username |
time |
status |
SophiaMav |
9:01 PM |
Good evening everyone #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:01 PM |
@ManosSY having an out-of-body experience in fair Syros island? And all the good stuff you learnt on the delta? #ELTchat |
naomishema |
9:01 PM |
Horrific example from article :T should say2 S claimiming to be stupid - emma couldn't do it either , do u think she's stupid? BAD! #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:02 PM |
I think there can be a mismatch between what the T wants to do and what the Director wants to see happen#ELTchat |
SueAnnan |
9:03 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: so then down to business, do we compromise? #ELTchat Yes, I think we have to |
Marisa_C |
9:03 PM |
@SueAnnan #ELTchat True - I have heard so many stoties like that I can hardly bear to relate them |
Shaunwilden |
9:03 PM |
so then down to business, do we compromise? #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:04 PM |
@ljp2010 How so? #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:04 PM |
@ManosSY #ELTchat and the parent/client/sponsor we should add .... |
ljp2010 |
9:04 PM |
#ELTchat Hi Marisa, Sue, Ceri, Shaun, all :-D |
Shaunwilden |
9:04 PM |
@SueAnnan because we have to balance own beliefs with those of school / sts / DoS etc? #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:04 PM |
@cerirhiannon @ljp2010 #eltchat #ELTchat hi there! |
ljp2010 |
9:04 PM |
#ELTchat I often hear teachers talk about their beliefs but what i see in observation may not reflect this. |
ljp2010 |
9:05 PM |
#ELTchat example - student-centredness yet teacher stands at board "chalk and "talk" for most of class |
cerirhiannon |
9:05 PM |
@ljp2010 hi lisa :) #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:05 PM |
@Shaunwilden yes, and British Council, sponsors, student wishes #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:06 PM |
We all accept the fact that teachers compromise - no question - u have to keep ur job but is that the best we can do for our ss? #ELTchat |
louisealix68 |
9:06 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat example - student-centredness yet teacher stands at board "chalk and "talk" for most of class > mea culpa! (sometimes) |
SueAnnan |
9:07 PM |
@Marisa_C the question is how much should we compromise? #ELTchat |
ljp2010 |
9:07 PM |
#ELTchat @louisealix68 Not blameless myself there either!!! But I'm aware of it. It's the lack of awareness that I struggle with... |
SueAnnan |
9:08 PM |
I think if we can rationalise what we do, and fight our corner, we can get away with a lot #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:08 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: @Marisa_C the question is how much should we compromise? #ELTchat > Depends on how empowered we are to get new job |
Marisa_C |
9:09 PM |
@SueAnnan #ELTchat different corners of the globe different realities |
Shaunwilden |
9:09 PM |
@SueAnnan agreed i think it that if we can justify what we do and it seems to work then we dont have to overcompromise #ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:09 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: @Marisa_C question is how much should we compromise? #ELTchat > depends on teaching context e.g. making the most of bad sit |
ljp2010 |
9:09 PM |
#ELTchat @SueAnnan Especially if it's effective and well received by the student i.e. client. |
Shaunwilden |
9:10 PM |
@shaznosel Do you practice what you preach?#ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:10 PM |
#eltchat sometimes we have to work within limitations - often teaching sits not perfect and compromises are inevitable |
SueAnnan |
9:10 PM |
@Marisa_C yes, that's very true #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:10 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @SueAnnan #ELTchat different corners of the globe different realities - very true |
louisealix68 |
9:10 PM |
Sometimes sts don't wat to be active and just want chalk-and-talk. with MFL listening is also important skill! #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:10 PM |
@Shaunwilden I suppose you also need an enlightened boss for that to work, though #ELTchat |
SueAnnan |
9:11 PM |
@Marisa_C We are certainly helped to think more clearly about what we do #ELTchat |
ljp2010 |
9:11 PM |
#ELTchat @Shaunwilden @shaznosel And if someone doesn't practise what they preach, how can you make them see this? |
naomishema |
9:11 PM |
@Marisa_C doesn't extent of compromise depend on issue? i sometimes work around demands #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:11 PM |
@shaznosel @SueAnnan #ELTchat I think Twitter & our chats are one way of empowering us to make some right choices |
SophiaMav |
9:12 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @shaznosel @SueAnnan #ELTchat I think Twitter & our chats are one way of empowering us to make some right choices #eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:12 PM |
@Marisa_C @SueAnnan You read my mind! We discuss our restrictions and how to overcome them #eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:12 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: @Marisa_C We are helped to think more clearly about what we do #ELTchat > recognising the compromise is sometimes imp |
Marisa_C |
9:12 PM |
If there are no other voices to hear and support you, what chances for one T on their own to fight the fight - so to speak #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:12 PM |
@ljp2010 @shaznosel i guess it depends on what that is #ELTchat |
ljp2010 |
9:13 PM |
#ELTchat comments raise interesting point re: teacher learning opportunities and how these are often practical but lite. Thoughts? |
SueAnnan |
9:13 PM |
@shaznosel and get support of our peers #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:14 PM |
@Shaunwilden was just going to ask the same #ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:14 PM |
@ljp2010 #eltchat agree that maybe TD could be more about questioning practices, identifying discrepancies, planning changes |
Shaunwilden |
9:14 PM |
@ljp2010 practical but lite? #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:15 PM |
@ljp2010 isnt this frustratingly what tchrs feel they need though so quite a common occurence? #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:15 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @Shaunwilden ..I wish I could practice what I preach- frustrating but I try to adapt and find the path inbetween! #eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:15 PM |
@Shaunwilden ..I wish I could practice what I preach- frustrating but I try to adapt and find the path inbetween! #eltchat |
ljp2010 |
9:15 PM |
#ELTchat sorry, i mean comments on the initial blog post. i.e. things to take into class on Monday |
shaznosel |
9:16 PM |
@Marisa_C By joining in chats and keeping your priorities upfront- the ss not the others around you #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:16 PM |
RT @naomishema: @Marisa_C we always strive - in general we can't always do what we would like to! #eltchat > yes |
naomishema |
9:16 PM |
@Marisa_C we always strive - in general we can't always do what we would like to! #eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:16 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat things to take into class on Monday > a dilemma for TD workshoppers ;) one I'm facing for this weekend! |
Shaunwilden |
9:17 PM |
@ljp2010 used to drive me nuts when putting together TD programs at my old school #ELTchat |
SueAnnan |
9:17 PM |
For Mondays we could always have a throwaway lesson- then negotiate with sts #ELTchat |
ljp2010 |
9:17 PM |
#ELTchat true. ask a teacher about a gr8 session & they say the practical one, not the fascinating learning theory behind it @Shaunwilden |
cerirhiannon |
9:17 PM |
RT @naomishema: @Marisa_C we strive - we can't always do what we would like to! #eltchat > yes!! and be happy when we can do some things |
ljp2010 |
9:18 PM |
@cerirhiannon #ELTchat I like to try & strike balance. Easier to do with workshops on the outside (!) , less for weekly input sessions |
Marisa_C |
9:18 PM |
I think we should clarify - for new fiiends - that Ts do need support & guidance - but often told to work against their beliefs #ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:19 PM |
@ljp2010 yup, the practical "chewing sessions" are the crowd pleasers - but the kinda stuff Willy's getting at is more satisfying #eltchat |
ljp2010 |
9:19 PM |
@Shaunwilden I empathise. #ELTchat |
AllisonAdultESL |
9:20 PM |
Make your own Thanksgiving worksheets: http://t.co/y2nEsDWM #ell #esl #ellchat #tefl #eltchat |
ljp2010 |
9:20 PM |
@cerirhiannon Those are the sessions I want to attend but good ones seem to be harder to find. #ELTchat |
SueAnnan |
9:20 PM |
@cerirhiannon how many teachers analyse that stuff though? #eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:20 PM |
@SueAnnan @Shaunwilden Practical rather than theoretical but at times a theory crosses my mind and I change the plan..#eltchat |
CELT_Athens |
9:21 PM |
@AllisonAdultESL we are in the middle of a chat pls don't use our hashtag #ell #esl #ellchat #tefl #eltchat |
naomishema |
9:21 PM |
@cerirhiannon ah - identify! Its like raising children, you must pick your battles!! #eltchat |
ljp2010 |
9:21 PM |
#ELTchat @cerirhiannon and which ones are those? |
shaznosel |
9:21 PM |
@cerirhiannon @naomishema @Marisa_C The little things in life make the difference. #eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:21 PM |
#eltchat balance always an issue - recognise the limitations - prioritise our beliefs - identify the beliefs we don't want to compromise? |
Marisa_C |
9:22 PM |
Willy is not just talking about compromise - he's talking about the reflection that leads tor ecognising it #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:22 PM |
Sorry got distracted by a wonderful swedish goal, back now #ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:22 PM |
RT @naomishema: @cerirhiannon ah - identify! Its like raising children, you must pick your battles!! #eltchat > :)) |
cerirhiannon |
9:22 PM |
@ljp2010 the ones Willy's talking about? sessions that ask teachers to look at the gap between do and thinking (I think!) #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:23 PM |
@Marisa_C I think that's where chat's like these come into their own #ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:23 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: sometimes compromise not perceived even by self #ELtchat > recognising the compromise is the first step - and the obstacles |
Marisa_C |
9:23 PM |
sometimes compromise not perceived even by self #ELtchat |
ljp2010 |
9:23 PM |
#ELTchat interesting to consider tho - what r the teaching beliefs that u r NOT willing to compromise on? |
cerirhiannon |
9:23 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Willy is not just talking about compromise - he's talking about the reflection that leads tor ecognising it #ELTchat > thx! |
Marisa_C |
9:24 PM |
Many Ts use ideas/techniques unquestioningly - need to reflect on underlying values & beliefs of what we DO like to do too #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:24 PM |
Am wondering if and when compromise simply becomes ones norm #ELTchat |
SueAnnan |
9:24 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @Marisa_C My problem exactly but learnt to adapt and live with it - you can still make a difference#eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:24 PM |
@Marisa_C My problem exactly but learnt to adapt and live with it - you can still make a difference#eltchat |
ljp2010 |
9:25 PM |
#ELTchat @cerirhiannon Nice. And responding to their needs obviously :-) |
SueAnnan |
9:25 PM |
@cerirhiannon can't imagine doing anything else #ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:25 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat what r the teaching beliefs that u r NOT willing to compromise on? > nice Q! teaching ss as individuals wld b 1 4 me |
cerirhiannon |
9:26 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat @cerirhiannon Nice. And responding to their needs obviously :-) > yes :) |
Marisa_C |
9:26 PM |
@cerirhiannon #eltchat quite depressing in fact - I think we all have to do it to some extent - no? and not just for teaching |
SueAnnan |
9:26 PM |
@shaznosel true #eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:26 PM |
#eltchat is compromise just the norm in all things? ( a slightly depressing thought!) |
shaznosel |
9:26 PM |
@SueAnnan @Marisa_C I think sometimes we chat to let off steam - that we can't put into practice what we want #eltchat |
naomishema |
9:27 PM |
Don't we chat because we R the only ones willing to discuss these issues at such an hour? #eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:27 PM |
@cerirhiannon @ljp2010 Pushing forward with a task that I know my ss can't cope with/dicatiation for dyslexics and very Yl @eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:27 PM |
@Marisa_C #eltchat - yes, lots of situations seem to call for compromises these days! |
toulasklavou |
9:27 PM |
@shaznosel @Marisa_C also depends on the Ss' personality & 2 what extent you feel free to adapt#eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:28 PM |
@cerirhiannon @Marisa_C We need to compromise with good grace #eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:29 PM |
@cerirhiannon @Marisa_C Life!!#eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:29 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @SueAnnan @cerirhiannon @Marisa_C hmm not always that would be defeatisit #ELTchat > a nice note of optimism - absolutely! |
SueAnnan |
9:29 PM |
@Shaunwilden or pragmatic? #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:29 PM |
@cerirhiannon #eltchat Yes - good questions |
antoniaclare |
9:29 PM |
Maybe it's about finding practical ways to get round the obstacles to teaching the way you believe, rather than compromise #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:29 PM |
@SueAnnan @cerirhiannon @Marisa_C hmm not always that would be defeatisit #ELTchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:29 PM |
#eltchat interesting qs: do I always do what I say/believe? if not, why not? what's stopping me? can I change it? if not, can I adapt? |
shaznosel |
9:29 PM |
@toulasklavou @Marisa_C I ca adapt to the ss issues - it's the schools policies I find hard #eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:30 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @cerirhiannon #eltchat Yes - good questions > asking myself those questions a lot recently!! |
Marisa_C |
9:30 PM |
as one of my trainees put up on her fb today- got so many minutes each day and they ain't getting more #ELTchat Don't waste them! |
cerirhiannon |
9:30 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: finding practical ways round the obstacles to teaching the way you believe, rather than compromise #eltchat > yes :) |
Marisa_C |
9:31 PM |
@cerirhiannon #eltchat signals of change :-) I have them too |
shaznosel |
9:31 PM |
@naomishema Totally with you! Cause we care! We strive to put theory into practise against all odds!!#eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:32 PM |
Ok - I think we have patted ourselves on the back quite enough for one #ELTchat - WHAT CAN WE DO collectively - any ideas? |
naomishema |
9:32 PM |
@shaznosel :) #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:33 PM |
@Marisa_C be there to help, mentor, support #ELTchat |
shaznosel |
9:33 PM |
@cerirhiannon @antoniaclare YES! Be sneaky ..use dictation and grammar exercises to enhance the lesson- make them fun! #eltchat |
ljp2010 |
9:33 PM |
#ELTchat i'm starting with a list of my beliefs now. which are key and then to see where they come from |
SueAnnan |
9:33 PM |
@Marisa_C I think the appraisal system allows for dialogue and reflection #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
9:33 PM |
Beliefs we won't compromise: language use should be genuinely communicative +authentic, learning must be real #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:33 PM |
RT @naomishema: Do? send our bosses to conferences?! #eltchAT |
naomishema |
9:33 PM |
Do? send our bosses to conferences?!#eltchat |
ljp2010 |
9:34 PM |
@Shaunwilden but don't do it for them! #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:34 PM |
@Marisa_C ok i'll delete the tweet sorry ;-) #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:34 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C be there to help, mentor, support #ELTchat > this goes without saying! |
Marisa_C |
9:34 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat i'm starting with a list of my beliefs now. which are key and then to see where they come from - GREAT! |
Marisa_C |
9:35 PM |
Couldn't we start a series of blog posts addressed to school leaders in our various countries? #ELTchat and MAKE them read them |
toulasklavou |
9:35 PM |
Aren't teaching beliefs formed not so much by theory but by real-life teaching situations?#eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:36 PM |
@naomishema #ELTchat email it - put on their desk - try anything |
ljp2010 |
9:36 PM |
@toulasklavou I'm sure that's a big part of it but isn't it interesting to find out why our teachers taught us the way them did? #ELTchat |
shaznosel |
9:36 PM |
@toulasklavou good point- adapt to what you are have infront of you but it influenced by your beliefs #eltchat |
naomishema |
9:36 PM |
@Marisa_C How do u make people read anything? !! #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:36 PM |
also for parents methinks - in their L1 preferably #eltchat |
antoniaclare |
9:36 PM |
RT @toulasklavou Aren't teaching beliefs formed not so much by theory but by real-life teaching situations?#eltchat Yes, bit of both? |
SueAnnan |
9:38 PM |
@shaznosel I think people can change their ideas #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:38 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @Marisa_C I wish! A dream come true - a leopard doesn't change his spots..#eltchat > not while it's making money anyway |
shaznosel |
9:38 PM |
@Marisa_C I wish! A dream come true - a leopard doesn't change his spots..#eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:39 PM |
so ..how do we practise what we preach?#eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:39 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: @shaznosel I think people can change their ideas #eltchat > sometimes they can, it's true |
cerirhiannon |
9:40 PM |
RT @shaznosel: so ..how do we practise what we preach?#eltchat > be aware, do things step by step, look after the little things |
toulasklavou |
9:40 PM |
@toulasklavou u realise every rule has its exception#eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:41 PM |
@cerirhiannon #eltchat A step at a time > in some cases what u think is right may be a big innovation and must be done carefully |
antoniaclare |
9:41 PM |
I think demonstrating that ur way(s) of teaching/beliefs produce gr8 results (st feedback) &have wide recognition (eg dogme) helps #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:42 PM |
@antoniaclare #eltchat to long to retweet but great idea - create a success trend |
SophiaMav |
9:42 PM |
@shaznosel I think we need to be flexible and clear about what we want and what we can do. #eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:42 PM |
@Marisa_C #eltchat yes change needs to be managed very carefully |
SueAnnan |
9:43 PM |
@toulasklavou yes, nothing to beat personal experience #eltchat |
toulasklavou |
9:43 PM |
@SueAnnan @shaznosel learnin how 2 teach= ongoing process & comes frm personal research & experience withSs?#eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:43 PM |
RT @SophiaMav: @shaznosel I think we need to be flexible and clear about what we want and what we can do. #eltchat > nail on head :) |
Marisa_C |
9:44 PM |
@antoniaclare #eltchat :-) |
toulasklavou |
9:44 PM |
@SueAnnan @shaznosel Definitely ideas change and theories as well#eltchat |
antoniaclare |
9:44 PM |
RT @Marisa_C @antoniaclare #eltchat to long to retweet but great idea - create a success trend > what a great phrase 'success trend' ;) |
shaznosel |
9:44 PM |
@Marisa_C @cerirhiannon Good point that what we think is right, may not be agreed by parents/ss so changes must be slow..#ELTchat |
shaznosel |
9:45 PM |
@toulasklavou @SueAnnan Personal experience that is discussed here and then adapting and refelecting in class #eltchat |
cerirhiannon |
9:45 PM |
@shaznosel @Marisa_C #eltchat .. or careful at least ... and highlight the success as @antoniaclare says |
ljp2010 |
9:46 PM |
#ELTchat had a 1 to 1 st this year who i tried to teach the way i usually did. total failure. had to reevaluate the way i worked = Great! |
antoniaclare |
9:46 PM |
@marisa_C @cerirhiannon ...better than compromise ;) #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:46 PM |
@shaznosel yep #eltchat |
toulasklavou |
9:47 PM |
@SueAnnan Very helpful 2 start with theory & then a blend of norms &personal beliefs=personal development &better teaching#eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:47 PM |
@ljp2010 Had a class of 5, and it didn't work for 1 of them! very interesting experience indeed #ELTchat |
naomishema |
9:48 PM |
Interesting the way we interpreted tonight's chat topic. I understood recommendation from theory that R NOT right for the classroom #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:48 PM |
@SueAnnan @ljp2010 Important revelations - we all have to face why things didn't work and reflect thanks for sharing #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:49 PM |
@naomishema #eltchat well, we may have our limitations but it's good to take the talk where it wants to go :-) |
shaznosel |
9:49 PM |
@toulasklavou @SueAnnan success trend so to speak...like!! #ELTCHAT |
SueAnnan |
9:49 PM |
@Marisa_C :-) #ELTchat |
antoniaclare |
9:49 PM |
@ljp2010 Agree, we often have to adapt style to suit what the learner wants/needs #eltchat |
naomishema |
9:50 PM |
@Marisa_C not complaining at all! Just noting that I hadn't predicted that. that's why #eltchat is a REAL discussion, u never know... |
SophiaMav |
9:50 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @naomishema well, we may have our limitations but its good to take the talk where it wants to go :-) > agree #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:50 PM |
@naomishema often the case with #ELTchat |
SueAnnan |
9:50 PM |
@shaznosel It didn't feel like a success trend at the time :-) #ELTCHAT |
Marisa_C |
9:51 PM |
@naomishema i must confess i had only 2 mins to read post- in btwn marking essays - may be my fault :-( #eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:51 PM |
hmm while i like the idea behind the term i hope success trend doesnt get coined, sounds far too marketing :-) #ELTchat |
shaznosel |
9:51 PM |
@SueAnnan success never shows itself at the time - you see it later! #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:51 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @naomishema often the case with #ELTchat |
SueAnnan |
9:52 PM |
@naomishema It was actually an absence of complaints :-) #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:52 PM |
@Shaunwilden #ELTchat success trend |
Shaunwilden |
9:52 PM |
@Marisa_C huh? #ELTchat |
naomishema |
9:52 PM |
RT @shaznosel: @SueAnnan success never shows itself at the time> sometimes it does! A HUGE smile on Student's face! #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:52 PM |
@Shaunwilden #ELTchat it's MINE - i will sell it if it's to be sold grrr |
toulasklavou |
9:52 PM |
@shaznosel @Marisa_C no but maybe see them in a different way?#eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:53 PM |
@Marisa_C yes i was saying i didnt like term = more akin to marketing not elt #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:53 PM |
@SueAnnan nice one #eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:54 PM |
@ljp2010 #ELTchat how so? |
Shaunwilden |
9:54 PM |
@SueAnnan lol :-) #ELTchat |
ljp2010 |
9:54 PM |
#ELTchat have just realised that all significant change and progress in my teaching has come from disasters! |
SueAnnan |
9:54 PM |
@Shaunwilden could be good for Business English :-) #ELTchat |
Marisa_C |
9:54 PM |
@shaznosel #eltchat yes - i shall now go lounge by my swimming pool :-D |
SophiaMav |
9:54 PM |
RT @naomishema @shaznosel: @SueAnnan success never shows itself at the time> sometimes it does! A HUGE smile on Students face!> Yes #eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:54 PM |
@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden yOU ARE BECOMING TOO MATERIALISTIC! #eltchat |
shaznosel |
9:55 PM |
Sometimes we read the new theories and it is obvious these theorists have never been in a classroom.do what you feel is right #eltchat |
naomishema |
9:55 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat have just realised that all significant change and progress in my teaching has come from disasters> Not alone there! |
ljp2010 |
9:55 PM |
#ELTchat sts didn't respond, sts complained, etc. Things that have forced me to reevaluate. |
SueAnnan |
9:55 PM |
@ljp2010 It's true I reflect much more when things don't go to plan #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:55 PM |
@ljp2010 As they say we learn from our mistakes :-) #ELTchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:56 PM |
@ljp2010 :-) I think one of my biggest learning curves was a class that really slammed in school fbk #ELTchat |
shaznosel |
9:56 PM |
@naomishema @shaznosel @SueAnnan True..I meant in long term...#eltchat |
Marisa_C |
9:56 PM |
RT @ljp2010: #ELTchat sts didn't respond, sts complained, etc. Things that have forced me to reevaluate. |
ljp2010 |
9:56 PM |
@Shaunwilden #ELTchat but i'm a bit slow and never saw the analogy. happens to me all the time ;-) |
toulasklavou |
9:57 PM |
A teaching method/way is the best when there's a learning outcome#eltchat |
Shaunwilden |
9:58 PM |
As we approach the end would anyone like to summarise tonight's #ELTchat |
textivate |
9:59 PM |
Have you textivated today? :) http://t.co/CmFO5KuW #edtech #eltchat #ukedchat #langchat |
toulasklavou |
9:59 PM |
@ljp2010 culdn't agree with that more, we learn from our mistakes#eltchat |
SueAnnan |
9:59 PM |
@Shaunwilden I would like to decline as I'm off tomorrow for a couple of weeks. Sorry! #ELTchat |
ljp2010 |
9:59 PM |
#ELTchat well if there's no hurry, i'll say yes. think i've just found my next TOC talk... @Shaunwilden |
Marisa_C |
9:59 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: As we approach the end would anyone like to summarise tonight's #ELTchat > Yes please whoooo???? |
ljp2010 |
10:00 PM |
#ELTchat great. thanks all. very interesting chat :-) |
Shaunwilden |
10:00 PM |
@ljp2010 @Marisa_C Great thanks lisa, no hurry, I'll get you the transcript tomorrow #ELTchat |
SophiaMav |
10:00 PM |
I can do it but not before Sunday I'm afraid. #eltchat |
SueAnnan |
10:00 PM |
Thanks as always for an interesting chat. Great participants and Moderators. #ELTchat |
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