Allison Klein
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RE: UNIT 1.2B Exploring Language Theories in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Based on the responses above, I read more about the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Wikipedia defines it as “a concept in educational psychology t...

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RE: UNIT 7.1 - Adapting teaching styles to learner needs

I’m a new teacher, leading an online, beginner English class for native Spanish speakers. My students are from Colombia and Venezuela. My Spanish is d...

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RE: UNIT 4.2 - your personal motivations for taking the CERTEFL course

My three reasons for taking the CERTEFL course are:1. To improve my teaching (intrinsic): I genuinely love teaching English for the Ħal Far organizati...

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RE: UNIT 4.1 - Motivation and expectation

Damiano and Cheryl, you both already addressed how Scenario A might lead to disappointment and reduced motivation, or alternatively, to self-reflectio...

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RE: UNIT 3.1 - The Importance of Contextual Teaching in EFL

Contextual teaching, providing language instruction that is grounded in pertinent, real-world contexts, makes lessons more engaging and relevant, ther...

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RE: UNIT 2.1 - Inclusive Learning environments

This isn't necessarily the right forum topic for this, but I wasn't sure where else to share this. (Feel free to direct me to a more appropriate forum...

7 months ago
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RE: UNIT 2.1 - Inclusive Learning environments

I think inclusivity is especially important in an EFL environment because, as Damiano has already observed, EFL classes often include students from a ...

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RE: UNIT 1.2 - The Importance of Inclusive Learning Environments in EFL Teaching

An inclusive learning environment is one where every student feels supported, included, valued, and respected regardless of their abilities, backgroun...

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