The ambiguity of having ideal learners comes when the student who is quiet but disciplined and thoughtful is compared with the one who is participative and spontaneous and perhaps less proactive. What weights the most when put into balance? There is a lot of stereotype in the topic, starting with the fact that plenty of … Continue reading Balance: The motiv-action
“Your choice”: The montessori method.
The Montessori method, developed by Maria Montessori and used around the world for more than a century, was born relying on the idea of presenting an alternative method as oposition to the traditional education. This method emphasized the potential children have to discover knowledge. Therefore, recognizing, initiating and developing their own learning style. The … Continue reading “Your choice”: The montessori method.
The issue with communication: A pragmatic view.
By Daniel López "By the way, what is communication?" it is probably one of those questions that cannot be answered by spitting a short and simple definition. Perhaps due to its wide range of views, perceptions, diverse definitions, or dimensions. Nonetheless, skipping the "definition" issue, just assuming a general understanding of communication by pairing it … Continue reading The issue with communication: A pragmatic view.
El bloque H.
Siendo miembro del Magazine "Postscript" del programa Licenciatura en bilingüismo de la Universidad Tecnólogica de Pereira. Hace un par de años me dí a la tarea de indagar un poco en cuanto al nacimiento, historia y construcción del bloque H. Renombrado recientemente como bloque 12. Por: Daniel López Salazar. Narrado por: Victoria Luisa Aristizábal (Coordinadora … Continue reading El bloque H.
Critical Thinking and language skills.
Open discussion related to the influence of a critical thinking model on language development. https://youtu.be/mkjUVfUS2GQ
Joining the “unknown society”
By: Daniel López Hands sweating, dry mouth, sleepless eyes; Am I ready to leave? Am I ready to survive completely by my own? What if something happens? What if I do not make friends? This could be the last thoughts of many of us before we got into the boat and sailed overseas looking for … Continue reading Joining the “unknown society”
Perspectives
By Daniel López “Curiosity is the most powerful unknown knowledge we have” There is certain curiosity in all of us that lead us to discover, learn and explore new frontiers. However, how beneficial is it to know where people, traditions, expressions, or even words come from? Besides getting involved into general knowledge, the fact … Continue reading Perspectives
The impact of the exposure to authentic input on the speaking skill
Reflective essay: The impact of the exposure to authentic input on the speaking skill. by: Daniel López Introduction This project aims to develop some insights related to the stimulus authentic input during classroom sessions has on the development of language skills; particularly the speaking skill of students who are taking courses of English as a second … Continue reading The impact of the exposure to authentic input on the speaking skill
Beyond the curriculum: TEACHING THE INVISIBLE
Beyond the curriculum: TEACHING THE INVISIBLE. Reflection made from the process of bilingualism in a vulnerable community. By: Daniel López . As teachers stepping into a classroom for the very first time represents more than what words can express; anxiety, excitement or even fear. Many nights were spent over thinking of that first time, What should … Continue reading Beyond the curriculum: TEACHING THE INVISIBLE
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