https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8 en-us 2022-08-20 20:20:53 UTC 2022-08-26 09:55:12 UTC hello@padlet.com aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266260181  Before the PDC meeting, I didn't know anything about the workshop. I just knew that this programme would help me for my self-development but how?I was feeling nervous naturally. But at the end of the 1st day I got it. My confidence got bigger. 
 And I also  thought about my teaching and learning beaviours. I told myself that ‘ I will never be an old fashioned teacher, I will update me and my skills countinuously . I am gonna do more student-centered activities and make my students feel more comfortable in the classroom. To achieve this,I will adopt ice breaker activities (star,actionbound) form my local context.

]]> 2022-08-20 20:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266260181 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266260497 My ideas about young learners haven't changed a lot actually as I'm already working with them ,but  I have to admit that a few changes should be done. I mean that I will try to be a more patient,flexible teacher in the class. I will make more repetitions and speak English as much as possible. I will always keep in mind that they can be distracted easily.They are just kids and not able to manage  their feelings or behaviour in the way adults can.

]]> 2022-08-20 20:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266260497 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266543426 Sts need more clear and meaningful reasons to speak English in the class. Real life conversations, drilling activities,child friendly dialogues which include social language,tounge twisters,chants and songs should be adapted in coursebooks to help children improve their oral skills.]]> 2022-08-21 14:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266543426 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266547948 We can reach teachers via PDCs and togeether we can focus on the problems and solutions. So we can change or adapt our activities with the help of these workshops.]]> 2022-08-21 14:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266547948 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266684005 2022-08-21 20:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2266684005 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2267495524  I would change the aimless and meaningless dialogue activities with the motivating,interesting and more meaningful ones. If the roles are too long , shortenining them can be an option. In some situations they can  create  their own child friendly speech bubbles. Also adding different moods,extra drills  and adapting more actions to the dialogues is a good idea. (In all stages teacher will scaffold the sts)
 ]]> 2022-08-22 14:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2267495524 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2267577033  Using a little  bit of phonics in young learners is useful I think ,especially with some sounds (sh,ch,c,w). Sts aren't aware of the relationship between words and the sounds they represent so with mini-funny activities we can get their attention to the point.
  Story telling with the new sound , asking them to produce vocab.,using pictures or realias will be helpful for spelling awarness and saying the sound correctly.]]> 2022-08-22 15:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2267577033 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2267604773  Shared reading is a very good procedure with  L2 children because it encourages  sts ,model fluent reading behaviour and enable them to get the main points with the help of illustrations,action /demonstration and realia.Moreover we can create a friendly area ,increase curiosity ,introduce some vocab. and  help them to practise predicting skills with shared reading.]]> 2022-08-22 16:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2267604773 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2270261016  Giving the instruction directly ,setting the boundries clearly,getting and holding the attention effectively are top of my 3s when considering the things which are in my control during a PDC. I can use rules,routines and giving responsibility to  manage activities and create a peaceful classroom enviroment.
 

 ]]> 2022-08-24 15:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2270261016 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2270499669    In our early meetings , we may not carry of time management.  Only after a few  we can succeed in. Time limitation for each activity is crucial. Also  involving all the participants to the activities  can be a bit hard so planning is very important. We should be very well organized  and have a plan B always for different learner styles. 
   And when giving feedback we should be positive,encouraging  and constructive. My motto is 'Don't create resentment!'
 ]]> 2022-08-24 19:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2270499669 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2271968913  Yes,it changed actually.I came to understand that tests create a stressful situation and early failure may damage their self- esteem. Their developing is consistently so the result may  be misleading. That's why I have decided to  design more child friendly tests and to combine  the results with class records of progress. Assesment of learning should be the focus.
 When giving feedback, especially the positive or positive informative  ones I will be more generous . I don't mean overpraising.  And if there is a mistake ,I will avoid immediate correction and overcorrection.

]]> 2022-08-25 22:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2271968913 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2272486155   They will have the chance of coming together with their colleges and share their ideas,experiences and develop their reflective thinking skills.So,they can reconsider their understanding of 'How Children Learn?' 
 At the end of the day they can take away the activities,games, songs,ideas of different materials and techniques to use or adapt in their courses.
I belive that after a few meetings they will start to focus on the solutions not just on the problems.
  

]]> 2022-08-26 08:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2272486155 aslihanih https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2272505694  In the session we talked about   potential disruptions during our meetings  and  found some useful,possible   solutions together.It was like a rehersal for our workshops and this  will help us in the future PDCs. So I hope I will  be able to manage  some common   problems  readily.]]> 2022-08-26 08:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aslihanih/8swy7m7atqw5cxn8/wish/2272505694