Whether we call them future skills, employability skills, transferable skills or life skills, there is no doubt that more and more organisations are highlighting their importance as the world becomes more connected and more diverse than ever before. Educators, including those in ELT, are pushing to include these soft skills
In my previous blog post, I explored why replacing an instruments-based approach to assessment with an outcomes-based one can be beneficial for students. I explained what outcomes-based assessment actually is and gave some examples. I imagine some readers might have thought: “This is easier said than done.” So now we’re
Differentiated instruction does not have to be difficult. Let’s look at some simple ways that we can make differentiation a reality in our classrooms.
What does success look like for your institution? While traditionally, exam results have been used to indicate institutional success and competitiveness, we are currently finding ourselves in a world where academic qualifications alone are no longer enough. Top industries are increasingly vocal about the lack of professional skills in applicants.
Learn why outcomes-based assessment is a more effective way to measure students’ progress and make their learning visible.
Have you ever finished a class and realized you were teaching almost on autopilot? You know the content, the objectives were covered, you had time for the exercises — the same teaching routine and activity types repeated every class. Many teachers reach this stage where the routine feels comfortable, yet
For a long time, conversations about the future of education felt somewhat distant — the kind of discussions found in policy reports, conference keynotes, or strategic plans rather than everyday teaching practice. Recently, however, those conversations have moved much closer to the classroom.
Like many industries of today, the world of English language teaching is changing rapidly. In our attempt to keep up with the times and stay relevant, we have spent decades trying to embrace the newest technology in our classrooms – from IWBs (interactive white boards) to iPads, from classroom management tools to digital
I still remember one of my first ELT conferences quite clearly, the Southern Cone TESOL convention in Curitiba, Brazil, back in 2001. I arrived with a program full of highlights, a notebook ready, and a strong sense that I needed to attend as many sessions as possible. I moved quickly
Your classrooms are changing. Diverse student groups, global perspectives, and rising expectations for learning in English require a knowledge-building approach to learning. Recognizing the need for programs and curricula that support these learners, National Geographic Learning partnered with Nonie K. Lesaux, Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, to research
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