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Two purple public phones on a yellow brick wall
Date
28 November 2019 - 14:21

My new classroom techniques and activities for 2019

Teacher and author Larry Ferlazzo shares the activities, resources and methods for learning that he is testing, three months into his school year.

Tags
Teaching resources, Teaching
pipette with pink liquid over many test tubes
Date
16 October 2019 - 09:40

How I built a virtual lab for schools

How do you teach practical science without physical equipment? Job Adeleke Oyebisi tells us how a 3D virtual laboratory works.

Tags
Science, Technology, Teaching resources
Plastic bottles and plastic waste
Date
23 September 2019 - 12:36

Five ways to re-use plastic bottles in a primary class

British Council teacher Siham Bouzourene tells us how she turned plastic bottles into learning tools for her primary English language class in Algeria.

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Teaching, Teaching resources, English language
'What counts is a teacher's subject knowledge, willingness to adapt lessons and think outside the box.' Image (c) Jo Szczepanska, used under licence and adapted from the original.
Date
04 October 2017 - 19:08

Tips for teaching in a low-tech classroom

As a teacher, you can't always rely on a steady internet connection, consistent electricity, or working technology. We’am Hamdan advises on how to adapt lessons in a low-tech environment.

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Teaching resources, Teaching, Professional development, English language
'By becoming a specialist, you refine your teaching and make yourself a source of expertise.' Image (c) Carl Heyerdahl, used under licence and adapted from the original.
Date
05 September 2017 - 16:16

Teachers' professional development: a few things to consider

How can teachers identify and build on their strengths, and make time for professional development? We asked Amy Lightfoot and Deepali Dharmaraj.

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Professional development, Teaching, Teaching resources, Learning resources
'Most villages [in Burma] have at least one monastery.' Image (c) sasint, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
11 July 2017 - 15:53

Modern teaching in a traditional Burmese monastery

What happens when teachers at a traditional Burmese monastery learn the latest teaching techniques? Jonathan Bennett explains.

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Teaching, Teaching resources, Cultural relations
'You can use songs to develop broader comprehension and critical thinking skills.' Mariana Vusiatytska, licensed under non-exclusive copyright and adapted from the original.
Date
05 July 2017 - 11:07

Ways to use song lyrics to improve comprehension

Winner of the TeachingEnglish blog award Miguel Míguez explains how teachers can use song lyrics in the classroom.

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English language, Teaching resources, Learning resources
'No two people are alike, but everyone has something in common.' Image (c) JarkkoManty, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
26 June 2017 - 15:19

How to include children with special educational needs and disabilities

We asked Reem Al Hout, Principal of the American Academy of Beirut, a school which includes children with special educational needs (SEN), about the benefits of inclusion.

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Teaching resources, Equal opportunities and diversity, Teaching
'Movie dialogue is a treasure trove of realistic interaction.' Image (c) dbreen, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
22 May 2017 - 19:35

How to use movie dialogue in the classroom

Language teacher Martina Limburg Loučková explains why using movie dialogue in the classroom can be an interactive and fun way to help learners and teachers.

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English language, Teaching resources, Film
'With focus and attention, students can reach their learning goals and stay motivated.' Image (c) TeroVesalainen, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
18 May 2017 - 14:48

Two tools to help you set learning goals

Multiple winner of the TeachingEnglish blog award, Aoife McLoughlin, explains how to set learning goals.

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English language, Schools, Learning resources, Teaching resources
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