Getting the most of your English class

Getting the most of your English class

Session 1 19th Feb 2022

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Leticia Pérez (EOI Vigo)

Anabel González (EOI Santiago)​

Why teach competences?

An increasingly complex world demands an approach to teaching that is not based solely on the transmission of content, but on the acquisition of skills and strategies that help us cope with the complexities of daily life.​

European competence framework

What's a key competence?

It is the ability to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes in a practical way to solve problems and act appropriately in a variety of contexts and situations.

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In other words, it is being able to use theoretical and practical knowledge in settings beyond the academic context.​

European competence framework

Key competences for lifelong learning

Key competences in EFL

Communication in foreign languages​

​​Social & civic competences

Cultural awareness & artistic expression​​

​​Learning to

learn

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​​Digital competence

Autonomy and personal initiative

​Other relevant competences in EFL

Where are we now?

Poll

How do you see your role as a teacher?

Draw

Circle those aspects you devote most time to in class.

Poll

Which classroom layout are you most comfortable with?

Poll

What do you find most challenging as a teacher?

• establishing healthy & supportive relationships

• developing awareness of students' backgrounds & learning differences

• creating an environment that is inclusive of all learners

• fostering motivation & engagement in a safe environment

• promoting rigorous & meaningful instruction

Poll

How do you feel about using digital technology in the classroom?

• Totally confident, and actually use plenty of digital tools.

• Very much in favour but would like to learn how to make the most of it.

• Slightly reluctant, as I don't feel comfortable using technology.

• Not much in favour: it makes no difference in my teaching.

Poll

How do you feel about YOUR STUDENTS using digital technology in the classroom?

• Love it! It helps me track students' progress.

• It's good, as students get clearly more engaged.

• I don't think it helps their learning in any way.

• I'm quite against, as they get too distracted.

Open Ended

In what ways are the English lessons you are teaching now different from the lessons you had as a child at school? Be specific.

Where are we going?

Open Ended

What do you expect from this course?

Open Ended

Name the digital tools that you regularly / most frequently use in class.

Bibliography

European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Key competences for lifelong learning, Publications Office, 2019, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2766/291008