Monday, February 23, 2009

Discourse Analysis

Here are some sites related to discourse analysis -

Discourse Analysis Online

Discourse Analysis as an approach to intercultural competence

Applying Written Discourse Analysis in a Japanese EFL class

Implementing Discourse Analysis for Intermediate and Advanced Language Learners


Critical Discourse Analysis in EFL context

What is meant by Discourse Analysis

CALL

Here's a site about CALL.

Claire Siskin

You can find basic info on using the Internet, using Word in the classroom and technology in general.

NLP

Here's a link to an article about Neuro-linguistic programming.

Infed.org

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Jeremy Harmer

Here's a video of Jeremy Harmer talking about filming teachers.

Monday, February 9, 2009

What makes a good teacher?

In 1996 UNICEF asked the question 'what makes a good teacher?' Click on the link below to see what children had to say -

What makes a good teacher?

Monday, February 2, 2009

Ken Robinson

Sir Ken Robinson's website is not only visually stunning but full of useful information about creativity and education.

Sir Ken Robinson

TED

www.ted.com is one of my favourite sites - It is a huge resource of ideas and a great showcase of creativity and excellence. There must be something here that will inspire you! Here's an example, Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson gives explains his view that schools stifle creativity.

Creative Thinking

Michael Michalko's website has lots of tips and ideas for creative thinking, brainstorming, etc. There are lots of tools and exercises that might help you solve problems or come up with great new ideas.

Creative Thinking