CLT is based on the idea that the goal of language learning is communication. And it considers that many fundamental communication activities are spoken. The theories, ideas, and practices in this book are mainly based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) INTRODUCTION from textbook (Snow)

Presenter: Laura Mizuha Chapter 1 – Language Teacher as Language Learner

Why should an English Teacher be a successful English Language learner? p4 -Teachers don’t need to have perfect English, but they need good command. p4 - Most students don’t need to be native-speakers of English (to get a job, to study science, to travel), so ‘native’ language should not be the goal for them. p5 - Teachers often feel unconfident. Two bad effects: It shows an unconfident role model. It distracts from your teaching ability.

Personal Example I teach (or taught) English Swimming Math Being like a native speaker is like trying to be a professional athlete. You ARE NOT THE ATHLETE, you are the COACH. Sports has many roles: Coach, defense coach, team psychologist, doctor Players, goalie, defense, kicker

Personal Experience

Why should an English Teacher be an experienced English Learner? p6 - If you have learned a language then you know how to help your students, OF COURSE. p7 – You have more empathy for students. p7 – If you continue to learn, you will be a good role model.

Personal Experience When I was young, my sister was a very good student… and I was so-so. I remember how hard school was/is. Some friends and teachers helped me to succeed. Also, I know learning a language is hard.

Language Learning Projects (LLP) p9 - LLP is your plan for continuing to learn. 3 generalizations about your life: 1. You don’t have much opportunity to use English 2. You are busy 3. You probably study alone p10 - Getting Ready (ask yourself) 1. How much time do I have? 2. What opportunities do I have? 3. What do I like doing in English?

Language Learning Projects (LLP) p11 – 4 main steps: 1. Choosing a (specific) goal. 2. Choosing study and practice methods. 3. Planning where, when, and how long. 4. Setting measuring criteria Breakthrough concept One problem of LLP – specific goals might feel small in a big topic of Learning English… but little by little. Breakthrough point – when you can take the skill you learned and use it. More breakthroughs will improve your overall skills.

Example – Basic English LLP Goal: Build up my English skills (because I haven’t studied for a long time) Material: Learn English Website: livemocha.com Plan: Two times each week, I will study lessons in this course for 20 minutes. Method: Register for the website, choose my level (beginner, intermediate, etc) and go through the lessons one-by-one. Criteria for measuring progress: I will have succeeded if I Can complete one unit in one month and remember what I have learned. Extended measure: Choose two or three phrases or vocabulary that I learned and use them in class time with the teacher or other students.

Example - Reading FLUENCY LLP Goal: Build my reading fluency Material: Readings from the internet Plan: 2/week, I will read easy English stories for 15 minutes. Then summarize. Method: Read a story. Try to read smoothly (my eyes move smoothly) Summarize the story (speaking or writing). Criteria for measuring progress: I will have succeeded if I Short-term measure: Read smoothly and tell the story again. Long-term measure: Read 8 stories in a month and I can say or write them from my memory. Extended measure: Keep a learning journal and write 8 stories that I have heard. NOTE: Use EASY readings. You should understand 95% of the words on the page (95/100 words).

Looking Ahead p13 - Remember: update and practice your OWN language learning to have effective teaching. Learn about process of language learning (LL) Examine and reflect on your own LL. Continues your own LL (of English or other language)

Discussion Questions 1. What is your foreign language learning experience? Does it help the way the you teach? Explain. 2. Do you think it’s better to learn English from a native speaker of English or someone who has learned English as a second language? Why? 3. Did you have a teacher who you loved so much? Why? Describe that teacher. 4. What is the hardest part of learning English? Explain. 5. What are your goals for improving your English? What are the challenges? Explain

Discussion Directions In a group, discuss ALL 5 questions (Portuguese or English). 1 person, please take notes in English. Please write your ideas and discussion points on each large poster. After a few minutes, you will pass your paper to the next group. One group will present one poster each.

Thank you! This was an example presentation. Starting with Ch4, you and a partner will present a chapter from the book. You can check my website, but I will explain more next week. Don’t worry. I will HELP you as much as you need.