02 June, 2008
This Week's Contest: Audio in the Classroom
The subject of our contest this week is giving feedback: when, where and how. Most wrote to say they gave feedback instantly as soon as a mistake was made; one mentioned that he'd had to adjust to teaching in Europe (where feedback is expected) from teaching in Asia (where it can sometimes cause a loss of face for the student). However, our favorite reply came from Marty B. in Lisbon, Portugal. Marty gives feedback on-the-spot, but he doesn't speak: he raises a small red flag. The student is then given a chance to self-correct before Marty provides the correct answer. "Everybody here is football-mad," says Marty, "and so they completely understand getting a red flag!" Clever, sir: you’ve "scored" five free English Toolbox credits!
For our next contest, we would appreciate you telling us if and how you use audio in your classes. Do you play cassette tapes or CD’s that come with standard workbooks? Do you record any native-English materials from television or radio (e.g., CNN news reports)? Do you download podcasts? The most creative application of audio -- or the best reason not to use it -- will garner the sender five free English Toolbox credits, even if s/he does not currently subscribe. Send your contributions to info@englishtoolbox.com by 15 June.
For our next contest, we would appreciate you telling us if and how you use audio in your classes. Do you play cassette tapes or CD’s that come with standard workbooks? Do you record any native-English materials from television or radio (e.g., CNN news reports)? Do you download podcasts? The most creative application of audio -- or the best reason not to use it -- will garner the sender five free English Toolbox credits, even if s/he does not currently subscribe. Send your contributions to info@englishtoolbox.com by 15 June.
Labels: EFL, teaching English, TEFL
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