Reflections On New Teaching Horizons!
Description of various learning theories. Theories that fall within three categories: behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism.
Characteristics of young learners This article deals with the most important characteristics of young learners. First, we will consider how age determines the methods we use to teach languages. Then, we will see the...
Teaching English through the content not only the form When teaching English, have you ever had the experience that your students can answer written tests and quizzes perfectly well without any problem and, strangely...
Philosophy of education and teaching Do teachers need a basic knowledge of the philosophy of education? Some teachers claim that what they need are well designed practical tips that help them deal with the...
Learning theories / Linguistics
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published October 17, 2014 · Last modified April 17, 2016
Construction grammar Construction Grammar refers to a study of language that views grammar not as a collection of rules that generates sentences (as in generative grammar) but as a continuum involving both syntax and...
Complexity and ELT – Poster This is an interesting poster about complexity theory and ELT. Psoter about English Language Teaching and complexity theory Complexity and ELT – Willy C. Cardoso by Willy
Paulo Freire Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher. He was an influential figure in theorizing about critical pedagogy. His influential work, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, lays out the fundamental principles of critical...
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published July 20, 2013 · Last modified February 9, 2014
A brief overview of theoretical perspectives, learning theory, and instructional theory. The video covers: Learning Theories Behaviorism Cognitivism Constructivism Types of learning theories Descriptive theories Prescriptive theories
Articles / Learning theories / Slideshows
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published January 13, 2013 · Last modified February 9, 2014
What are some cultural shifts in our fast changing world that have an impact on our own teaching as educators? How can we start thinking differently about learning? Learning2learn from Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published December 26, 2012 · Last modified February 9, 2014
Comprehensible input Suppose you are an EFL learner, would you learn anything with a teacher who uses a language you don’t understand at all? The answer is straight forward learning takes place when we...
by MOHAMMED RHALMI · Published October 16, 2012 · Last modified March 4, 2014
What is Scaffolding? In its literal meaning scaffolding is the use of a temporary metal or wooden framework that is used to support workmen and materials during construction. Likewise, scaffolding in education refers to...
Grammarly has millions of registered users and is used by more than 600 educational and corporate clients, including Princeton University, University of South Florida, University of Virginia, and many others. It offers an online spelling and grammar checking application that helps users find and correct English writing issues.
