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Dictation

October 23, 2008 in dictation | No comments

Ian White a highly respected member of Izmir University of Economics’ Teacher Training Team (Turkey), facilitated an excellent session on dictation in which a wide variety of views were expressed on dictation. Sorry for any additions or omissions, Ian. Read the rest of this entry »

A short history of testing

February 18, 2008 in testing | No comments

It is useful to view testing from a historical perspective for two reasons:

  • It enables us to relate current developments in the field to what has preceded them.
  • Methods of testing rarely die out, but are more often than not adapted or continue to exist in modified forms in different parts of the world. Although various stages or periods in the development of testing can be identified, many of the testing techniques associated with these periods remain in use today.

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    47 things you can do with a text…

    February 10, 2008 in Activities, texts | No comments

    Perhaps you are very limited in terms of resources for teaching, or you find your resources are inadequete to your learners’ needs. Here are some ideas that you can use with texts. I developed this list while working in Azerbaijan where we only used authentic material - for every level, including beginners… Read the rest of this entry »

    Drawing dictation

    February 10, 2008 in Activities, dictation, vocabulary | No comments

    Drawing dictation is an activity adapted from Christopher Sion’s excellent: Recipes for Tired Teachers.

    pdficon_small.gif Download the plan here

    pdficon_small.gif Download the key here.

    Aim: To introduce and recycle simple lexis related to geometry in a project.
    Level: Pre-int and higher.
    Materials: The plan and key.
    Time: For all stages, allow 180 minutes depending on how you exploit opportunities for recycling.

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