METHODOLOGY

The teacher and the student 

       The teacher like a facilitator of the learning isn’t “know all” and all time learning with students.

           Traditionally, a class is taught by a teacher mainly through lectures. The teacher presents information in an oral presentation while students listen, take notes and occasionally ask questions. This method sometimes leaves little room for class discussion or hands-on work; the teacher is the focal point and usually takes most of the class time. Grades are usually based on written exams.

     A facilitator is an instructor who leads the class in discussions based on the material covered. This is a student-centered approach. Facilitators rarely lecture; instead, they lead the class to discuss the material and share personal insights from real-world examples. This approach allows students to apply the information to their own situations, making the learning more meaningful.

      The students is a protagonist of teach and learn process, is a central person in this process.  Each learner is different, and knowledge of an overall learner profile may make pedagogical strategies more effective in enhancing learner motivation, retention, and self-confidence. More importantly, it is essential for the learner to be motivated where they perceive that the learning has value and that they are able to succeed at it.

 

Computer use in the ESL classroom

“If you don't know how to do something, you don't know how to do it with a computer”

The technology is influencing the education. New methodologies, tools and theories are doing to use the technologies in the classroom context.

We are not talking about bringing the pupils down to computer labs for project based learning experiences. We are talking about classrooms that have rows of desktop screens that create barriers against communication and collaboration.

In the ESL classroom, computers should be used as a language learning tool - just as any other piece of equipment (tape recorder, VCR, blackboard, etc.). For some tasks, computers can provide distinct advantages over more traditional approaches. Students interacting with a computer are also using motor skills as well, which can have a strong reinforcing effect on the learning process with desired results. Students are also allowed more control over their own learning process as they make the decisions when to repeat questions, exercises and sequences based on their own progress.

Probably the strongest argument for the use of the computer in the classroom environment is that of student self-pacing. Especially in the field of pronunciation, students can employ a computer to record themselves to compare their pronunciation to a target pronunciation. Common tools such as spell checking can also provide the student with valuable self-analysis instruction.The use of a computer for listening and pronunciation exercises often provides not only sound, but also visual input providing students with more contextual clues.

It is important the computer not become the center of the lesson, these situations should be avoided and left to students to decide when, and if, they want to utilize such activities.

Finally, with the aid of the technologies based materials, teachers can quickly access documents addressing individual student needs, improving motivation and effectiveness.

Actually, the technology is a style of education, a methodology that must be use to improve the teaching and learning process.

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