What You Can Learn From My Pln #4 (June 28)

1. In "Paired and Group Writing Activity," Sean Banville provides 20 benefits for using this collaborative writing activity in EFL class. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits he lists?

Hint: Read Sean's blog post here.

It turns writing into a multi-skills task.

Students learn from each other.

It takes less time than having students write individual essays.

It's easier for the teacher to give feedback.

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2. In "Teaching English in Brazil," Henrick Oprea talks about his experiences as an EFL teacher. What does he believe is the greatest challenge facing English teachers in a big country like Brazil?

Hint: Read Henrick's blog post here.

Showing students the importance of learning a foreign language.

Teaching large classes.

Having to travel a long distance between schools.

Students don't like technology.

3. In "Being an EFL Teacher," Eva Büyüksimkeşyan describes the characteristics necessary to be a successful EFL teacher. Why does she believe that EFL teachers must be life-long learners?

Hint: Read Eva's blog post here.

Because life is long.

Because learning is fun.

Because there's a lot to learn.

Because if you stop learning you will be behind your students.

4. In "The Art of Teaching," Aniya Adly describes teaching as a cooperative art, similar to farming or healing. What is one difference between teaching and these two professions?

Hint: Read Aniya's blog post here.

There's no difference.

Teaching always involves a relation between the mind of one person and the mind of another.

Teachers don't have to get messy like farmers and doctors.

Learners can't learn without teachers.

5. In "EFL Teacher Progress Check: adult language learners," Karenne Sylvester lists the four steps language teachers go through in their professional development. What is the fourth step in a teacher's development?

Hint: Read Karenne's blog post here.

The unconscious competent

The conscious incompetent

The unconscious incompetent

The conscious competent

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