Summary
Highlights
Ron Miller, Senior Education Specialist at World Learning, welcomes participants to the "Teaching Grammar Communicatively" course. He introduces what will be covered in the introductory video, including general course information, World Learning's vision, and the moderator's role.
Over eight weeks, the course aims to explore communicative grammar teaching approaches and techniques. It emphasizes that there's no single 'magic formula' for teaching, as it's a complex job. The course will use research-based evidence and reflective teaching practices to help teachers improve students' fluency and accuracy.
The course will feature insights from both scholars and practitioners in the field. It focuses on sharing 'effective practices' (not 'best practices') and encourages participants to integrate these ideas into their daily teaching to benefit their students.
The course moderator, a World Learning teacher trainer, will guide discussions, provide clarifications, prompt deeper thinking, summarize discussions, and challenge participants. Their primary role is to create a safe, productive, and enjoyable learning space, acting as a 'best friend' to ensure successful course completion.
After watching the video, participants are advised to download and read the 'General Information about the course' document, which includes guidelines for participation and online study tips. They should also download and review the course syllabus. The video concludes with a hope that participants will enjoy and benefit from the course personally and professionally.