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Teacher language development: I’m starting with the woman in the mirror

5 de setembro de 2015

Inspired by Higor Cavalcante’s webinar for BrELT “Hi, my name is Natalia, and I have a problem with prepositions* in English.” “Hi, Natalia.” We all have our sore spots in terms of language proficiency. Hopefully, they change along our language learning history, as we study, practice the language, learn more, find other areas that need...Read More

Teacher Development

higor cavalcante, language development, teacher development

The Exposure Conundrum

21 de agosto de 2015

by Henrick Oprea

I honestly believe that learning a language is a lot closer to learning a musical instrument than it is to preparing for a school exam. I also clearly remember the day that I shared with my guitar instructor that I’d finally bought a case for my guitar – surprisingly, he wasn’t thrilled and simply asked...Read More

Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

language assessment, Language Exposure, Productive Skills, Receptive Skills, teacher beliefs, Teacher education

Is teaching a lonely profession?

9 de agosto de 2015

by Rubens Heredia

Is teaching a lonely profession? Teaching, in all its forms, is an activity that requires social interaction, and this chance to interact with people while playing a role in their development is probably among the most common reasons that draw people to our profession. Nonetheless, many teachers with whom I talk to share the impression...Read More

Career, Teacher Development

career, conferences, professional development, teacher development

I used to think… (Part 2)

8 de agosto de 2015

by Isabela Villas Boas

Last month I posted half of my public school student-teachers’ reflections on what they used to think when they began their careers as teachers. Now it’s time to know what the other half wrote on this topic. You will see how their beliefs on topics such as methodology, use of textbooks, native-like pronunciation, and students’...Read More

Teacher Development

teacher beliefs

Always check instructions, always check instructions, always check instructions, always check…………

3 de agosto de 2015

by Dominic Walters

If you look up the word ´mantra´ in a dictionary, you will probably come across one of two defintions. Firstly, it can be a sacred verbal formula used in Hinduism, which is repeated in prayer or meditation. Or secondly, it is a commonly repeated word or phrase, which often becomes a truism, regardless of its...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

education, teacherautonomy, teacherdevelopment

Multi-level Classrooms: a challenge worth facing

27 de julho de 2015

by Laura Miccoli

Hi! As a teaching consultant in public and private schools, I often hear teachers complain about problems in multi-level classrooms. With 30-40 students in class, they dream of smaller and leveled classes – something difficult to implement given the spacing logistics of breaking a group in three and having three teachers instead of just one...Read More

Classroom Experiences, Classroom Management, Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

grouping procedures, multi-level classes, teaching tips

– “Seminars and conferences? No, thanks. Been there, done that, took a selfie. I’ve seen it all.”

20 de julho de 2015

by Edmilson Chagas

If, like me, you have been in the field of TEFL for what I choose to call a substantial amount of time, you have probably (over)heard teachers, or even work colleagues say, “I’ve participated in so many seminars and conferences that I really don’t see the point of keeping attending them anymore. I’ve seen it...Read More

Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

professional development, teacher development

A community of giants

19 de julho de 2015

by Higor Cavalcante

I will start this month’s post by apologizing, and for two different reasons. First, I haven’t posted on RichmondShare since January, and I am truly very sorry for that. I was finishing my first book (yay!) and saying I’ve been really snowed under lately is putting it mildly. But I’m back – thanks for waiting!...Read More

Career, Teacher Development

BRAZ-TESOL, conferences, IATEFL

I used to think…

8 de julho de 2015

by Isabela Villas Boas

Have you ever thought about what you used to think about teaching when you started and how this has changed as the years went by? This was the topic of my very first class with a group of experienced public school teachers. After reading a blog post by Shelley Wright entitled I used to think…,...Read More

Teacher Development

methodology, teacher beliefs

Are girls better than boys at language?

1 de julho de 2015

by Carol Lethaby

This month, I want to pick up the theme of the brain and language learning and consider the controversial topic of sex differences. There has existed a belief for some time that girls are innately better at language than boys. Gurian (2005 in Eliot, 2009) argues that girls are up to eighteen months ahead of...Read More

Reflections about Education, Teacher Development

gender, neuroscience, teacher development

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