https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e Answers to the feedback questions en-us 2021-12-11 21:37:52 UTC 2021-12-18 09:05:49 UTC hello@padlet.com busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1942111525 A1. I have positive thoughts about them except for some minor concerns such as lack of technological devices and students' lack of interest.

A2. Giving feedbacks about students' mistakes by using writing codes to initiate autonomous learning.

A3. Getting different ideas and useful suggestions from their colleagues about teaching the writing skill.]]> 2021-12-11 21:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1942111525 helenshieldsproelt https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1942774138 A1. You are absolutely right to have concerns re lack of tech devices - it is essential to ensure inclusiveness in our classrooms. What are your concerns re "lack of interest"? Or is that connected to lack of devices?  
A2 Glad you see the value of correction codes:) - learners need some training on using them though. 
A3. 100%. Caring is sharing. :))]]> 2021-12-12 14:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1942774138 helenshieldsproelt https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1942775518 Busra - can you adjust your settings so we can right comments under your posts please. If you don't know how to, ask Fatih (or another group member). :)

]]> 2021-12-12 14:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1942775518 busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1949075553 A1. They are prominent in terms of providing the related transcriptions to the students and easy to acces for them during the lessons. 
  A2. Thanks to authentic materials, the students will also be learning about the culture, traditions, news etc about that country as well as hearing and getting used to different accents.
  A3. By preparing some interesting video contents including their favorite cartoons, song videos or tv series for the lesson, playing some part of them at the end of the classes and asking some related questions to hold student's attention and energy up. ]]> 2021-12-15 10:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1949075553 busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1949077276 A1. Time management can be a problem since the teachers attention PLC may not be easily adapted to the newly presented activities during PLC. They may spend extra times in planning and organizing their ideas.

A2. For learners, they may feel shy to speak in front of the others and feel scared of mispronunciation. For teachers, they may ignore speaking activities since their own spoken English and knowledge of speaking practices are not good enough due to lack of implementation in the lessons. 

A3. Thanks to the new platforms and apps I learnt, I now know better that the students can more responsibility in their own language journey by creating their own language contents, taking videos, drawing, preparing paperslides etc. ]]> 2021-12-15 10:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1949077276 busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1949080398 A1. "Time-saving, Innovative and motivating". It lets teachers save time while making sure that the ss with understanding problems are also learning in their own speed and not steping back. Thus, the teachers proceed with good time management. It lets the ts try different methods instead of just traditional deductive teaching. It motivates the ss and keep their interests alive since they can catch up with their peers

A2. In the beginning of implementing this method, the ss may feel nervous about having this much responsible for their learning process and they may be in need of scaffolding in a regular basis.

A3. First, they are possible to feel nervous and pay not enough attention due to their lack of motivation and interest]]> 2021-12-15 10:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1949080398 busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1950580683 A1. The explicit way is used the most since the teacher just gives out the rules and ask the students memorize them instead of understanding the rules thoroughly by themselves.

A2. For the implicit session, "democratic learning environment", "meaningful activities",  "long-term gain", "time saving" can be used.

A3. As someone can guess, there will be strong objections to digitise or change their teaching style and methods. Some reasons for this are crowded classrooms, student's lack of interest and low socio-economic background, teachers' lack of interest in being innovative, their low salaries, etc.

A4. I can make it by letting students have the idea, meaning and the function 
of each new grammar unit by themselves. They need the feeling of success and need to make a self-directed understanding instead of just listening to teacher's direct grammar rule explanations. By this way, language will start meaning something alive to them that they can use in their lives to build connections with others, and not being just a theory-based lesson.]]> 2021-12-15 23:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1950580683 busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1951318528 A1. I agree with this statement. When the ss learn directly the meaning in Turkish, and when connected with nothing else, they don't have an opportunity to use the language in the real life, to associate it with real situations. Additionally, they regard Turkish always as an escape gate not to speak in English, and don't even try.

A2. I strongly agree with this statement. When the ss keep notes with own handwriting, drawings and anything belonging to them, they also feel that they are the leaders in their own language learning journey. This lets them keep their energy and eagerness to learn more.

A3. Definitely agreeing with that. 

]]> 2021-12-16 09:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1951318528 busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1951768618 A1. I don't agree with the first assessment since we need to take the students' need into consideration while assessing their learning. The school can be aware of every single student's weak points, strong sides, the ways of learning, etc. Additionally, the formal exams don't enable students to practice language, to be creative and to be productive. Besides, this kind of exams doesn't pay enough attention to the learning progress, but only to the result.]]> 2021-12-16 13:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1951768618 busrayigit633 https://padlet.com/busrayigit633/k6hkena4jfecmj0e/wish/1954344408 A1. I now know that a facilitator is an information source or a leader to direct others, but someone who enables teachers share their own problems, their solutions, ideas and different materials.

A2. Facilitator's role is convenient in terms of preparing a stress-free environment for local teachers. Therefore, t's can be honest while sharing their own experiences since there will be no judgement or scoring.

A3. We had some certain benefits from Whatsapp and telegram groups as well as Google forms to keep up with all the new information and documents we had during this period.

A4. First, I need to give them a reason to keep on being on this project. Motivation is a key factor to start and continue to do something. I will help them understand the numerous benefits of it for themselves, for students, for the country's education level etc. 

A5. I'd like to know the further details about the extent of a facilitator's role in the implementation of all the newly-learnt methods and platforms. Will there will be a regular sharing about the ones we have in our real classes.


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