My fierce padlet by https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z en-us 2022-08-21 20:34:59 UTC 2022-08-27 18:36:15 UTC hello@padlet.com mrschaucer https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2266681893 1. The most common problem related to speaking classes in Turkey is lack of confidence in expressing their feelings and opinions. Learners don’t feel comfortable in speaking activities because they are afraid of making grammar and pronunciation mistakes. For a long time students have been forced to speak like native speakers. This tradition is almost disappeared in many countries but I think we still have students who has similar beliefs.
2.  In today’s sessions I have seen some great methods to motivate students to speak in classes and also I have observed some negative approaches which can make it even worse. For instance reformulating the wrong sentences in a positive way is one of the things I noted to use in my classes. Good modelling is also the other useful suggestion for this shy and unwilling students because as they see how it works on their teacher before their performance. On the other hand boring and complicated applications should not be used in speaking classes as we should also consider the timing and the main aim of the speaking classes. There is no meaning in spending a long time and effort to produce a little language.

]]> 2022-08-21 20:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2266681893 mrschaucer https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2268374954 1. I think every technique has both advantages and disadvantages as flipped learning has, so I would rather use it if the context is appropriate. For instance if the reading text is above the level of the students and includes many unknown words than flipped learning will be a good choice. Students will read it, maybe look up the key words in the dictionary and prepare some questions to ask before the class. Then the teacher will go further for detailed reading, explain the difficult structures or idioms etc. On the other hand I have some worries about the flipped learning, first of all teacher should be ready to face the students who will not do any tasks. Thus the teacher should check the assignments or activities at the beginning of the class and reinforce the ones who have done their classes.
2.  I guess new applications provide us a creative way to produce our stories and reading texts. By this way we can create new texts integrating students’ interests and skip the boring texts in the course books. It can be motivative for the students who do not like the reading sessions and activities.

]]> 2022-08-23 05:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2268374954 mrschaucer https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2270602132 1. In my opinion snack writing would be the most preferred writing skills teaching approach among English teachers. In Turkey a lot of teachers use product writing because it is both traditional and easy way as the teacher just shows a model text and want the students to copy it. Yet snack writing technique is also simple and quick to generate a language so it is appropriate in our local context. It is a kind of enjoyable activity which is both creative and productive at the same time.
2. I think my colleagues will be curious about how to motivate students for writing. And we learn that engaging and personalisation is very important for make the students willing to write. Besides giving positive feedback about the writing will also be very effective and two stars and a wish technique will fit for this.

]]> 2022-08-24 21:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2270602132 mrschaucer https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2272374506 1. I think the greatest benefit of being in a Professional Learning Community will be having an incredible network of their colleagues and also making the most of their experience. I am thinking in that way because I have just experienced it in this facilitator program. I our local areas they set some meetings for the head of English departments of all schools in the district but we never have such an interaction and sharing there.
2. First of all we decided to keep in touch all the time so we will not leave the WhatsApp groups. Then we will share our PDC experiences and try to analyse the results and try to find solutions for the possible problems. We can also adapt our action plans according to the good reactions the others may observe.
3. In PDC sessions we understand the importance of planning well. We have seen some examples and now we are preparing our micro teaching presentations and  we will see how it works. After the feedbacks we will have clear meanings in our minds. Yet everybody knows that you will never know until you do it thus I believe it will be better and better in time.

]]> 2022-08-26 05:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2272374506 Grammar mrschaucer https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2272601412 2022-08-26 11:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2272601412 mrschaucer https://padlet.com/mrschaucer/ztn6y46d1ssjdz7z/wish/2273343309 1. I think differentiation is the most important thing in grammar sessions because we have many students who have different language levels and skills. Yet we have the same language focus for each class so we should adapt the tasks according to the students’ needs. 
2. In my opinion flipped grammar will be the top discussion issue in a PDC meeting because the technique has both advantages and disadvantages. It is flexible, it prioritise class time, develops autonomy and accommodates learning styles. On the other hand if your students cannot access the internet then it cannot be used in the classes. Also it will be a tiring job for the teachers because they need a lot of time to prepare. 

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