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The Teaching Essential Toolkit is a centralized and accessible repository designed to enhance the teaching of English through innovative, practical, and collaborative resources. This toolkit brings together the outputs from various phases of the project, including expert presentations, lesson plans, didactic units, posters, and AI-enhanced activities. Each resource is tailored to foster active learning, engagement, and the practical application of language skills.

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The presentations of the experts in phase 2

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The presentations of the experts in phase 2

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Danna Stefany Moreno Pedroza

Listening Expert

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVqWnQb5Y/NfMykFI92805lM41a5MjoQ/edit?utm_content=DAGVqWnQb5Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of strategies and activities aimed at enhancing listening skills in language learning. It emphasizes the importance of listening as a fundamental skill for comprehension and effective communication in both social and academic contexts. The presentation explores various techniques, including exposure to authentic listening materials, use of diverse formats for listening practice, promoting active listening through note-taking, and encouraging repetition to improve understanding. Additionally, it highlights engaging activities like completing song lyrics, watching videos, and participating in interactive games to make the learning process enjoyable and effective. By implementing these strategies, learners can strengthen their listening abilities, increase fluency, and develop confidence in real-life conversations.

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Presentacion Proyecto Creativo Organico Multicolor Pastel

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The presentations of the experts in phase 2

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The presentations of the experts in phase 2

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Cristian Avilez

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGV0CxtPAQ/eFfXCHnf1MpurmEA4iLWaA/edit

This presentation, Teaching Speaking Skills in Language Learning, explores effective strategies, techniques, and resources to enhance oral communication skills. It emphasizes the importance of speaking as a core skill in social, academic, and professional contexts, highlighting its role in building confidence and fluency.

Key components include best practices like role-playing, group discussions, and authentic real-world contexts, supported by resources such as ESL Conversation Starters, Breaking News English, and FluentU. The presentation draws on expert insights (Harmer, 2007; Usó-Juan & Martínez-Flor, 2006; Field, 2008) to provide practical tools for pronunciation, vocabulary building, and conversational abilities, making speaking skills relevant and achievable for language learners.

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Lesson plan format -Phase 2 Didactics of English

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Lesson plan format -Phase 2 Didactics of English

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This lesson, designed for A2-level students aged 14-17, focuses on teaching vocabulary and polite expressions for ordering food in a restaurant. Through engaging activities like role-plays, TikTok reels, and vocabulary practice using a restaurant menu, students will learn to confidently order food and beverages while using modal verbs and the present simple tense. The lesson emphasizes real-world application, fluency, and politeness, and includes interactive feedback, assessment through role-plays, and a follow-up written homework task to reinforce learning.

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Lesson plan format -Phase 2 Didactics of Englishh

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The unit is designed to develop communication skills in students with an A2 English level (ages 12-14, first-year secondary school), focusing on describing people and cultures. It incorporates activities like predicting, summarizing, and using graphic organizers to improve comprehension. Listening tasks involve understanding personal descriptions through mock interviews and audio recordings of individuals from different cultures. Writing tasks focus on creating short descriptive paragraphs using simple structures and descriptive adjectives, while speaking activities include role-play and personal presentations to enhance fluency and accuracy.

The unit spans one week, comprising four sessions of 1.5 hours each, aiming to gradually build skills and confidence. Objectives include mastering vocabulary and grammar related to nationalities and professions, summarizing texts about diverse cultures, writing coherent descriptions, and presenting personal information orally. Learning outcomes align with these objectives, emphasizing effective communication and cultural awareness.

Formative assessments, such as vocabulary exercises, comprehension checks, and self-assessment activities, ensure progress monitoring. Students also prepare for summative assessments through role-plays and group activities. The teaching approach is communicative, with scaffolding techniques to transition from guided practice to independent use. Key resources include adapted reading materials, authentic audio recordings, visual aids, and digital tools like Newsela. The lessons cater to students’ need for a strong foundation in vocabulary, grammar, and communicative practice to build confidence in real-world interactions.

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The poster presents a detailed analysis of the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the educational curriculum in rural contexts in Colombia. Using survey data, it showcases educators' perceptions of the relevance of ICT for learning in these areas, highlighting the differences in accessibility and use of these tools between rural and urban areas. The poster emphasizes the importance of tailored educational policies that promote equitable access to ICT, as well as the need for continuous training for teachers in the effective use of these technologies. Additionally, it links the implementation of ICT with improvements in academic performance and educational opportunities equality in the rural regions of the co

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Danna Stefany Moreno Pedroza

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGYAMeszgc/g5STNeBTBdOIgswx95b6Hw/edit?utm_content=DAGYAMeszgc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

The presentation on the correct use of the present continuous covered its definition, structure, verb conjugation rules, key words, and common mistakes, using superhero-themed examples to engage the students. It included a creative activity where participants imagined being or witnessing their favorite superhero in action, creating stories using the present continuous, and concluded with an interactive Kahoot exercise where they selected the correct sentences based on superhero images, effectively reinforcing the knowledge acquired in a dynamic and practical way.

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Writing Informative or Explanatory Texts English Presentation in Colorful Pastel Doodle Style

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Danna Moreno

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ExcAdi_YwQqUjTuO7lgRy0ridOqbSkv/view?usp=drivesdk

The research explores an innovative strategy to enhance listening comprehension in English language learning. Through a detailed study, it demonstrates how the integration of audiovisual resources can transform the educational experience, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods. By combining visual and auditory elements such as podcasts with images, interactive games, and mobile technologies, it significantly improves language comprehension, increasing students' motivation and their ability to connect linguistic concepts with real-world contexts.

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Cristian Avilez Gomez

This presentation outlines the development of a learning activity using AI tools to teach the correct use of past simple verbs. It includes clear objectives, such as constructing affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences, and provides a structured activity plan with interactive practice exercises. The presentation emphasizes the benefits of AI, including personalized tutoring and real-time feedback, to enhance students' grammar mastery and engagement. It concludes by highlighting the dynamic learning experience AI tools offer and encourages exploring these tools for improved grammar learning.

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Presentación educativa sobre presentaciones orales y multimodales en inglés dibujado a mano en amarillo verde y marrón