attribution...Read More

Career, Educational Technology, Inclusive Teaching, Learner Autonomy, Reflections about Education

communication, critical thinking, educational technology, student engagement

Average students – part 1

26 de julho de 2017

by Taylor Veigga

Much is discussed about students with special needs and how to deal with them. Very little is said about teachers who have some kind of special need. I am going to tell you all a quick story. My story. During most my school life, I was not a bad student, but I was not good...Read More

Career, Inclusive Teaching, Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

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Technology and English Language Teaching to Deaf Students

17 de outubro de 2016

by Antonio Coutelo

According to Mattar (2010), Prensky (2010) and Frei et al (2011), the use of new information and communication technologies (ICT) in different educational spaces has been helping the teaching of foreign languages since the 90s – when computers became more common in foreign language classes. In this regard, Paiva (2001) considers that ICTs bring advantages:...Read More

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Deaf Students, english language teaching, inclusive teaching

The Big Picture of Language Learning

18 de maio de 2016

by Teresa Carvalho

“Novices become acquainted with activities not only from their own and others’ attempts to define what transpires in an activity, but also from how those participating in the activity respond to them.” Elinor Ochs, in “Becoming a Speaker of A Culture.” (2002) I have just read Elinor Ochs’ article entitled ‘Becoming a Speaker of a Culture,’...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Inclusive Teaching, Language Acquisition, Reflections about Education, Speaking and Spoken Language, Teacher Development

Embracing inclusive education in the ESL classroom: What students and parents have taught me.

19 de março de 2016

by Teresa Carvalho

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” ― Chinese Proverb This post is dedicated to all the caring and patient teachers out there who help their students have meaningful experiences learning a second language regardless of any limitations they may have. This post is also dedicated to all the parents who...Read More

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autism, dyslexia, inclusive education

ADHD students learning English – part 2

16 de fevereiro de 2015

by Antonio Coutelo

Learning foreign languages is an exciting experience that not only develops students’ mind, skills and attitudes, but also offers possibilities of changing one’s entire life. In my career of teaching English at Elementary and Secondary Schools and language institutes in Brazil I would often encounter children with special needs among my class. I taught many...Read More

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adhd, special needs education

ADHD students learning English – part 1

16 de janeiro de 2015

by Antonio Coutelo

Teaching ADHD students can be a difficult task when teachers are not aware of some particularities. ADHD children usually lack confidence. Therefore, they feel pleased when the teacher praises them. They also feel happy when their interests and abilities are acknowledged. I read a paper in which Natalia Turketi mentioned that inattentive children...Read More

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Dyslexic students in the EFL classroom

16 de novembro de 2014

by Antonio Coutelo

The word “dyslexia” comes from the Greek words “dys” (difficulty) and “lexia” (language), and is a language processing disorder that some people are born with. Although learning a new language can be very difficult for people with dyslexia – especially in the written form – it does not mean they have to give up on...Read More

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Teaching English to students with Down’s syndrome – part 2.

16 de outubro de 2014

by Antonio Coutelo

Last month, I brought the factors that are typical of many children with Down’s syndrome which facilitate and inhibit learing. In this context, it is important that we advance the discussion regarging second language learning. It is known by educators that children with Down’s syndrome typically have a speech and language impairment. According to the...Read More

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Down's syndrome, inclusive teaching

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