Cultural Approaches to Teaching and Learning by Citizens of Hope https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches en-us 2020-06-22 00:27:27 UTC 2022-02-23 06:18:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Teaching Styles CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439044 2020-06-22 00:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439044 Western Culture CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439210 2020-06-22 00:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439210 Eastern Culture CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439378 2020-06-22 00:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439378 Learning Styles CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439627 2020-06-22 00:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635439627 Role of Teacher CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440087 2020-06-22 00:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440087 Role of Students CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440203 2020-06-22 00:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440203 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440612 * Teacher-centered classes where the teacher is the only authority and questions are brought up only for the teachers to answer.
* A teacher is seen as an authoritarian.
* Learning happens in a one way direction leading to a less interactive class.
* Although teachers are revered and respected, there is a lack of openness and freeness between the teacher and the student.]]> 2020-06-22 00:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440612 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440957 * Students are not participative, do not involve in the process of learning, mostly feel not motivated enough and tend to become passive.
* Emphasizes a great deal on conformity with rules and regulations that the students must follow.]]> 2020-06-22 00:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635440957 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635441437 * Lecture is the main mode of instruction.
* The prime focus of learning is on the exams and grades.
* knowledge is mainly book based and students learn by memorizing facts.
* uniformity is preferred.]]> 2020-06-22 00:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635441437 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635441818 * Student-centered classes where the students are able to express opinions.
* Students see the teacher as a facilitator.
* Free to have discussions and debates with teachers, creating a sense of ownership to learning.]]> 2020-06-22 00:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635441818 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635442088 * Students actively participate in the learning and teaching process.
* encourages individual talent and performance.]]> 2020-06-22 00:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635442088 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635444212 * aims for a deeper understanding of a concept.
* Pupils are encouraged to make mistakes and are seduced into errors which they reflect upon and remediate for themselves or with the teacher's help.
* originality is greatly stressed]]> 2020-06-22 00:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635444212 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635447458 * Often no more that 25-30 students
* A small class means that a teacher is able to differentiate instruction more effectively to cater the learning needs of the students.
* Analytical, critical thinking, and creative activities are prominent in lessons.
* Reading and skimming of diverse texts - reports, articles, books to ensure differing perspectives.]]> 2020-06-22 00:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635447458 CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635447771 * Have large class size of 40-60 students
* Larger class size means less flexibility in terms of room arrangements, group discussions and activities, and teachers find it harder to give on-on-one attention to the students.
* Memorization is a large part of learning.
* Summarizing, identifying, and describing activities dominate lessons.
* Reading individual texts thoroughly for complete understanding.]]> 2020-06-22 00:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635447771 Source: CitizensTESOL https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635461127 2020-06-22 01:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/CitizensTESOL/culturalapproaches/wish/635461127