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[innovate · motivate · educate] Pearson Educación de Perú
Michael Harris has taught
in Spain, Bolivia and Colombia. From 1982 to 1992 he taught at the
British Institute for Young Learners in Madrid, where he was responsible
for setting up the Junior Department (11-14 year olds). From 1992
to 1996 he also taught English at the University of Alcalá
de Henares. At the moment he is involved in teacher training in Spain
and other parts of the world. Michael is the co-author of World Class,
World Club, Opportunities and New Opportunities. He has also published
articles and methodology books on the following topics: Syllabus design;
self-assessment: continuous assessment and testing; learner development;
oral skills; culture and language learning.
This
session will look at the three main stages of the process of
communication in the classroom (for both writing and speaking).
Ironically, the last stage should always come first. What we
do after writing or speaking affects the nature of the communication
we can expect. Only by ensuring that what students say is actually
listened to or read can we give communication any real purpose
or meaning. Secondly, comes the vital stage of preparation:
what we do in the lessons beforehand; how we focus on the language
and strategies essential for communication; how we help students
marshal ideas; the opportunities we give students to draft or
rehearse. The final stage, that of performance itself, is where
our role as teachers involves either standing back, encouraging
and listening (for speaking) or rolling up our sleeves and giving
feedback and advice (for writing).
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Prado Este 4491, Surco. Perú
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