10 portfolio assessment advantages in second language learning and ESL classes, including critical thinking and learner autonomy Author: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl Video of portfolio assessment advantages Watch this video on YouTube Abstract These days, EFL/ESL learning and/or teaching have become so mechanical. Language learners do lack adequate autonomy, consciousness, and critical thinking. On…
Triggering genuine interaction and critical thinking in ESL classes through challenging questions to optimize classroom interaction and social presence among L2 learners Author: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl Video of genuine interaction in ESL classes Watch this video on YouTube Abstract These days, insufficient attention is being paid to the significance of proper questions, the…
پرورش کودک دوزبانه اگرچه کار چندان ساده ای نیست، ولی فواید بسیاری زیادی دارد. به عنوان مثال، یک کودک دوزبانه یا چندزبانه معمولا باهوش تر و اجتماعی تر می باشد. در این مقاله، قصد داریم به مهمترین فواید پرورش کودک دوزبانه و راه های رسیدن به این هدف ارزشمند بپردازیم. چه کودکی دوزبانه است؟ برای…
English Presentation | Creativity English Presentation | Creativity Watch this video on YouTube How to Give a Significant Presentation Write the script of your Lecture: Noun1. a formal talk on a serious or specialist subject given to a group of people, especially students: We went to a lecture on Italian art. Who’s giving the lecture this afternoon? 2. an…
English Presentation Creative Thinking Watch this video on YouTube Handout Provided by the Lecturer What is the definition of creative thinking? What is brainstorming? How is creative thinking stimulated? What are the major differences between creative thinking and critical thinking? Is creative thinking exactly synonymous with artistic abilities? How can you improve your creative thinking?…
English Presentation Careful Planning vs. Creativity English Presentation Careful Planning vs. creativity Watch this video on YouTube Handout Provided by the Lecturer According to the lecturer, which one of the following attributes (creativity or careful planning) carries more weight when it comes to your success and accomplishment in life? What is the first step you…
Controversial 1100 Words You Need Controversial 1100 Words You Need /ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ (adj) Controversial definition arousing disagreement or discussion, causing argument, argumentative, contentious, debatable, provocative, notorious, scandalous, hot, heated: Example Controversial essays have either be controversial speeches or controversial essays. The controversial topics are quite usually strong opinions on a certain topic. Whenever you choose to…
Captious 601 Words You Need to Know Definition too critical and fault-finding especially over unimportant and trivial matters, censorious, caviling, quibbling, hair-splitting, nitpicking, hypercritical, pedantic Example Has this happened to you before? It has to me, and unfortunately, this behavior is quite typical of critical and captious people. No matter what you say, critical people…
Reading Practice on Creativity Reading Practice on Creativity What is creative thinking? Creative thinking is the ability to look at things differently, and find new ways of solving problems. Creative thinking skills are definitely not just for ‘creative types’ like artists and musicians. Everyone can benefit from creative thinking from time to time. Source: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/…
Learner-centered Method Learner-centered method is principally concerned with learner needs, wants, and situations. These methods such as Communicative Language Teaching seek to provide opportunities for learners to practice preselected, presequenced linguistic structures and communicative notions/functions through meaning-focused activities, assuming that a preoccupation with form and function will ultimately lead to target language mastery and that…