https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky en-us 2022-11-01 06:01:29 UTC 2025-09-30 18:28:48 UTC hello@padlet.com sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2365601560 Today our focus was listening.We developed some knowledge and abilities about designing pre-,while- and post listening tasks.We talked about differentation to offer practical solutions to possible challenges we face when teaching listening.We highlighted that good preparation is the key for our listening activities.We should set a goal first, build their knowledge, prepare an environment and then introduce the topic.First we named some problems and tried to find solutions with the given activities.We learned how to differentiate the activities to make them suitable for sts' levels.We compared authentic and coursebook materials.I was using both besides I will use them more effectively from now on.The most important part of it was making sts active listeners.
I will use suggested warm up activities we presented today with some ICQs, both for my classes and PDC meetings.Because listening is the most essential skill among the others.
Todays session gave me some useful ideas and techniques to use.They are appropriate and beneficial for listening activities.]]> 2022-11-01 20:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2365601560 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2367260921 First of all,I should state that,on the contrary to general thought, the most common problem with the speaking classes is not the crowded classes or unwillingness of students.If we want to teach speaking,we teach.A good teacher finds a way anyway,she adjusts,she differentiates..etc.
To me,the most common problem is cultural and behavioral obstacles.Most of the students and parents even teachers are unaware of their duties and unconcerned.Due to their ages,(i have 5 graders this year)they have a very limited motivation span.They want fun in the classes, they prefer easy and enjoyable activities .They need to acquire and use the languge,there must be enough exposure to L2 and then they can have the courage to speak,teachers should speak English as much as possible and make the classroom environment suitable for them and be a good model.
With regard to these, today's sessions will be very useful and provide me some chance to cope up with these problems.I will digitise and differentiate the tasks and activities.I will use Flipgrid app for homework and project assignments at the end of units ,they will speak freely and willingly.As each of them will have a digital portfolio,this will be a better digital tool for me.(I use lots of different web 2 tools for my lesson plans.)And as the students are on the center of learning and they are younger ones,I will use chatterpix and voki for educators as well.As a teacher ,my first duty is to encourage and motivate them.I will give them some stepping stones and make them feel valuable.Many thanks to your contributions to our professional development.]]> 2022-11-02 19:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2367260921 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368934964 2022-11-03 18:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368934964 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368939348 2022-11-03 18:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368939348 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368945931 I will differentiate the second activity, I want my sts to provide a new title for the text. Hence, they need to skim the text to write a new title. 
Weaker students can just write the title. However, I can ask the stronger ones explain why they wrote this title.]]> 2022-11-03 18:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368945931 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368979734 Sometimes when we use a text for a reading lesson, we may have prepared the activities just to get a general idea.  Offering a variety of activities for skimming and scanning can be most helpful and I learned a lot of different activities in this course and it will be great to share them at my upcoming PDCs meetings.]]> 2022-11-03 18:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2368979734 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2369066910 For T/F statement activity, stronger students need to explain why the sentence is false while the weaker ones just do the task]]> 2022-11-03 19:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2369066910 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2369073533 The students will make a poster or write a slogan related to topic.However stronger ones will present their posters and the others can just read their slogans.To digitalize they  present their posters by using Flipgrid.They need to shoot a video and talk about the posters.I will limit the time since we will watch them in the classroom.]]> 2022-11-03 19:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2369073533 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370648666 For my students,I start with product activities, for example i provide them a sample text and they introduce themselves by making id cards including:Name ,surname,age,country,Nationality.I have some students from different countries.they write short texts about themselves but soon we have products. As they are beginners and 5 graders they can write short texts first, telling about themselves, then their likes and dislikes.I use self, peer ,teacher correction respectively.At the beginning of the term we make word boxes and add all new vocabulary in it by making mini flashcards,i remind them take your box and check  your words regularly.You can ask your friends the meaning of the word and they can check it for you.They use this activity like a game,who gives more correct answer,s/he wins.I give this as a homework because all have brothers or sisters and they are neighbours,so they can use their word boxes.In my district, they even dont know how to express themselves in Turkish.So they need more practice with writing.We use Web2 tools as much asIpossible.Sometimes I send homework from WhatsApp and ask them only one question,they give an answer and write may be  only one word or one sentence.I use snack activities.and as post reading,the students bring their id cards to class and present them .This year we started like this and they enjoyed it very much.]]> 2022-11-04 20:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370648666 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370687216 2022-11-04 21:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370687216 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370687482 2022-11-04 21:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370687482 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370689018 2022-11-04 22:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370689018 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370689145 2022-11-04 22:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370689145 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370843182 First of all, the average age of the teachers in the district where I live is elders.  They are not very good at technology.  So,in my PDCs and my classes, showing them how to use various web 2 tools in writing class and using Agony aunt letter activity like how we did in the session would be a great addition for them.
Second, I believe that when I show them in practice the activities that are done today in class, they will love them and find them useful. Like I did 🥰]]> 2022-11-05 04:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2370843182 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2371301791 According to the skill levels of my students, I utilize three different activities (controlled, guided, and freer) to teach grammar. As students' language development progresses, I move on to guided and freer activities after first starting with controlled ones. Additionally, as the 8th graders are test-oriented and will be taking the exam, the activities are more supervised. However, I am more adaptable in other groups since there are more English lessons and I employ guided and freer activities.]]> 2022-11-05 20:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2371301791 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2371302204 I would first provide examples of how these three various activities could be employed in my PDC meetings. Since most of the teachers I will come across employ controlled activities more, I will probably let them know that using guided and freer activities encourages students to talk.]]> 2022-11-05 20:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2371302204 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2372059028 First of all, the most beneficial  thing I consider about is collaboration.I will try to create a friendly and positive atmosphere throughout my PDC meetings,explore local needs,expectations and problems.We have learned much here ,i will share all the skills that I have acquired throughout the sessions.I will make sure that teachers in my district will enrich their teaching experience through applying new communicative language teaching methodologies and creating engaging extracurricular materials to use in their classrooms.I will make my collegues feel comfortable to share their experiences,concerns and needs and respond accordingly.They will feel that they are not lonely, we are a huge community and always  be there to share and care.]]> 2022-11-06 22:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2372059028 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2372063318 As I stated above collaboration is a vital issue for us,hence, I will try to achieve my goals by keeping in touch with my collegues,i will try to do my utmost to use this network as a beneficial tool for both parts of community.]]> 2022-11-06 22:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2372063318 sevilsert61 https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2372066911 Our PDC sessions have a well organised and detailly planned frame works,thus if we consider all the requirements of a PDC session and make use of the given  feedbacks,and act and plan accordingly there will be no problem with our meetings.We have enough materials to use and  big, strong support by our stakeholders.The only thing to do is being positive and courageous all the time.The more supportive we will the more successful will be our PDCs.]]> 2022-11-06 22:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sevilsert61/6as4tx7hhvnp36ky/wish/2372066911