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English / Means — 2 Reviews
19
Feb 17

A different way to teach STEM.

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photo credit: kcolwell 257/365 Future Scientist via photopin (license)

If you are profe, surely you will sound the term STEM, or rather, abbreviations. STEM is an acronym for the English terms Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

This term was coined in the 90 por la National Science Foundation (NSF), and merely serves to group 4 large areas of knowledge in working scientists and engineers.

It related to this concept was developed a new way of teaching, together, Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology. This form of education was called "Education STEM".

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English / Means — 9 Reviews
11
Jul 16

How to teach English to kids in 2 years old.

Last week I received an email that could not make me more excited. It comes to Ade, a reader and follower of my Youtube channel, that the next course will face a great challenge: teach English to kids in two years in a country with a totally different culture than ours.

In your email, Ade told me that I was not sure how to deal with class, and what resources to use with very young children. Therefore, although today's post is particularly aimed at her, I hope that, all that next year we enfrentéis a similar challenge to help you.

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Infographics — 10 Reviews
24
Jan 16

Exceptional or mediocre, What kind of teacher are you?

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Last Saturday I had the opportunity to attend the event Grandes Profes, and I have to say that, each and every one of the presentations made me reflect on my role as a teacher and the work I do.

It is the second year that I attend this event, and I have realized that their main objective is not to teach us something in particular, Its main objective is to make us reflect and give us a “kick” of energy to continue fighting for a profession that is less and less valued.

There are many topics that were discussed throughout the day, but the central theme was the ATTITUDE. The attitude that makes some teachers better than others. The ENERGY that makes the difference between exceptional and mediocre teachers, or "less good" as I prefer to say.

But, then, What Makes One Teacher Better Than Another? What has made César Bona one of the best teachers in the world? Is your knowledge? Is your experience?

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English / Means — No comments
27
Sep 15

Teaching with actual materials in the English classroom.

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photo credit: via photopin (license)

When we speak of teaching languages ​​to adults, using real materials is commonplace and common classes. But when it comes to children, It is somewhat less common and widespread. It seems that we should teach children to adapt texts and materials, and we are not very used to teach with real materials. Sincerely, I think this is a mistake for several reasons.

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