This is the transcript for the #ELTchat on July 13 2011 11P.M. British Summertime
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
10:58 |
RT @bethcagnol: It's almost time for #ELTCHAT isn't it? > Yes :-) |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
10:58 |
understanding, comprehension and aplication of knowledge does not promote critical thinks skills ss need to read between the lines. #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
10:58 |
It's almost time for #ELTCHAT isn't it? |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
10:59 |
Welcome to #ELTchat we are talking about developing Critical Thinking skills |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
10:59 |
RT @AtefAbdoo: Can't wait for #eltchat to start :) #elt #esl #efl > promotion of Critical Thinking Promotion - hope 4 lots of ideas |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:00 |
RT @ShellTerrell: Welcome to #ELTchat we are talking about developing Critical Thinking skills |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:00 |
Looking forward to this one #eltchat |
larsgh1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:00 |
RT @Marisa_C: In a few minutes please join our 9 P.M. (British Summertime) #ELTchat on How to promote critical thinking |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:00 |
understanding, comprehension and application of knowledge does not promote CTS SS need to read between the lines #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:00 |
RT @akhssass: understanding, comprehension and aplication of knowledge does not promote critical thinks skills ss need to read between the lines. #eltchat |
larsgh1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:00 |
RT @ShellTerrell: Welcome to #ELTchat we are talking about developing Critical Thinking skills |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:01 |
@ShellTerrell and me are going to be your moderators - if new to #ELTchat please ask us for help - remember to add the hashtag to ur tweets! |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:01 |
RT @ShellTerrell: Welcome to #ELTchat we are talking about developing Critical Thinking skills |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
@hartle not for me! #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
So, does critical thinking come naturally? #eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
we should encourage students to sythesize , analyse and evalute content to improve critical thinking skills #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
RT @bethcagnol: For the next hour, my tweets will be about #ELTCHAT. Come join us! Sorry if I fill up your twitter feed. #ELTCHAT is where it's at. |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
RT @bethcagnol: For the next hour, my tweets will be about #ELTCHAT. Come join us! Sorry if I fill up your twitter feed. #ELTCHAT is where it's at. |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
Good evening #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
For the next hour, my tweets will be about #ELTCHAT. Come join us! Sorry if I fill up your twitter feed. #ELTCHAT is where it's at. |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell and me are going to be your moderators - if new to #ELTchat please ask us for help - remember to add the hashtag to ur tweets! |
weemooseus |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
@ShellTerrell So, what is the definition of "Critical Thinking Skills"? #ELTchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:02 |
4 a successful critical thinking Ss should be able to ask th right questions #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
@bethcagnol Bon soir #ELTCHAT |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
#eltchat hi everyone! |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
#eltchat - Use graphic organisers to help critical thinking like: http://bit.ly/qf8gwZ #exploratree |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
@bcnpaul1 Hi Paul how are u? #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
@hartle some Ss are naturally skilled #eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
no we sharppen our critical thinking skills not natural #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
@Fuertesun Bon soir Leahn! #ELTCHAT |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
RT @hartle: So, does critical thinking come naturally? #eltchat > To some it does but not to all - like all other abilities I guess |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
RT @hartle: So, does critical thinking come naturally? #eltchat <I don't think so. But maybe like common sense - some ppl do, some don't |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
for the next hr my tweets dedicated to #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
#eltchat@hartle it takes practice #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
@Marisa_C @ShellTerrell Hourah to our #ELTCHAT moderators!! Marisa and Shelly! |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:03 |
RT @barbsaka: Have you voted for today's #ELTchat topic? http://bit.ly/oBZ3kJ There's still time! > And looks like I might be moderating too |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
RT @lu_bodeman: RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Use graphic organisers to help critical thinking like: http://bit.ly/qf8gwZ #exploratree >> Good idea |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
#eltchat - Reflect #ESOL takes a Freirian (sp?) approach to promoting critical thought/discussion see: http://bit.ly/nqk5q1 |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
@hartle I believe it's both innate and acquired after educational training. By the way, hello, everyone! #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Use graphic organisers to help critical thinking like: http://bit.ly/qf8gwZ #exploratree >> Good idea |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
maybe critical thinking is a mature thing you can only teach the reasoning ... #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
RT @Fuertesun: @hartle not for me! #eltchat no, I think we tend to believe what we read far too readily #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
tweets dedicated to #eltchat for the next hour - thanks! |
yitzha_sarwono |
13/7/2011 |
11:04 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @barbsaka: Have you voted for today's #ELTchat topic? http://bit.ly/oBZ3kJ There's still time! > And looks like I might be moderating too |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
what, where and when questions do not sharppen critical thinking skills. but, why , how , do you thing .... promote CT #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
it's never really been explicitly taught but I think it happens all the time #eltchat |
CoreyBelliveau |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
#eltchat students benefit from explicit teaching of thinking strategies. |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
RT @Zwrzi: @hartle I believe it's both innate and acquired after educational training. By the way, hello, everyone! #eltchat > Hi Georgia! |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
RT @NoraTouparlaki: @Marisa_C shouldn't we find ways to help students promote their critical thinking? wondering.. #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
The real challenge is developing critical thinking in L2 when there are some cultural inhibitions to do it in L1 #eltchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Reflect #ESOL takes a Freirian (sp?) approach to promoting critical thought/discussion http://bit.ly/nqk5q1 |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
@Marisa_C shouldn't we find ways to help students promote their critical thinking? wondering.. #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
RT @Marisa_C: Crtical thinking a higher order thinking ability - right next to Creative thinking #ELTchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
RT @akhssass: we should encourage students to sythesize , analyse and evalute content to improve critical thinking skills #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
Crtical thinking a higher order thinking ability - right next to Creative thinking #ELTchat |
mickstout |
13/7/2011 |
11:05 |
@Marisa_C @barbsaka Man! Wednesday is such a bad night for me :-( Hopefully I'll be able to join #ELTchat sometime during the summer break. |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
@hartle Graphic organisers are information gatherers not particularly oriented towards critical thinking #eltchat #exploratree |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
RT @weemooseus: @ShellTerrell So, what is the definition of "Critical Thinking Skills"? #ELTchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
RT @MarianSteiner: The real challenge is developing critical thinking in L2 when there are some cultural inhibitions to do it in L1 #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
@CoreyBelliveau What kind of strategies do you use with your students? #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell and me are going to be your moderators - if new to #ELTchat please ask us for help - remember to add the hashtag to ur tweets! |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
@Marisa_C yeah, I always feel an inductive approach helps... #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
Some ss don't want to make the effort. I've tried, so I'm anxious to see what'll come up in today's #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Use graphic organisers to help critical thinking like: http://bit.ly/qf8gwZ #exploratree >> Nice :-) |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
RT @MarianSteiner: The real challenge is developing critical thinking in L2 when there are some cultural inhibitions to do it in L1 #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
RT @Marisa_C: Critical thinking a requirement if we are to use discovery learning and problem solving oriented teaching #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:06 |
Critical thinking a requirement if we are to use discovery learning and problem solving oriented teaching #ELTchat |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
@sandymillin don't give them the grammar rule, etc... ask them to work it out from the evidence #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
RT @theteacherjames: Teaching critical thinking can make our lessons really substantial & memorable. #eltchat > agree with that |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
RT @MarianSteiner: The real challenge is developing critical thinking in L2 when there are some cultural inhibitions to do it in L1 #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
It's HOW the learners use the information collected to make decisions that I think is important - in that sense they help #ELTchat :-) |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
@Marisa_C I read graphic organizers can help with CT #eltchat #exploratree |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
RT @pysproblem81: @Marisa_C yeah, I always feel an inductive approach helps... #eltchat <may be a stupid question, but what's this? |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
If students believe everything the read, the shouldn t read. read between the lines #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
Me too! "@bcnpaul1: for the next hr my tweets dedicated to #eltchat" |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
@MarianSteiner Any input on getting through the inhibitions to do it in the L1? #ELTCHAT |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
RT @Marisa_C: Critical thinking a requirement if we are to use discovery learning and problem solving oriented teaching #ELTchat >> yes! |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
Teaching critical thinking is the kind of subject that can make our lessons really substantial & memorable. #eltchat |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:07 |
RT @Marisa_C: @hartle Graphic organisers are information gatherers not particularly oriented towards critical thinking #eltchat #exploratree |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
RT @Marisa_C: Crtical thinking a higher order thinking ability - right next to Creative thinking #ELTchat there are a few steps on the way |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
#eltchat oops - that is poetry and stories |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
RT @bcnpaul1: RT @theteacherjames: Teaching critical thkg can make our lessons + substantial & memorable. #eltchat > agree with that >> me 2 |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
@Fuertesun I suppose deciding on information categories can do sth towards developing critical thinking - yes #eltchat #exploratree |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
@Marisa_C agree and it shows the development of L2 #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
@ShellTerrell evenin' ms.shelly! :) #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
#eltchat Our new program in Israel for high-school requires Eng TS to teach these skills through poetry. we've got a list of skills |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
RT @Marisa_C: It's HOW the learners use the information collected to make decisions that I think is important - in that sense they help #ELTchat :-) |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:08 |
@Marisa_C Yes.. that's where they help #ELTchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
Hi everyone, isnΒ΄t games based learning the best way to develop critical thinking? Esp for BE students. #eltchat |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
@MarianSteiner Interesting thought. Please say more. #ELTchat Hello from Buenos Aires! |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
@Marisa_C Ct or higher thinking? #ELTchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
Students send their piece of work around to others and each of them provides constructive feedback for improving the work. #eltchat |
DougiesDen |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
How much does improving Critical Thinking hv 2 do with whts personally critical 2 the person? #onesizefitsall #ELTchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @NoraTouparlaki: @Marisa_C shouldn't we find ways to help students... #eltchat I'm sure we http://ow.ly/1uAf4d our work |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
First they should be careful the words that lead to the meaning to learn critical thinking #eltchat |
tdsig |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
RT @naomishema: Just Posted: A Picture Guide to Being a Teacher http://bit.ly/p8tdeh #eltchat #deafed #spedchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
@bethcagnol so far, letting sts do mind maps about topics really encouraged them to develop their own knowledge > experience #eltchat |
AnthonyGaughan |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
RT @naomishema: Just Posted: A Picture Guide to Being a Teacher http://bit.ly/p8tdeh #eltchat #deafed #spedchat |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
@naomishema Can you elaborate on that please. How ? #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
@harrisonmike exactly - any discovery learning or language awareness activ involves critical thinking #ELTchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
Better than I put! RT @pysproblem81: @sandymillin don't give them the grammar rule, etc.. ask them to work it out from the evidence #eltchat |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
RT @pysproblem81: @sandymillin don't give them the grammar rule, etc... ask them to work it out from the evidence #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
@harrisonmike @pysproblem81 Thanks! #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
I think @brad5patterson recent blog post is related to this #ELTCHAT http://t.co/tVov7bC |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:09 |
@mickstout :-( haven't been able to moderate early chat myself for weeeks! TP time #ELTchat |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
@harrisonmike @pysproblem81 @sandymillin Teach them grammar inductively, that is! #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
RT @CoreyBelliveau: #eltchat students benefit from explicit teaching of thinking strategies. > completely agree, so how to do it? |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
@harrisonmike I thnk so #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: isnΒ΄t games based learning the best way to develop critical thinking? Esp for BE students. #eltchat > it's one way |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
RT @vickyloras: With vocabulary,we should let them find out the meaning on their own-context #ELTChat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
@Marisa_C How much depends on how engaged the students are, and how you direct it. Am I on the right lines? #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
@naomishema What kind of things does the list include? #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
RT @vickyloras: With vocabulary,we should let them find out the meaning on their own-context #ELTChat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Hi everyone, isnΒ΄t games based learning the best way to develop critical thinking? Esp for BE students. #eltchat |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
With vocabulary,we should let them find out the meaning on their own-context #ELTChat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:10 |
RT @Marisa_C: any discovery learning or language awareness activ involves critical thinking #ELTchat > true & some forget this |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @mcneilmahon: RT @CoreyBelliveau: #eltchat Include problem soliving activities and decision making games |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
RT @ShellTerrell: It's important students learn to question #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @akhssass: what, where and when questions do not sharppen critical thinking skills. but, why , how , do you think... promote CT #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
In Korea I found critical skills lacking with many of (adult, teacher) sts. Me: What did you think of the film? St: It was good. #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
It's important students learn to question #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @CoreyBelliveau: #eltchat Include problem soliving activities and decision making games |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
What do we mean by CT?#eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
RT @vickyloras: With vocabulary,we should let them find out the meaning on their own-context #ELTChat _so fro… (cont) http://deck.ly/~P0kcZ |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
RT @akhssass: what, where and when questions do not sharppen critical thinking skills. but, why , how , do you think... promote CT #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:11 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @vickyloras: With vocabulary,we should let them find out the meaning on their own-context #ELTChat |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
@harrisonmike I'd guess most things can be taken critically - just ask lots of the right questions.... #eltchat (gross oversimplication?) |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
@akhssass what's the four X theory? and the SQ4R? thanks! #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @akhssass: Students send their piece of work around to others and each of them provides constructive feedback for improving the work. #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @NoraTouparlaki: RT @ShellTerrell: It's important students learn to question #eltchat ask for causes, find solutions, explanations etc |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
@ShellTerrell It's important students learn to question #eltchat >> Oh so true. And it's not always easy in one semester. |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @vickyloras: With vocabulary,we should let them find out the meaning on their own-context #ELTChat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
@eyespeakbrasil Autonomy involves decision making certainly #eltchat |
TESOL_Assn |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @Marisa_C: The transcript for the 12 P.M. #ELTchat on the Best Web 2.0 Resources for ELT is now up!!!! http://bit.ly/oWdNGY |
CoreyBelliveau |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
I believe that in order to be critical thinking, students need to make a decision or judgement about a topic or question #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @harrisonmike: @Marisa_C How much depends on how engaged the students are, and how you direct it. Am I on the right lines? #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
Asking students to make choices alone and then discuss w/partners is a good starting point #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @ShellTerrell: It's important students learn to question #eltchat ask for causes, find solutions, explanations etc |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @bcnpaul1: RT @eyespeakbrasil: isnΒ΄t games based learning the best way to develop critical thinking? Esp for BE students. #eltchat > it's one way |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
Learners need to ne aware of how the words writers choose and the content they pick reveals their attidtude and stance #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
Problem solving and discovering new perspectives on things = CT #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
It might be best descibed as reflective, or contemplative - yes? #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @mcneilmahon: RT @CoreyBelliveau: #eltchat Include problem soliving activities and decision making games |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
for me critical thinking in ELT means learner autonomy |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @ShellTerrell: It's important students learn to question #eltchat > and discuss various answers too :) |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @theteacherjames: In Korea I found critical skills lacking with many of (adult, teacher) sts. Me: What did you think of the film? St: It was good. #eltchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
Ok, what kind of topics in particular are good for promoting critical thinking? Grammar if approached thru discovery learning &... #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @theteacherjames: In Korea I found critical skills lacking with many of (adult, teacher) sts. Me: What did you think of the film? St: It was good. #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @vickyloras: With vocabulary,we should let them find out the meaning on their own-context #ELTChat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:12 |
in grammar we use the fou X theory in reading SQ4R to promote CT #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
Crit.Thinking is def. about developing autonomy & developing cognitive skills for lang. learning IMO #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
@Marisa_C CLIL is good for CT...or HOTS #ELTchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
@domi75P and try their best to use new clear words lead to the targeted meaning #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
Took a lot of work to try & draw them out, express & formulate opinions. Not about intelligence, but tools of expression & thought. #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
@ShellTerrell I sometimes invite students to question my approach in the classroom. It shocks a few, but gets them thinking. #ELTCHAT |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
RT @theteacherjames: In Korea I found critical skills lacking St: It was good. #eltchat Yes this use of "vague" adjectives very common. |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
Are any of you teachers of young or very young learners? And what kinds of crtitical thinking skills training can you include w YLs #ELTchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
RT @bethcagnol: @ShellTerrell It's important students learn to question #eltchat >> Oh so true. And it's not always easy in 1 semester.>true |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
7@hartle Critically viewing texts sounds interesting do u do this in class? #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
RT @domi75P: First they should be careful the words that lead to the meaning to learn critical thinking #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:13 |
#eltchat the list includes inferences, perspective, identifying cause and effect, evaluating, comparing classifying.... |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:14 |
@theteacherjames Might culture have sth to do with the extent to which CT is encouraged ? #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:14 |
#eltchat Hello all dear eltchat friends !! |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:14 |
RT @bethcagnol: @ShellTerrell I sometimes invite students to question my approach in the classroom. It shocks a few, but gets them thinking. #ELTCHAT |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:14 |
@Fuertesun As long as it's not just about learning /memorising the content - yes #ELTchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:14 |
@akhssass: in grammar we use the fou X theory in reading SQ4R to promote CT #eltchat I teach the SQ3R method too |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
RT @harrisonmike: Going out on a limb here: Coursebooks, when used in a linear fashion, and are the only resources DON'T promote critical thinking #eltchat |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
@mkofab definitely - Hofstede talks about 'power distance' varying between different cultures - high PD less likely to question.... #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
RT @Zwrzi: @mcneilmahon #eltchat Totally agree. Another starting point could be stop spoon-feeding the learners. #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
RT @barbarabujtas: RT @bcnpaul1: Crit.Thinking is def. about developing autonomy & developing cognitive skills for lang. learning IMO #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
.@SeanBanville's series on ideas to change the world could be used to promote CT - change SS' view of world? http://bit.ly/qVT9aj #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
RT@ShellTerrell "@akhssass: in grammar we use the fou X theory in reading SQ4R to promote CT #eltchat" I teach the SQ3R method too > ??? |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
RT @Fuertesun: 7@hartle Critically viewing do this in class? #eltchat Yes, see wiki work http://ow.ly/1uAfBp for advanced learners |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
@ShellTerrell @akhssass Survey question read recall reflect #eltchat |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
@mcneilmahon #eltchat Totally agree. Another starting point could be stop spoon-feeding the learners. |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
RT @bcnpaul1: Crit.Thinking is def. about developing autonomy & developing cognitive skills for lang. learning IMO #eltchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:15 |
Going out on a limb here: Coursebooks, when used in a linear fashion, and are the only resources DON'T promote critical thinking #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
#eltchat "the road not taken" was used for problem solving skills and inferences. Eng TS complaining bitterly should be taught in L1 first |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
RT @theteacherjames: @mcneilmahon @CoreyBelliveau Give them juicy materials to interact with, prompt & stimulate debate in groups. Offer alt. opinions #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
#eltchat critical thinking starts and ends at the students ! |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
@harrisonmike youΒ΄re right there! #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
@barbarabujtas: RT @Zwrzi: @mcneilmahon #eltchat Totally agree. Another starting point could be stop spoon-feeding the learners. #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
RT @Marisa_C: Are any of you teachers of young or very young learners? And what kinds of crtitical thinking skills training can you include w YLs #ELTchat |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
@bcnpaul1 #eltchat This requires time, though, doesn't it. You can't expect learner and Rome to be built in a day! |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
@Marisa_C YLs & CT - presentations work well, w//teens, puzzles & online games w/YLs - both work well #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
@mcneilmahon @CoreyBelliveau Give them juicy materials to interact with, prompt & stimulate debate in groups. Offer alt. opinions #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
@Marisa_C Hi yes in Spain there's a lot of memorising info in content teaching try to steer clear of that #ELTchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:16 |
RT @harrisonmike: Going out on a limb here: Coursebooks, when used in a linear fashion, and are the only resources DON'T promote critical thinking #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
cT is about knowing what we know and why + questioning routines, hm? #eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
Provide structured opportunities for students to think and work in pairs or groups #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
RT @sandymillin: .@SeanBanville's ...http://bit.ly/qVT9aj #eltchat Yes but not too overly prescriptive or just another imposition |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
@harrisonmike what's important in a good breakfast? Why do you think so ?#eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
RT @akhssass: @ShellTerrell @akhssass Survey question read recall reflect #eltchat |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
@Fuertesun Think critical thinking is a cultural issue. Since our dictatorship ended, seen improved ability to question amongst sts #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
@harrisonmike good approach with YLs #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
RT @mcneilmahon: Remember, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate, create - bllom's taxonomy - plan lessons going from bottom to top #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
@Zwrzi true - it's something that has to be developed. sometimes difficult when t's change all the time w/diff. approaches #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
@mkofab @domi75P Comes from the education system I think. Is it developed in the young or not? #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
Remember, understand, apply, analyse, evaluate, create - bllom's taxonomy - plan lessons going from bottom to top #ELTchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
RT @Marisa_C: @bcnpaul1 As long as we remember tho that with Yls critical thinking a DEVELOPING faculty and limitations to what they can process #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
RT @MarianSteiner: @fceblog @mcneilmahon @sandymillin e.g. in CzechRep, lrnrs mostly expctd 2 accept thought, rather than develop own, need encourgmnt #eltchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
Simple things can promo critical thinking, e.g. breakfast - 'What did you eat?' Then 'Where did it come from?' 'Why did u eat it?' #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
@bcnpaul1 As long as we remember tho that with Yls critical thinking a DEVELOPING faculty and limitations to what they can process #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:17 |
@fceblog @mcneilmahon @sandymillin e.g. in CzechRep, lrnrs mostly expctd 2 accept thought, rather than develop own, need encourgmnt #eltchat |
larsgh1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
@Zwrzi quality education stops at kindergarten :-( #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
@Marisa_C true - but it's a skills worth developing without it being expicit - good for life skills w/YLs as well as lang. #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
#eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
@Zwrzi yes here it's all about that! #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
@Zwrzi Definitely #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
RT @akhssass: Provide structured opportunities for students to think and work in pairs or groups #eltchat > Yes, this helps a lot |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
RT @theteacherjames: @mcneilmahon @CoreyBelliveau Give them juicy materials to interact with, prompt & stimulate debate in groups. Offer alt. opinions #eltchat |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
@Fuertesun @Marisa_C #eltchat That's how the edu system works in Greece, too. Am I wrong,@Marisa_C ?A lot of memorising,esp in state schools |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
@vbenevolofranca yes it does depend on the society and situation....good point #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:18 |
@vbenevolofranca thanks for mentioning the politics of teaching or not teaching critical thinking in schools #eltchat |
weemooseus |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
Is critical thinking reformulating a seemingly difficult problem into one we know how to solve? #ELTchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @ayatawel: #eltchat , It has to start with young learners to develop effective CT as they grow up!! |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
@vbenevolofranca the same here in greece, with the whole mess in political situation, kids became more inquiring-minded! #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
Get stds to look at word choice: the difference btwn freedom fighters or terrorists for example & wht that reveals abt the writer #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
@bcnpaul1 I fully agree - but the specifications must be worded in specific and very relevant to the child ways #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @vbenevolofranca: @Fuertesun Think critical thinking is a cultural issue. Since our dictatorship ended, seen improved ability to question amongst sts #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat debating issues is good. building the case for your point of view includes lots of skills |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
#eltchat , It has to start with young learners to develop effective CT as they grow up!! |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @bethcagnol: Throwing this in here: since many teach by example, how can teachers demonstrate critical thinking 4 their sts? #ELTCHAT |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
We should remember that learning only takes place when learners think. no thinking = no learning #eltchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
I think challenging expected behaviours and norms is a big part of critical thinking -not accepting the status quo #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
#eltchat debating issues is good. building the case for your point of view includes lots of skills |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers <agree! |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
@Marisa_C i think it's a little bit hard to use CT with young learners under 8 years but others are able #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @MarianSteiner: RT @akhssass: Provide structured opportunities for students to think and work in pairs or groups #eltchat > Yes, this helps a lot |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @barbarabujtas: RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers dont focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
spot on > RT @fceblog: I see. Probably a culture of not questioning the authority. Takes time to deal with that #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
Throwing this in here: since many teach by example, how can teachers demonstrate critical thinking 4 their sts? #ELTCHAT |
aueagle1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @bcnpaul1: RT @eyespeakbrasil: isnΒ΄t games based learning the best way to develop critical thinking? Esp for BE students. #eltchat > it's one way |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
Surely not RT @Marisa_C: @Zwrzi quality education stops at kindergarten :-( #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @Fuertesun: @Zwrzi yes here it's all about that! #eltchat >> In Brazil too. :( |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
#eltchat - Don't know if this is a different debate - but how does CT aid language learning? |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:19 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers dont focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers #eltchat |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
RT @harrisonmike: Stereotypes too, rich resource for picking apart from a critical viewpoint #eltchat> interesting! #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
@PrettyButWise agree fully - they CAN however make some decisions or observations if worded properly #eltchat |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
RT @harrisonmike: Stereotypes too, rich resource for picking apart from a critical viewpoint #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
RT @harrisonmike: Stereotypes too, rich resource for picking apart from a critical viewpoint #eltchat >> Nice |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
always use a warmer w/adults & YLs - your day so far in smells/ colours / sounds etc. nice to get thought going in a different way #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
@mkofab @shellterrell and more on grammar and well formed speech also fluenty #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
@ShellTerrell Can we also say the same thing in testing? Focus more on the process rather than the answer? #ELTCHAT |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
@ShellTerrell #eltchat Sometimes students expect a final word from the teacher. A right or wrong reduction. How to deal with that? |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
RT @sandymillin: .@SeanBanville's series on ideas to change the world could be used to promote CT - change SS' view of world? http://bit.ly/qVT9aj #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
RT @mkofab: RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers <agree! |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
Stereotypes too, rich resource for picking apart from a critical viewpoint #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
RT @ayatawel: #eltchat , It has to start with young learners to develop effective CT as they grow up!! |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
@bcnpaul1 #eltchat E.g. my edu training as a Ss involved lots of memorisation and it was difficult 4me to critically think when in the UK. |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers |
pjgallantry |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
#eltchat my take on World Englishes and a proposed model: Citizens, Denizens, Commuters and Tourists http://t.co/0np53wp #efl #esol #elt |
Collaborative |
13/7/2011 |
11:20 |
#iatefl #eltchat #SL #Opensim 2-Way Cross-Platform #Hyperstreaming Config via Media-On-A-Prim http://ht.ly/5D9sG |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
RT @ShellTerrell: does age matter when teaching critical thinking? Different approaches? #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
@NoraTouparlaki I guess yes, they have to help develop it with teachers !!#eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
RT @harrisonmike: Simple things can promo C Thinking :breakfast 'What did you eat?' 'Where did it come from?' 'Why did u eat it?' #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
@akhssass Thinking about one's own learning takes a different kind of awareness but adds to and enhances critical thinking #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
does age matter when teaching critical thinking? Different approaches? #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
RT @bethcagnol: @ayatawel Agreed, but for those of us who teach adults, developing CT skills is a bit of a challenge. #ELTCHAT |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
In CT answers are important too because they have to be justified and defended #eltchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @bcnpaul1: always use a warmer - your day so far in smells/ colours / sounds etc. nice to get thought going in a different way #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
@ayatawel Agreed, but for those of us who teach adults, developing CT skills is a bit of a challenge. #ELTCHAT |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
#eltchat Uh oh -testing is problematic. hotly debated here. kids that deal with thinking skills easier are rewarded regardless of studying |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
RT @bcnpaul1: always use a warmer - your day so far in smells/ colours / sounds etc. nice to get thought going in a different way #eltchat |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
RT @ayatawel: #eltchat , It has to start with young learners to develop effective CT as they grow up!! |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
SS need to think about where they are in their learning where they need to go and how best to get there. this way they improve #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:21 |
@ayatawel so, could we say that the family contributes to their CT?? #eltchat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
#eltchat I am not sure or why do we learn so much from our ss RT @ShellTerrell: does age matter when teachin… (cont) http://deck.ly/~3QvKF |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
@fceblog Interesting input (re: testing) #ELTCHAT |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
RT @bcnpaul1: RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers > definitely |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
follow up tasks to texts can be CT focused - SS given opp to mkae the topic and the language their own #ELTchat #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
@mcneilmahon do you have a good Bloom's Taxonomy link? #ELTchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
RT @fceblog: @ShellTerrell #eltchat.Train thm to accept you as human, get them to analyse yr language. Wht does it reveal abtyr attitudes? |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers > definitely |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
@bethcagnol That's why YL teachers have to start it early !! to help u !! #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
@ShellTerrell I think it's easier with kids.. teach em to question things... adults u assume they have CT skills #eltchat |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
RT @bethcagnol: @ayatawel Agreed, but for those of us who teach adults, developing CT skills is a bit of a challenge. #ELTCHAT |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
@bethcagnol We can. I think they need to be invited to focus on the process of the test, before they know the mark. #ELTchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
RT @harrisonmike: Simple things can promo critical thinking, e.g. breakfast - 'What did you eat?' Then 'Where did it come from?' 'Why did u eat it?' #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:22 |
I mean, what about CT and Testing? Can the two live in harmony? #ELTCHAT |
kyraocity |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @mariansteiner: RT @akhssass: Provide structured opportunities for students to think and work in pairs or groups #eltchat > helps a lot |
LindsayMaple |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @akhssass: Students send their piece of work around to others and each of them provides constructive feedback for improving the work. #eltchat |
Dru_Step |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
#eltchat As Adv teacher I spend my first term getting sts out of non-crit thnking methods. Get a lot of "Just give us the answer!!" begging! |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @ShellTerrell: does age matter? Different approaches? #eltchat > Yes, altho using games & fun to ease the stress w/ adults helped a lot |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
@fceblog @shellterrell by asking questions might help them to have their own finaal word not depending the teacher's opinion #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
@ayatawel :-) #ELTCHAT |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @bcnpaul1: RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Don't know if this is a different debate - but how does CT aid language learning? > good question! |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @sandymillin: @mcneilmahon do you have a good Bloom's Taxonomy link? #ELTchat Not on me, but I'm gonna be looking into him more soon |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
@vickyloras yes of course !!that's the point !!#eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
@fceblog I think they would need to be told right from the beginning, though. #ELTCHAT |
little_miss_glo |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @bethcagnol: @ayatawel Agreed, but for those of us who teach adults, developing CT skills is a bit of a challenge. #ELTCHAT |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Don't know if this is a different debate - but how does CT aid language learning? > good question! |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
@bethcagnol More like challenging preconceived ideas, opinions and behaviours, dare I say it, prejudices? #eltchat CT with adults |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat Uh oh -testing is problematic. hotly debated here. kids that deal with thinking skills easier are rewarded regardless of studying |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @Fuertesun: @ShellTerrell I think its easier with kids.. teach em to question things... adults u assume they have CT skills #eltchat |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
@bethcagnol @ayatawel And i've noticed,sometimes it's more difficult to get CT out of adults than kiddos #ELTCHat |
Yohimar |
13/7/2011 |
11:23 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @barbsaka: Have you voted for today's #ELTchat topic? http://bit.ly/oBZ3kJ There's still time! (cont) http://tl.gd/bmudv2 |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
@bethcagnol Depends on the test, I'd say #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers |
SpinLingo |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
@Marisa_C create a situation where the question/answer is too obvious, encourage the student to look for the smart answer #ELTchat |
march4teachers |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #eltchat its important teachers don't focus on the answer but more the process of searching for answers |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @bethcagnol: I mean, what about CT and Testing? Can the two live in harmony? #ELTCHAT > definitely if test well-constructed |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
RT @harrisonmike: @bethcagnol More like challenging preconceived ideas, opinions and behaviours, dare I say it, prejudices? #eltchat CT with adults |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
#eltchat when the tests are only based on thinking skills there is serious disparity between one test to another and kids stop studying |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
@bcnpaul1 Yes good question, don't have to be a CT to be an advanced ss #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
RT @bethcagnol: I mean, what about CT and Testing? Can the two live in harmony? #ELTCHAT > definitely if test well-constructed |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
@vickyloras @ayatawel Sometimes it's like pulling teeth, actually. #ELTCHAT |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
RT @bethcagnol: I mean, what about CT and Testing? Can the two live in harmony? #ELTCHAT >>Excellent question! |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
RT @ShellTerrell Does age matter ? Different approaches? #eltchat >>> prob diff topics 4 younger crowd, tho still critical thinking, no ? |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
@sandymillin Yes I do #ELTchat But here is a different one for teacher of YLs http://bit.ly/rr3jpf |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:24 |
@bethcagnol The way we test CT is the key !!#eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:25 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat debating issues is good. building the case for your point of view includes lots of skills |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:25 |
RT @Fuertesun: @ShellTerrell... adults u assume they have CT skills #eltchat > dangerous assumption |
kyraocity |
13/7/2011 |
11:25 |
RT @harrisonmike: I think challenging expected behaviours and norms is a big part of critical thinking-not accepting the status quo #eltchat |
LindsayMaple |
13/7/2011 |
11:25 |
RT @barbarabujtas: RT @bcnpaul1: Crit.Thinking is def. about developing autonomy & developing cognitive skills for lang. learning IMO #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@akhssass but thinking and CT are different right? #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@pysproblem81: #eltchat - but how does CT aid language learning? > added processing of language involved in CT aids acquisition |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@pysproblem81 I think it also depends on the test developer. #ELTCHAT |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat debating issues is good. building the case for your point of view includes lots of skills |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
Here is a nice wiki with Blooms http://bit.ly/ZBHi9 #ELTchat :-) |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
CT aid developing L2 and increases the vocabulary and reinforces grammar and well forming speech #eltchat |
misuzb |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@aClilToClimb And I like Bubbl.us #Eltchat What do you like about Spider? |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@naomishema That's why a test is not only CT !!#eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@naomishema I have to agree, sadly. CT can't be the only thing that's tested. #ELTCHAT |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
RT @akhssass: We should remember that learning only takes place when learners think. no thinking = no learning #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@mcneilmahon Yes but is it my job as an ELT teacher to teach CT skills to adults????? kind of feel duty bound with kids.. #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
RT @kyraocity: RT @harrisonmike: I think challenging expected behaviours and norms is a big part of critical thinking-not accepting the status quo #eltchat |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:26 |
@mcneilmahon @sandymillin #ELTchat Bloom's taxonomy: http://t.co/us9T2mu Help yourselves! |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @Dru_Step: #eltchat Get a lot of "Just give us the answer!!" begging! > It def takes patience and perserverance to promote CT |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
As an EFL teacher I would say link words and modals ;-) RT @mcneilmahon: @pysproblem81: #eltchat - but how do… (cont) http://deck.ly/~UDQFA |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
@naomishema Do u have tests depending only on CT !! That's not very nice !! and not totally perfect !!#eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @bcnpaul1: RT @pysproblem81: #eltchat - Don't know if this is a different debate - but how does CT aid language learning? > good question! |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @Dru_Step: #eltchat Get a lot of "Just give us the answer!!" begging! > It def takes patience and perserverance to promote CT |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
Activating students as owners of their own learning and as instructional resources for one another has many benefits #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @Dru_Step: #eltchat As Adv teacher I spend my first term getting sts out of non-crit thnking methods. Get a lot of "Just give us the answer!!" begging! |
AtefAbdoo |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
Sorry for being late :( , Can we talk about some practical ideas to promote CT to YLs? #eltchat |
harrisonmike |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
@pysproblem81 Not with the Adult Literacy Test!! #eltchat Or Skills for Life ESOL |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
@mcneilmahon Working out and figuring meaning, form, function, register etc part and parcel of language learning and neec CT #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @Marisa_C: Here is a nice wiki with Blooms http://bit.ly/ZBHi9 #ELTchat :-) #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
@bethcagnol @vickyloras @ayatawel Like pulling teeth? Amen to that! #ELTCHAT |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @bethcagnol: @naomishema I have to agree, sadly. CT can't be the only thing that's tested. #ELTCHAT |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @mcneilmahon: : #eltchat - but how does CT aid language learning? added processing of language involved in CT aids acquisition |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @brad5patterson: RT @ShellTerrell Does age matter ? Different approaches? #eltchat >>> prob diff topics 4 younger crowd, tho still critical thinking, no ? |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:27 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat when the tests are only based on thinking skills there is serious disparity between one test to another and kids stop studying |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
@MarianSteiner if you were a politician....you'd say that definitely:) #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
@naomishema I guess u don't show it, u let them do it !!#eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
(side note) day-before 14th-of-July fireworks! Yay! #ELTCHAT |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
Here's a powerpoint of Bloom, bt don't know id it's any gd. No Flash in my ipad http://ow.ly/1uAgJg #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
RT @harrisonmike: I think challenging expected behaviours and norms is a big part of critical thinking-not accepting the status quo #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
RT @vbenevolofranca: @mcneilmahon @bcnpaul1 Great idea 4 YL. If they see things different points of view gr8 start to critical thinking in ELT class #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
RT @akhssass: Activating students as owners of their own learning and as instructional resources for one another has many benefits #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
#eltchat - i didn't manage to follow - how can the teacher show use of CT to the ss? |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
Is anyone using Global? #eltchat |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
@mcneilmahon @bcnpaul1 Great idea 4 YL. If they see things different points of view gr8 start to critical thinking in ELT class #eltchat |
Dru_Step |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
#eltchat I find taking thought-process from "I" to to "why/how" helps e.g. I learn English -> How do people learn languages? ... |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
@Fuertesun @mcneilmahon I think it's our duty to give them the opportunity. #ELTCHAT |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:28 |
oops.. I almost wrote critical thinking kills ... :) #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
@Fuertesun no, but you'll teach language 'better' if you include CT, it motivates, engages and helps acquisition #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
RT @Marisa_C: I think @grahamstanley s blog on games based learning is a great place to look for materials for Ct #ELTchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
Students develop questions to deepen their own understanding of the topic being studied. #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
#ELTchat shouldn't we put students in situations where they don't know all the English so they use CT skills to understand? |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
RT @shhartley: Dare I say, @ShellTerrell and @harrisonmike that course books are about 'teaching to the test'. #eltchat > i think it depends |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
I think @grahamstanley s blog on games based learning is a great place to look for materials for Ct #ELTchat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
Showing how different one same news is shown on different TV or newspapers RT @naomishema: #eltchat - i didn'… (cont) http://deck.ly/~H03H8 |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
RE: @bcnpaul1 how does CT aid language learning? >>> "owning" the language, confidence dealing with issues/challenging expression #eltchat |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
@harrisonmike assessing learners ability to understand, but not express themselves always seems slightly sinister #eltchat |
shhartley |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
Dare I say, @ShellTerrell and @harrisonmike that course books are about 'teaching to the test'. #eltchat |
Dru_Step |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
#eltchat which leads to global, not personal thinking. It's the analytical rather than the statement. |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
@naomishema Maybe through "what if.." questions? #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:29 |
@ayatawel #eltchat - some national tests are unseen passages with questions (many CT) kids don't study for them |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
Students check their own work against a marking scheme so that they can internalize the characteristics of good work and reflect. #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
@ShellTerrell surive in an uncertain environment and try to find out things on their own! #ELTchat |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @mcneilmahon: @pysproblem81: #eltchat - but how does CT aid language learning? > added processing of language involved in CT aids acquisition |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
@theteacherjames gr8 IDEA #ELTCHAT |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
@bethcagnol For classroom management reasons, yes, they need to be told at the beginning. #ELTchat |
hoprea |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @theteacherjames: The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @theteacherjames: The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
pysproblem81 |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @mcneilmahon: @Fuertesun no, but you'll teach language 'better' if you include CT, it motivates, engages and helps acquisition #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
@Dru_Step yeah choosing the right questions and forming the correct sentences show a successful CT #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @akhssass: Students develop questions to deepen their own understanding of the topic being studied. #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @bcnpaul1: always use a warmer w/adults & YLs - your day so far in smells/ colours / sounds etc. nice to get thought going in a different way #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @akhssass: Students develop questions to deepen their own understanding of the topic being studied. #eltchat > Yes! |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @brad5patterson: RE: @bcnpaul1 how does CT aid language learning? >>> "owning" the language, confidence dealing with issues/challenging expression #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
@MarianSteiner OOps! LOL. #ELTCHAT |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
RT @ShellTerrell: #ELTchat shouldn't we put students in situations where they don't know all the English so th… (cont) http://deck.ly/~UgHPt |
Collaborative |
13/7/2011 |
11:30 |
#eltchat Stop #teacher #cheating > Spell out how scoring results improve - #EU language levels http://ht.ly/5D9PW |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
RT @theteacherjames: The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
@ShellTerrell yeah agree they will learn something #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
@Marisa_C They go as far as apply and analyze, but not so much evaluate and create perhaps? #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
RT @hartle: Blooms taxonomy rebranded by Crathwell: Know, comprehend, apply, analyse, evaluate, create #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
RT @MarianSteiner: oops.. I almost wrote critical thinking kills ... :) #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
@fceblog And I also think it's ethical to tell them what's expected in the beginning. #ELTCHAT |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
RT @hartle: Bloom's taxonomy rebranded by Crathwell: Know, comprehend, apply, analyse, evaluate, create #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
@bcnpaul1 Have used Global a bit, & I liked it. Very interesting approach. #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
@akhssass That's a good idea promoting a variety of decision making processes #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
Bloom's taxonomy rebranded by Crathwell: Know, comprehend, apply, analyse, evaluate, create #eltchat |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
@ShellTerrell Not sure age matters. Children discover their own voices. When asked to draw, kids will represent things differently..#eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:31 |
@fceblog Agreed! #ELTCHAT |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
@bcnpaul1 Thanks! #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @theteacherjames: The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
#eltchat one gripe here is that high-level students are required to NAME the skill they used to answer a question related to the literature |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @theteacherjames: The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
@MarianSteiner My experience on culture of not questioning authority. http://t.co/V4F0KR4 #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @mkofab: @theteacherjames Sorry, but what exactly is Global ? #eltchat > A CT coursebook |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
@clikman @Fuertesun Oh yes, political climate effects all aspects in classroom dynamics for sure! #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
@mkofab it's a coursebook #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @mkofab: @theteacherjames Sorry, but what exactly is Global ? #eltchat >was going to ask that too |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
#ELTchat Improving comprehension, evaluating the language & choosing right way to express oneself requires a lot of CT |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @theteacherjames: @bcnpaul1 Have used Global a bit, & I liked it. Very interesting approach. #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
@mcneilmahon you mean YL's? #eltchat |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
@theteacherjames Sorry, but what exactly is Global ? #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @bethcagnol: @fceblog And I also think it's ethical to tell them what's expected in the beginning. #ELTCHAT >>YES! |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @theteacherjames: @bcnpaul1 Have used Global a bit, & I liked it. Very interesting approach. #eltchat > I agree. It's subtly different |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:32 |
RT @theteacherjames: The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:33 |
@PrettyButWise: @mcneilmahon @marisa_c we can ask them later to evaluate each others in the class and to suggest ideas #eltchat good idea! |
LindsayMaple |
13/7/2011 |
11:33 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat debating issues is good. building the case for your point of view includes lots of skills |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:33 |
I think ELT teachers have a harder job in countries where school does NOT promote CT #ELTchat - no wonder Ss want the T to answer all Qs |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:33 |
Well, I guess CT is about giving students the tools and making them responsible and accountable #eltchat |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:33 |
RT @MarianSteiner: RT @ShellTerrell: does age matter? Different approaches? #eltchat > Yes, altho using games & fun to ease the stress w/ adults helped a lot |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:33 |
@mcneilmahon @marisa_c we can ask them later to evaluate each others in the class and to suggest ideas #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:33 |
@bcnpaul1 Yes on a CELTA course, SS like it, Teachers not so sure #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
@ShellTerrell @theteacherjames strongly agree and any thing related to their life #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
@lu_bodeman @mkofab Read about it here: http://bit.ly/nbcuvF #shamelessplug #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
RT @Marisa_C: I think ELT teachers have a harder job in countries where school does NOT promote CT #ELTchat … (cont) http://deck.ly/~vwMkG |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
@Fuertesun how about finding solutions? #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
@Marisa_C That's right !! but a teacher has to fight for it , i believe !!#eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
RT @Dru_Step: #eltchat As Adv teacher I spend my first term getting sts out of non-crit thnking methods. Get a lot of "Just give us the answer!!" begging! |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
RT @brad5patterson: RT @Marisa_C @grahamstanley s blog on games based learning= great place to look for materials for Ct #ELTchat >>> agree. was reading it 2day |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
@domi75P Thanks. It doesn't have to be complicated, it's just about provoking thoughts.@lu_bodeman #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
CT involves asking questions,examining evidence, defining a problem, avoiding emotional reasoning, tolerating ambiguity..what else? #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
@mcneilmahon Really? more than anything its a relief from English File!! #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
when challenging students, how far do you go? e.g. in Czech Rep, found lots of anti-Gypsy feelings - challenged them, but difficult #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:34 |
RT @Marisa_C @grahamstanley s blog on games based learning= great place to look for materials for Ct #ELTchat >>> agree. was reading it 2day |
Zwrzi |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
@eyespeakbrasil #eltchat And not only inside the classroom, but outside of it, as well! |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
we as teachers have to be clever enough to integrate CT into our courses and syllabus !!#eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
Isn't CT simply good education, be it in #efl #history #physics ? So we use it too in our field. #eltchat |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
@theteacherjames Ta for link #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
RT @MarianSteiner: RT @ShellTerrell: does age matter? Different approaches? #eltchat > Yes, altho using games & fun to ease the stress w/ adults helped a lot |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
RT @Fuertesun: @Marisa_C Yes... problem solving activities great for that... A baby is crying why? #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
apart from political environment and schools consumerism is also a factor concerning ct #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
RT @Fuertesun: @mcneilmahon Yes but is it my job as an ELT teacher to teach CT skills to adults????? kind of feel duty bound with kids.. #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
@PrettyButWise @ShellTerrell Yes, they absolutely must care about it. #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
#eltchat hi all just come in here - is it critical thinking and language teaching tonight? |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
RT @Marisa_C: I think ELT teachers have a harder job in countries where school does NOT promote CT #ELTchat - no wonder Ss want the T to answer all Qs |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
@Marisa_C Yes... problem solving activities great for that... A baby is crying why? #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Well, I guess CT is about giving students the tools and making them responsible and accountable #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
@theteacherjames Thanks! Will do. #eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
SS write Qs about anything they want more information about or that they are unclear about. T changes future teaching if needed. #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
RT @sandymillin: when challenging students, how far do you go? e.g. in Czech Rep, found lots of anti-Gypsy feelings - challenged them, but difficult #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
@fceblog Great post!! #ELTCHAT |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:35 |
RT @Fuertesun: CT involves asking questions,examining evidence, defining a problem, avoiding emotional reasoning, tolerating ambiguity..what else? #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
RT @akhssass: some governments want SS to work like machines and keep doing tasks instead of thinking and deep learning. #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
@sandymillin Great q... we are not crusaders we are paid to tech language......primarilyç #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
RT @ayatawel: we as teachers have to be clever enough to integrate CT into our courses and syllabus !!#eltchat > that's what we're here for |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
@naomishema Hm that's taking it a bit 2 far, I think. (re: naming the skill). #ELTCHAT That's like asking ESL students to name the tense. |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
RT covers of novels tht ss chose as favourites to discuss wht the choice showed abt the person http://ow.ly/5DUEQ #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
I always believed that CT can benefit from develping creating thinking as well - for flexibility and diversity od ideas & solutions #eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
some governments want SS to work like machines and keep doing tasks instead of thinking and deep learning. #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
RT @brad5patterson: Isn't CT simply good education, be it in #efl #history #physics ? So we use it too in our field. #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
@eyespeakbrasil I'd certainly recommend looking at it and bringing it into yr teaching as a resource #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
RT @sandymillin: when challenging students, how far do you go? e.g. in Czech Rep, found lots of anti-Gypsy feelings - challenged them, but difficult #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
RT @ayatawel: we as teachers have to be clever enough to integrate CT into our courses and syllabus !!#eltchat->Agree!!! |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
@bethcagnol No doubt. #ELTchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
@mkofab #eltchat - can you explain about school consumerism? |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:36 |
RT @brad5patterson: Isn't CT simply good education, be it in #efl #history #physics ? So we use it too in our field. #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
Sorry but gotta get my nails done know #eltchat http://t.co/GMZ5YaP |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@bcnpaul1 I like the way Global gives credit to it's users. Treats them as mature intelligent adults. #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@web2literacy Hi Richard! Yup it is! #ELTCHAT |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@hartle Me too. But trying hard to stay up. :) #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@hartle you're critical thinking too much :) #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
RT @sandymillin: when challenging students, how far do you go? #eltchat > found myself in the same sit. we walk a very thin line somteimes |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@Fuertesun @sandymillin True but dont we have social responsibility as well? #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@Fuertesun expressing opinions and i mean personally opinion or asking for audiance opinions #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
RT @Fuertesun: @sandymillin Great q... we are not crusaders we are paid to teach language......primarilyç #eltchat > yes but... :) |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
RT @hartle: Discussion going too fast for me. Keep getting behind #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
Discussion going too fast for me. Keep getting behind #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@bethcagnol #eltchat - the naming bit is what's got teachers here in an uproar |
AtefAbdoo |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@NoraTouparlaki @Marisa_C you mean where I live :) :) #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:37 |
@web2literacy yes, Richard, welcome:) #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
@akhssass We'll put a transcript on our wiki #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
@Shaunwilden YES.... but we can't force feed our ideas and opinions.. #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
k m@akhssass TWee #eltchat we put out a transcript |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
RT @Marisa_C: I always believed that CT can benefit from develping creating thinking as well - for flexibility and diversity od ideas & solutions #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
RT @mcneilmahon: @hartle you're critical thinking too much :) #eltchat dunno abt that tehe |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
RT @fceblog: @ShellTerrell #eltchat Sometimes students expect a final word from the teacher. A right or wrong reduction. How to deal with that? |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
RT @Marisa_C: My Tweetdeck is misbehaving - can't RT any more #ELTchat that needed to be retweeted to rub it in didnt it :-) |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
I don t know how to copy all the chat and read it later #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
@AtefAbdoo too difficult, isn't it?? #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
RT @sandymillin: when challenging students, how far do you go? e.g. in Czech Rep, found lots of anti-Gypsy feelings - challenged them, but difficult #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @ayatawel: we as teachers have to be clever enough to integrate CT into our courses and syllabus !!#eltchat > that's what we're here for |
CoreyBelliveau |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
@mcneilmahon you explicitly teach the use of thinking strategies by applying them in a modeled lesson-part of a greater task #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:38 |
My Tweetdeck is misbehaving - can't RT any more #ELTchat |
franklin_h |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
RT @fceblog: @ShellTerrell #eltchat Sometimes students expect a final word from the teacher. A right or wrong reduction. How to deal with that? |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
Again, I'm sorry that I'm the only here from our school. This discussion is sooo impt. #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
RT @Fuertesun: @bcnpaul1 YEs there's always a BUT:..................... #eltchat > that's critical thinkin' for ya :) |
LindsayMaple |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
RT @theteacherjames: The arts offer great opp to get sts to engage. Ask them to bring their favourite painting/film, & explain/justify why they like it. #ELTCHAT |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
@naomishema I get so steamed when I see coursebooks asking students to "name that tense." #ELTCHAT |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
Super!Rt @Marisa_C Always believed CT can benefit fr develping creating thinking as well-4flexibility&diversity od ideas&solutions #eltchat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
RT @web2literacy: #eltchat CT is developed in classrooms through our education - language learners who have had little school are marginalised by CT approach |
MTHS_DoPI |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
#eltchat Force students to "Create the Argument". Facts can be corrected, but let students create & defend arguments to end...then correct. |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
@Shaunwilden @akhssass thanks #eltchat |
weemooseus |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
@Fuertesun reducing difficult problem into one we know how to solve, perhaps by reduction, embedding, transformation, or simulation #ELTchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
#eltchat CT is developed in classrooms through our education - language learners who have had little school are marginalised by CT approach |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
@Fuertesun No but we encourage debate but carefully #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
@bcnpaul1 YEs there's always a BUT:..................... #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
RT @Marisa_C: I always believed that CT can benefit from develping creating thinking as well - for flexibility and diversity od ideas & solutions #eltchat |
AtefAbdoo |
13/7/2011 |
11:39 |
@hartle me, too :( #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
@Shaunwilden Debate is v important as long as people don't feel uncomfortable... #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
@web2literacy everything in moderation - don't want to scare them off, slowly, slowly, #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
RT @Fuertesun @Shaunwilden YES.... but we can't force feed our ideas and opinions.. #eltchat >>> that's when they stop listening AND thinkin |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
@mcneilmahon I would like to think so of course #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
@ShellTerrell LOL! Shelly! For a minute there, I thought I was going to see a pic of Rosco's paws. #ELTCHAT |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Fuertesun No but we encourage debate but carefully #eltchat - YES ALWAYS |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
RT @Fuertesun: CT involves asking questions,examining evidence, defining a problem, avoiding emotional reasoning, tolerating ambiguity..what else? #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
#eltchat not saying it's wrong or bad just that some learners lose out if it all gets CT |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
RT @weemooseus: @Fuertesun reducing difficult problem into one we know how to solve, perhaps by reduction, embedding, transformation, or simulation #ELTchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:40 |
@web2literacy or liberalised by improving their CT skills? #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
@akhssass This is the wiki address http://bit.ly/qK2V9h you keep an eye on the #eltchat you'll see the link fo… (cont) http://deck.ly/~e7xVw |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
#eltchat i@mcneilmahon agreed :) |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
RT @Fuertesun: @Shaunwilden Debate is v important as long as people don't feel uncomfortable... #eltchat > got to be +ve and sensitive :) |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
#eltchat twitter overload - and tweetdeck seize up #ELTchat - sorry can't tweet easily |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
@lu_bodeman Maybe consider putting the summary in everyone's mail box at work. ;-) #ELTCHAT |
analuisalozano |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
#ELTchat One good way to develop critical thinking after practicing it in lessons is 2 involve our students on projects about global issues |
shhartley |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
Course books are often about 'teaching to the test'. Can sell more when focus is grades rather than critical thinking. #eltchat @bcnpaul1 |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
@ayatawel Am using it but it's moving way too fast. Exciting topic, huh? :) #eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
A student provides a summary of what the whole class was expected to learn during a lesson and evaluate it. #eltchat |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:41 |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Fuertesun No but we encourage debate but carefully #eltchat does this debate mean only criti… (cont) http://deck.ly/~8Uv2V |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
RT @MarianSteiner: @sandymillin I try to put priority on general good mood. If challenging a st would mean conflict, I ease and back away #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
RT @CoreyBelliveau: we often use strat. from the critical think ing consortium #eltchat <what kind of things |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
@shhartley Global will tell us if that's true #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
RT @fceblog: @MarianSteiner RT @sandymillin when challenging students, how far do you go? #eltchat -->Our job is about these important questions! #loveit |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
@sandymillin I try to put priority on general good mood. If challenging a st would mean conflict, I ease and back away #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
Is CT a personal journey or a shared one #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
RT @Fuertesun: @brad5patterson Good point Brad.. too much debate could cause shut down for some SS #eltchat |
Dru_Step |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
#eltchat Debate in our staffroom today about 1one st and how he's unlikely to ever think critically... do you agree that could be the case? |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
RT @shhartley: Course books about 'teaching to the test'. sell more when focus is grades not critical thinking. #eltchat >absolutely |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
If we don't teach CT at a basic language level, we are all far too easily manipulated. Adverts gd source for this too #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
@brad5patterson Good point Brad.. too much debate could cause shut down for some SS #eltchat |
fceblog |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
@MarianSteiner RT @sandymillin when challenging students, how far do you go? #eltchat -->Our job is about these important questions! #loveit |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:42 |
@ShellTerrell Sorry to keep you! Nice nails, by the way! :-) #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
#eltchat @Fuertesun @bncpaul1 that's when we need to be moderators and keep our sensors out there. Interesting n challenging part of our job |
AxiomNews |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
Inquiry-based learning, cool! RT @akhssass Students develop questions to deepen their own understanding of the topic being studied. #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat but think of the struggling learner who has to figure out what the question means, identify relevant part in text and THEN infer! |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
@Dru_Step How old is the student? If he's 80 years old, then maybe. Under that, there's always hope. #ELTCHAT |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
@eyespeakbrasil we learn about ourselves from ...others, it takes two #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
CT practice for your teachers - read #eltchat summary and match to participants' hidden agendas :) |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
RT @Fuertesun: @brad5patterson Good point Brad.. too much debate could cause shut down for some SS #eltchat >defo agree w/that |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
@eyespeakbrasil nice question which is good topic for CT !!:) #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
@MTHS_DoPI but sometimes u need to argue bcoz they r not active in CT as it's required #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
@NoraTouparlaki Agreed, I think a lot of people initially think CT = criticism #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
#eltchat but think of the struggling learner who has to figure out what the question means, identify relevant part in text and THEN infer! |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:43 |
@NoraTouparlaki not about criticim but about asking questions that may be uncomfortable to some people... #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
@brad5patterson absolutely - balance is essential. It can't always be explicitly CT #eltchat |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
#eltchat Good evening. Sorry I'm late. Critical thinking, right? |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
@Fuertesun so, that's why teachers should be critical thinkers! #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Is CT a personal journey or a shared one #eltchat |
analuisalozano |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
#ELTchat ..in which they can take active part to solve-problem situations interacting not only with their partners but with others. |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
Groups of SS discuss what they have learned and what they still need to learn in a particular topic and reflect on their learning #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
RT @web2literacy: RT @NoraTouparlaki: @eyespeakbrasil we learn about ourselves from ...others, it takes two #eltchat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
:-) RT @bethcagnol: @Dru_Step How old is the student? If he's 80 years old, then maybe. Under that, there's always hope. #ELTCHAT |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
RT @analuisalozano: #ELTchat Involve our students in projects about global issues > Odyssey2050 a good place to start |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
RT @Fuertesun: @brad5patterson Good point Brad.. too much debate could cause shut down for some SS #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
RT @mcneilmahon: CT practice for your teachers - read #eltchat summary and match to participants' hidden agendas :) |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
@Dru_Step CT is a learned skill. It takes time. More time for some than others. #ELTCHAT |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
Hell it should not be done so fast mybe needs training.RT @naomishema: #eltchat but think of the struggling le… (cont) http://deck.ly/~pY6K3 |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:44 |
RT @NoraTouparlaki: @eyespeakbrasil we learn about ourselves from ...others, it takes two #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
RT @Shaunwilden: @vbenevolofranca I can't say I havent at times participated rather than facilitated :-) #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
@Fuertesun 'Why?' should never be an uncomfortable question? #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
@bcnpaul1 @Fuertesun @brad5patterson But CT doesn't only take place with serious subjects. You can keep it light to the same effect #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
#eltchat sometimes CT not necessary when they have already got it - sorry a bit obvious but so often overplayed in classrooms |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
#eltchat @Dru_Step SS are different. Some won't open up in a large context, so we can divide 'em up and see if that S gets rolling. |
digitalspaces |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat but think of the struggling learner who has to figure out what the question means, identify relevant part in text and THEN infer! |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
@fionamau evening yes CT #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
@naomishema those Ss can consider the pre reading as a helpful way to catch up with classroom CT with others #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
RT @bcnpaul1: @brad5patterson absolutely - balance is essential. It can't always be explicitly CT #eltchat |
vickyloras |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
RT @brad5patterson: #eltchat @Fuertesun @bncpaul1 that's when we need to be moderators and keep our sensors out there. Interesting n challenging part of our job |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
RT @fionamau: #eltchat Good evening. Sorry I'm late. Critical thinking, right? > yup. what's on your mind? |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
@fionamau yeah !!#eltchat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
@fionamau right #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Is CT a personal journey or a shared one #eltchat probably both :-) |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
RT @Shaunwilden: @vbenevolofranca I can't say I havent at times participated rather than facilitated :-) #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:45 |
@vbenevolofranca I can't say I havent at times participated rather than facilitated :-) #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
#eltchat for example sometimes too much elicitation going on - and too many teacher directed Qs to try to develop CT |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
#eltchat but it is often a difficult one RT @mcneilmahon: @Fuertesun 'Why?' should never be an uncomfortable question? |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
RT @Shaunwilden: @NoraTouparlaki I think a lot of people initially think CT = criticism #eltchat CT can be 'How to praise?''What's good?' |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
@naomishema activities before Ss clap eyes on the text #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
@fionamau yeah welcome dear #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
@bcnpaul1 @Fuertesun @brad5patterson "Is this comedy sketch funny or not?" "Can this singer sing or not?" #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
@PrettyButWise #eltchat - what do you mean by pre reading? reading on their own? |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
RT @mcneilmahon: @Fuertesun 'Why?' should never be an uncomfortable question? #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:46 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat but think of the struggling learner... But materials have to be graded to level and age |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@mcneilmahon God if that were true.... Why? can be soooo uncomfortable... depends on the question... and who's being asked #eltchat |
CoreyBelliveau |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@naomishema this gets a little easier when we broaden text to include video and pictures #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
RT @bcnpaul1 @brad5patterson balance is essential... #eltchat > so true! we're trying to keep a lot of balls in the air when in class.. |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@naomishema yeah the might read before the class and we can set a topic to give the the chance to improve their CT #eltchat |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@Shaunwilden Hmm, tempting at times, once know group well can be way to stimulate discussion "devilΒ΄s advocate" but depends on grp #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
RT @theteacherjames: @bcnpaul1 @Fuertesun @brad5patterson "Is the comedy sketch funny or not?" "Can this singer sing or not?" #eltchat >nice |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@web2literacy or they answer their own question #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
IΒ΄ve never thought of CT as criticism - more of a dialogue with oneslef #eltchat |
choberle |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
RT @Dru_Step: #eltchat As Adv teacher I spend my first term getting sts out of non-crit thnking methods. Get a lot of "Just give us the answer!!" begging! |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
RT @bcnpaul1: RT @theteacherjames: CT doesn't only take place with serious subjects. You can keep it light to the same effect #eltchat > good point |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
RT @fionamau: #eltchat Good evening. Sorry I'm late. Critical thinking, right? Hi Fiona, yes CT |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@web2literacy , but it shouldn't be too many or it will deviate from CT !!#eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@mcneilmahon Agreed #eltchat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
yes RT @web2literacy: #eltchat for example sometimes too much elicitation going on - and too many teacher directed Qs to try to develop CT |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
@bcnpaul1 that CT in the ELT classroom will largely depend on the rapport & interpersonal relationships in the room, #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:47 |
RT @theteacherjames: CT doesn't only take place with serious subjects. You can keep it light to the same effect #eltchat > good point |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
@bcnpaul1 Ta! #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
Just had a thought. For sts who don't like to question, I sometimes show them the US site Rate My Professor.com #ELTCHAT |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
@vbenevolofranca Oh yes very much so re group and also place of work, some places would never have let me #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
RT @CoreyBelliveau: @naomishema this gets a little easier when we broaden text to include video and pictures #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
RT @Fuertesun: CT involves asking questions,examining evidence, defining a problem, avoiding emotional reasoning, tolerating ambiguity..what else? #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
@naomishema they* them* #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
@web2literacy Yeah, right !!:) #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
RT @PrettyButWise: @naomishema yeah the might read before the class and we can set a topic to give the the chance to improve their CT #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
RT @CoreyBelliveau: @naomishema this gets a little easier when we broaden text to include video and pictures #eltchat |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: IΒ΄ve never thought of CT as criticism - more of a dialogue with oneslef #eltchat "dialectics" ;-) |
NoraTouparlaki |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
@mcneilmahon there's always sth good to discover #eltchat |
Ilotimo |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
RT @analuisalozano: #ELTchat One good way to develop critical thinking after practicing it in lessons is 2 involve our students on projects about global issues |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
Reflection is also important part of lang learning, teach training and CT #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
@ayatawel OK but often happy to move away from CT - how about you? #eltchat |
GCSegers |
13/7/2011 |
11:48 |
RT @brad5patterson: RT @Marisa_C @grahamstanley s blog on games based learning= great place to look for materials for Ct #ELTchat >>> agree. was reading it 2day |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
#eltchat as a language learner in class I often just want it on a plate so we can get on and talk - don't want to work it all out |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @mcneilmahon: Putting SS in someone else's shoes is good CT training and extends speaking tasks #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @mcneilmahon: Putting SS in someone else's shoes is good CT training and extends speaking tasks #eltchat |
Ilotimo |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @analuisalozano: #ELTchat ..in which they can take active part to solve-problem situations interacting not only with their partners but with others. |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @mcneilmahon: Reflection is also important part of lang learning, teach training and CT #eltchat |
digitalspaces |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @Marisa_C: Here is a nice wiki with Blooms http://bit.ly/ZBHi9 #ELTchat :-) |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @bethcagnol: Just had a thought. For sts who don't like to question, I sometimes show them the US site Rate My Professor.com #ELTCHAT |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @mcneilmahon: Putting SS in someone else's shoes is good CT training and extends speaking tasks #eltchat |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @bcnpaul1: looking at what CT is defined as, don't we all do it anyway - interwoven into every class? #eltchat |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @MarianSteiner: @web2literacy True! when observing classes I can exactly tell when a T is pushing it too much. Pitty we can't see it on ourselves! #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
Putting SS in someone else's shoes is good CT training and extends speaking tasks #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
RT @brad5patterson: @MarianSteiner haha. very true --- the attraction of our art for me... what next? what now ? what was that ! #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
@web2literacy True! when observing classes I can exactly tell when a T is pushing it too much. Pitty we can't see it on ourselves! #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
@MarianSteiner haha. very true --- the attraction of our art for me... what next? what now ? what was that ! #eltchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:49 |
looking at what CT is defined as, don't we all do it anyway - interwoven into every class? #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@Marisa_C agree and we can also set the topic for CT before the class so weak Ss can have their chance #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
RT @bethcagnol: Just had a thought. For sts who don't like to question, I sometimes show them the US site Rate My Professor.com #ELTCHAT |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@fionamau @bcnpaul1 @theteacherjames @Fuertesun what was she saying wearing that meat dress, anyway? What do you think, SS ? LOL #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@Shaunwilden he he #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
RT @Marisa_C: @mcneilmahon Edward de Bono's 6 thinking hats is good for this #eltchat Nice! |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@Marisa_C @mcneilmahon Oh gosh that takes me back to my school days #eltchat |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @bcnpaul1: looking at what CT is defined as, don't we all do it anyway - interwoven into every class? #eltchat do we go all the way tho? |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@mcneilmahon but that is lateral rather than critical thinking #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
RT @Shaunwilden: RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
RT @bcnpaul1: looking at what CT is defined as, don't we all do it anyway - interwoven into every class? #eltchat do we go all the way tho? |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@fionamau but dialectics requires two people doesnΒ΄t it? #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
RT @mcneilmahon: Putting SS in someone else's shoes is good CT training and extends speaking tasks #eltchat >> Agree! |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@bcnpaul1@theteacherjames @Fuertesun @brad5patterson re "Can this singer sing or not?" #eltchat > U cd get a whole CT lesson out o Lady Gaga |
ShellTerrell |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@mcneilmahon: Reflection is also important part of lang learning, teach training and CT #eltchat agree! |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
@mcneilmahon Edward de Bono's 6 thinking hats is good for this #eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:50 |
SS analyse the work of a peer over a period of time to provide feedback on what has improved and what still needs work. #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
@MarianSteiner I show them the site to give them a window in a culture that is raised on CT and questioning the professor. #ELTCHAT |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: @fionamau but dialectics requires two people doesnΒ΄t it? #eltchat > you can have two people inside your head if u want |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
RT @lu_bodeman: RT @mcneilmahon: Putting SS in someone else's shoes is good CT training and extends speaking tasks #eltchat >> Agree! |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
@bcnpaul1 True - How often do we ask a question & then follow it with "Why"? if no explanation is forthcoming? I do it constantly. #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
RT @web2literacy: @MarianSteiner Ever watched a video of yourself teaching? This can help #eltchat > all the time |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
RT @bcnpaul1: looking at what CT is defined as, don't we all do it anyway - interwoven into every class? #eltchat - YES think so! |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
SS need to analyse knowledge synthesize it and make meaningful judgements and reflections on ideas and other peoples' opinions. #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
@MarianSteiner Ever watched a video of yourself teaching? This can help #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
Always answer a question with a question #eltchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
@Shaunwilden @Marisa_C But, perhaps it's not wise 2 say: "OK everybody, today we're going to work on your CT skills! Yay!" #ELTCHAT |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
@mcneilmahon what do you mean 'all the way'? #eltchat |
CoreyBelliveau |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
@sandymillin our tasks include things like reworking the ending of stories or decoding a photo. We use graphic org to sort thinking #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
RT @ ShellTerrell RT @bethcagnol: For sts who don't like to question, I show them the US site Rate My Professor.com #eltchat > interesting! |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:51 |
Of course std beliefs very strong too, & it csn be challenging for them to question these. #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
Roleplay is useful too. Get the sts to adopt other people's opinions and argue for them. Great practice. #ELTchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
@MarianSteiner agreed - not a pleasant experience :) #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Always answer a question with a question #eltchat |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @Marisa_C: @mcneilmahon Edward de Bono's 6 thinking hats is good for this #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @bethcagnol: @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C But, perhaps it's not wise 2 say: "OK everybody, today we're going to work on your CT skills! Yay!" #ELTCHAT |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
Very few coursbooks include Question types to promote CT - it's all fact finding and may be a bit of underlining at best #ELTchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @web2literacy: @MarianSteiner Ever watched a video of yourself teaching? This can help #eltchat > all the time, yes agree |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @eyespeakbrasil: @fionamau but dialectics requires two people doesnΒ΄t it? #eltchat > you can have two people inside your head if u want |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
@mcneilmahon iΒ΄ve got many people chatting away in my hea[d #eltchat lol |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @web2literacy: @MarianSteiner Ever watched a video of yourself teaching? This can help #eltchat > YES! [whimpers] |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @theteacherjames: @bcnpaul1 True - How often do we ask a question & then follow it with "Why"? if no explanation is forthcoming? I do it constantly. #eltchat |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
@brad5patterson what was she saying wearing that meat dress #eltchat>Exactly, but some 'frivolous issues' do uncover more serious ones |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
@Marisa_C Do you use this a lot with teacher trainees to get them thinking critically about their own teaching? #eltchat |
drjohnhadley |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:52 |
@Marisa_C Yes, need to be. Sometimes sts said: tell me what's the right answer....but then needed to explain the why of things #eltchat |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
RT @theteacherjames Get the sts to adopt other people's opinions & argue 4 them. Great practice. #ELTchat overcomes 'I have no opinion' too |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
#eltchat - maybe you all should get hold of israeli textbooks for literature - the ct skills are built in now! LOL! |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
@bcnpaul1 to evaluating and creating (which is not same as applying)... #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
@bcnpaul1 I have or I rewrite it #ELTchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
RT @Marisa_C: Very few coursbooks include Question types to promote CT #ELTchat One more problem with coursebooks |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
@Marisa_C open questions are good for CT right? #ELTchat |
bethcagnol |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
Off to bed, guys. Been a great #ELTCHAT! Thanks to the moderators @Marisa_C and @ShellTerrell Bonne nuit! And Happy 14th of July tomorrow! |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
RT @Marisa_C: few coursbooks include Q types to promote CT - it's fact finding and may be a bit of underlining #ELTchat >so ditch the bk:) |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
RT @theteacherjames: Roleplay is useful too. Get the sts to adopt other people's opinions and argue for them. Great practice. #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument (Palgrave Study Skills) #ELTCHAT |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
RT @theteacherjames: Roleplay is useful too. Get the sts to adopt other people's opinions and argue for them. Great practice. #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
@bethcagnol Oh def not but we can embed the idea in activities #eltchat I found activities in this book adapted well to the EFL classroom |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:53 |
RT @Marisa_C: Very few coursbooks include Question types to promote CT - it's all fact finding and may be a bit of underlining at best #ELTchat |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
@mcneilmahon ok - I see. No I guess we don't go all the way always, but do we need to always? #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
@bethcagnol night... or Bon nuit #ELTCHAT |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
RT @eyespeakbrasil: Always answer a question with a question #eltchat > can become very frustrating - the Q has to be justified |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
So what do you do when students balk, n aren't jumping into the CT part of the lesson. How do you "gettem' out of their shells" ? #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
@bcnpaul1 Wish we could. Syllabus is built on it, for tests. :( It's a tough issue @ our school, still! #eltchat |
Notyetlanguage |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
RT @MarianSteiner: RT @ ShellTerrell RT @bethcagnol: For sts who don't like to question, I show them the US site Rate My Professor.com #eltchat > interesting! |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
RT @fionamau: RT @theteacherjames Get the sts to adopt other people's opinions & argue 4 them. Great practice. #ELTchat overcomes 'I have no opinion' too |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
@bethcagnol Bye !! Good night !! #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:54 |
@brad5patterson Love the meat dress question! #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:55 |
@fionamau @brad5patterson And dare you ask: "Is she beautiful?" #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:55 |
So, how about pointing the camera on the learner to boost CT? The hard core way :) @web2literacy #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:55 |
@vbenevolofranca No I don't mean it like big announcement time - just e.g."this activity now aims to.... and to..." #Eltchat |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:55 |
RT @theteacherjames: @brad5patterson Love the meat dress question! #eltchat > and the cigarette sunglasses. and the image over singing = $$ |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
@Dru_Step @bcnpaul1 Sounds fantastic! #ELTchat |
fionamau |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
RT @theteacherjames @brad5patterson And dare you ask: "Is she beautiful?" #eltchat U dare, cuz she isn't, which is good. Mould-breaking > CT |
Fuertesun |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
@bcnpaul1 Can't include all Higher thinking skills and lower thinking skills and CT in all lessons can we? #eltchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
RT @Shaunwilden: Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument (Palgrave Study Skills) #ELTCHAT |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
RT @lu_bodeman: RT @theteacherjames: @fionamau @brad5patterson And dare you ask: "Is she beautiful?" #eltchat LOL |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
@vbenevolofranca Right! #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
@MarianSteiner the students pointing the cameras at each other :) #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
RT @theteacherjames Roleplay is useful too. Get the sts to adopt other people's opinions n argue for them. Great practice. #ELTchat >>> β¤ it |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
RT @theteacherjames: @fionamau @brad5patterson And dare you ask: "Is she beautiful?" #eltchat LOL |
vbenevolofranca |
13/7/2011 |
11:56 |
@Marisa_C Yes, exactly, as we normally do when setting up any other activity #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
RT @Fuertesun: @bcnpaul1 Can't include all ..in all lessons can we? #eltchat Of course we can, we're super heroes !! |
brad5patterson |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
RE @fionamau @theteacherjames Lady Gaga menos attractive = mould breaking. >>>> Good point ! #eltchat |
web2literacy |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
@MarianSteiner sts making the own films, creating blogs, making posters etc are all great critical processes of enagement #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
RT @akhssass: Reduce the number of questions that can be answered by only "yes" or "no." Ask questions appropriate to the developmental level. |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
RT @Dru_Step: @theteacherjames By the end of the year my sts know that a 'why' is coming from me & start asking each other #ELTchat |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
CT is a higher level of L2 practicing #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
developing the self confidence to think critically would be very difficult in some cultures, thinking of Asian students #eltchat |
domi75P |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
#eltchat bonne nuit but why in French ? Do you think French poeple go to bed early or that they are not inter… (cont) http://deck.ly/~5UTgv |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:57 |
Reduce the number of questions that can be answered by only "yes" or "no." Ask questions appropriate to the developmental level. |
bcnpaul1 |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
RT @theteacherjames: @fionamau @brad5patterson Says you! I'm sure there are those that disagree... #eltchat she's lovely :) |
Marisa_C |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
@domi75P cos we sometimes say bonne nuit without raising a fuss about the French - dont' be so sensitive we say it greek too #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
RT @web2literacy: @MarianSteiner sts making the own films, creating blogs, making posters etc are all great critical processes of enagement #eltchat |
lu_bodeman |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
RT @ayatawel: We have to appreciate all answers to motivate them to develop more CT !!#eltchat |
akhssass |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
Talk less and ask more #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
RT @ayatawel: We have to appreciate all answers to motivate them to develop more CT !!#eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
We have to appreciate all answers to motivate them to develop more CT !!#eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
@fionamau @brad5patterson Says you! I'm sure there are those that disagree... #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
13/7/2011 |
11:58 |
RT @web2literacy: @MarianSteiner sts making the own films, creating blogs, making posters etc are all great critical processes of enagement #eltchat |
ayatawel |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
@mcneilmahon That's our role to help, encourage and appreciate , even the least !!#eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
RT @web2literacy: sts making own films,blogs,posters etc are all great critical processes of enagement #eltchat > The circle is complete! :) |
PrettyButWise |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
i'm sleepy ;p nice chat but can't focus loool c u next Wed all , thank u for chating #eltchat |
mkofab |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
@akhssass and for me: listen more, have more patience... I know but difficult ... #eltchat |
hartle |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
RT @mcneilmahon: But remember students need the language to express their CT or you may get met with awkward silence - develop both hand in hand #eltchat |
theteacherjames |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
Each to their own Paul! ;-) @bcnpaul1 @fionamau @brad5patterson #eltchat |
naomishema |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
RT @mcneilmahon: But remember students need the language to express their CT or you may get met with awkward silence - develop both hand in hand #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
But remember students need the language to express their CT or you may get met with awkward silence - develop both hand in hand #eltchat |
sandymillin |
13/7/2011 |
11:59 |
RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
lu_bodeman |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
Also leaving. Dinner time. Again, a wonderful #eltchat. Will check out summary later. Congrats to the moderators + thanks!! |
naomishema |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
#eltchat Good night all - very fast paced chat this time! |
bcnpaul1 |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
Enjoyed that a lot #eltchat Thanks @marisa_c @shellterrell for moderation. g'night all |
brad5patterson |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
@bcnpaul1 @theteacherjames @fionamau we oui. ζƒ…δΊΊηΌι‡ε‡Ίθ¥Ώζ–½οΌοΌοΌ lovers see the most beautifully >>> fav chinese expression LOL #eltchat |
ayatawel |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
@web2literacy bye !! Good night !! #eltchat |
hartle |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
These location maps of where everyone is r distracting me!! But it's interesting to see such variety too #eltchat |
akhssass |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
Increase wait-time between asking and answering questions to at least five seconds. give them time to think. #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
@web2literacy night #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
@MarianSteiner I like those ideas #eltchat |
analuisalozano |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
@mcneilmahon #ELTchat ... Maybe it sounds impossible but you will know how meaningful learning becomes after doing it-CT goes to its maximum |
NoraTouparlaki |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
RT @ayatawel: We have to appreciate all answers to motivate them to develop more CT !!#eltchat |
web2literacy |
14/7/2011 |
12:00 |
bye bye all thanks for the chat - interesting as always #eltchat |
akhssass |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
@Marisa_C @akhssass great idea #eltchat |
Notyetlanguage |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
@domi75P French is cool - it also helps you to expand your vocabulary in English as well as to spell English better :D #ELTchat |
Fuertesun |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
@bcnpaul1 Night Paul.... #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
thx all, good night |
mcneilmahon |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
@analuisalozano not impossible at all - a very worthy goal and yes, makes learning more meaningful #eltchat |
KellyMNixon |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
#css510 A smorgasbord... #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
@bcnpaul1 cheers Paul good to have you on #eltchat always |
hartle |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
RT @brad5patterson: @bcnpaul1 @theteacherjames @fionamau we oui. ζƒ…δΊΊηΌι‡ε‡Ίθ¥Ώζ–½οΌοΌοΌ lovers see the most beautifully >>> fav chinese expression LOL #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
RT @bcnpaul1: Enjoyed that a lot #eltchat Thanks @marisa_c @shellterrell for moderation. g'night all |
lu_bodeman |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat Good night all - very fast paced chat this time! |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
@akhssass Increase discussion time in the classroom too - many Ts cannot conduct a good discussion or just butt in and tell all #eltchat |
ayatawel |
14/7/2011 |
12:01 |
@bcnpaul1 Good night !!#eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
RT @Marisa_C: Increase discussion in the classroom - many Ts cannot conduct a good discussion or just butt in and tell all #eltchat > agree |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
@eyespeakbrasil Goodnight - thanks for joining #eltchat |
barbarabujtas |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
@Marisa_C :) #eltchat |
eyespeakbrasil |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
Thanks all - goodnight #eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
RT @brad5patterson: #eltchat Thanks moderators and chatters. Good fun, and nice to connect with passionate teachers !!! > What he said ;) |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
@Dru_Step Bonne Nuit !!! Kalinichtaq #eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
RT @bcnpaul1: Enjoyed that a lot #eltchat Thanks @marisa_c @shellterrell for moderation. g'night all > Me too, thanks all |
Dru_Step |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
#eltchat I'm off too. Actually found this easier without Tweetdeck. It's very insistent and nagging! Night all. |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
@barbarabujtas thanks for joining #eltchat |
brad5patterson |
14/7/2011 |
12:02 |
1st late night #eltchat Thanks moderators and chatters. Good fun, and nice to connect with passionate teachers !!! cheers, b |
Fuertesun |
14/7/2011 |
12:03 |
@hartle Night #eltchat |
hartle |
14/7/2011 |
12:03 |
RT @hartle: Yes, thnx from me too. Have to go but it was as good as ever, Good night everyone. #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:03 |
@mcneilmahon Thanks for joining - and kind comments #eltchat |
akhssass |
14/7/2011 |
12:03 |
Encourage SS to generate new ideas, products, or ways of viewing things. Not just understanding content in books. #eltchat |
ayatawel |
14/7/2011 |
12:03 |
RT @mcneilmahon: RT @Marisa_C: Increase discussion in the classroom - many Ts cannot conduct a good discussion or just butt in and tell all #eltchat > agree |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:04 |
Thank you all for joining #ELTchat and thx to my co moderators @#Shellterrell and @Shaunwilden for great moderation ! |
NoraTouparlaki |
14/7/2011 |
12:04 |
#ELTCHat Goodnight to all of you! thanks for everything! |
mcneilmahon |
14/7/2011 |
12:04 |
RT @Marisa_C: @mcneilmahon Thanks for joining - and kind comments #eltchat > you're welcome, thanks for great moderating |
Fuertesun |
14/7/2011 |
12:04 |
@Marisa_C Night and thanks #eltchat |
Fuertesun |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
@Marisa_C Thank you ..... night #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
@akhssass me #eltchat |
akhssass |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
who is familiar with Bono’s Six Thinking Hats? #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
@Fuertesun Cheers LEahn :-) nice pic #eltchat |
ayatawel |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
@Marisa_C Thank u soo much and thanks for mods @shaunwilden and @shellyterrell !!#eltchat |
mcneilmahon |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
That was fast and furious - looking forward to the summary to catch up with missed threads and have a think about them :) #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
Sorry I disappeared for a bit but had trouble with tweetdeck - could barely type anything #Eltchat |
MarianSteiner |
14/7/2011 |
12:05 |
RT @Marisa_C: Thank you all for joining #ELTchat and thx to my co moderators @#Shellterrell and @Shaunwilden for great moderation ! |
cherrymp |
13/7/2011 |
12:05 |
'Striving for good #English' in #malaysia http://bit.ly/ojloZZ #eltchat #efl #tefl #teachingenglish |
theteacherjames |
14/7/2011 |
12:06 |
Thanks to mods @marisa_c @shellterrell for a great #eltchat, one of the best in ages. I love that subject. |
mcneilmahon |
14/7/2011 |
12:06 |
RT @akhssass: Increase wait-time between asking and answering questions to at least five seconds. give them time to think. #eltchat |
mkofab |
14/7/2011 |
12:06 |
Thanks moderators and all teachers for inspiration, fun and some serious CT! Good night. Phew, that went fast again! :-) #eltchat |
Notyetlanguage |
14/7/2011 |
12:06 |
Bonne nuit! Good night! Laku noΔ‡! (Croatian) καληνΟχτα.. interesting #ELTchat on CT... sorry I couldn't join earlier :( |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:06 |
@ayatawel Hey thanks for joining :-) #eltchat |
cherrymp |
13/7/2011 |
12:06 |
#English-language digital library to feature works of 'father of #manga' frm #japan http://bit.ly/nGWX87 #eltchat #efl #tefl #edtech |
akhssass |
14/7/2011 |
12:07 |
@hartle @akhssass thanks |
Marisa_C |
14/7/2011 |
12:07 |
Good night all - will put up transcript later on the wiki if you want to peruse this fast and furious #ELTchat !!!!!! |
hartle |
14/7/2011 |
12:07 |
RT @akhssass: who is familiar with Bono’s Six Thinking Hats? #eltchat http://ow.ly/1uAjVv |
akhssass |
14/7/2011 |
12:07 |
just google it #eltchat |
ayatawel |
14/7/2011 |
12:07 |
Thank u all !! See u next week !! very nice chat and a typical practical CT chat !! #eltchat |
fceblog |
14/7/2011 |
12:07 |
Thank you all. #ELTchat @Marisa_C @eyespeakbrasil @MarianSteiner @DrJohnHadley @BethCagnol @Lu_bodeman |
sandymillin |
14/7/2011 |
12:09 |
#eltpics is #ing this week...eating, chatting, thinking...whatever you like! 59 so far: http://bit.ly/pm6lxi Can you add more? #eltchat #efl |
cerirhiannon |
14/7/2011 |
12:10 |
#eltchat finally made it to my computer - so sad to have missed the eltchat - and all u chatters - will be following u on the transcript |
analuisalozano |
14/7/2011 |
12:10 |
@mcneilmahon #ELTchat ... They best learn by doing things and by thinking what they do is worth for themselves and others :) |
vickyloras |
14/7/2011 |
12:10 |
RT @theteacherjames: Thanks to mods @marisa_c @shellterrell for a great #eltchat, one of the best in ages. I love that subject. |
sandymillin |
14/7/2011 |
12:10 |
#infiniteeltideas is quizlet this week: http://bit.ly/nJjsXg How would you use it? Waiting for 1st idea! #eltchat #efl #esl #esolΒ #elt #tefl |
fceblog |
14/7/2011 |
12:10 |
RT @Shaunwilden: RT @Marisa_C: Could we be more explicit to our Ss about what and why we are doing it in class #ELTchat - it should not be a secret I think |
theteacherjames |
14/7/2011 |
12:11 |
@cerirhiannon That's a shame, tonight's was a cracker. Next time, eh? :-) #eltchat |
vbenevolofranca |
14/7/2011 |
12:11 |
Thanks to all #eltchat moderators. Tweetdeck went all funny on me & found it difficult to type at times! |
vickyloras |
14/7/2011 |
12:12 |
RT @sandymillin: #eltpics is #ing this week...eating, chatting, thinking...whatever you like! 59 so far: http://bit.ly/pm6lxi Can you add more? #eltchat #efl |
akhssass |
14/7/2011 |
12:12 |
Teachers should create an atmosphere of trust and encourage HOTS questions. I mean a stree-free atmosphere. #eltchat |