1. Ana Giorganashvili May, 2013, Telavi

2. * How we started * The problems * What is achieved * The real examples * The reasons for continuing

3. Sweet memories

4. Dedicated teachers

5. The very first notion

6. Classroom management Students’ behavior Principals’ and other teachers’ scepticism New methodologies Enhancing students’ knowledge Assessment system Modern technology

7. *”At first, I didn’t like when the students moved around in a circle to match pictures and words…but now it is easier…students understand that they are learning something in a different way.” *”students are excited about coming to English classes because they look forward to doing interesting activities”. *”I have given up shouting at the students. Students are more attentive.”

8. Classroom management

9. Motivated students

10. Group work arose interest

11. Using the same approach with other classes and integration with other disciplines Having lesson plans Using visual materials Sharing ideas Giving advice Integrated lessons

12. Earth Day

13. Professional growth and new methodology “Now I am using games for young learners.” “ I learned how to use and define new materials which are different from the text.” “I learned how to use a Venn diagram….to make categories so that students could make a comparison.” “At first, my students didn’t write. Now they write.” ‘I’ve learned how to organize the lesson.” “Drawing is a good idea for first year students.” “I learned to give examples.”

14. Using modern technology

16. Main principles of the English lessons at our school Improve civic education knowledge Develop self-confidence Develop productive skills Raise motivation Raise citizenship awareness

17. Topics for lessons Culture Holidays Festivals Landmarks

18. Festivals

19. Landmarks

20. If you can’t see it, hear it, touch it, taste it or smell it, you can’t be sure your audience really learnt something. ( Herings)

21. Results Teachers Learners “Now I know what to do and how to work.” “ I can achieve something new in my classroom.” “I am more active and creative after this training.” “I became more responsible as a teacher.” “Now students have motivation to learn new knowledge and new vocabulary.” “Now, the weak students also speak.” “We know more about the civic educational topics.”

22. ELCE must go on Teachers’ opinions Future activities “we need more and more trainings to improve our teaching” “The course enables other teachers to get credits in a scheme” “This will help everyone to pass certificate exams’ “I’ve made friends with other English teachers and that’s an incentive to go to more trainings in future.” Scaffolding as one of the tools of planning the lessons. Developing interactive skills Different teaching theories Effective ways of classroom management

23. Thank you for your attention!