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… Read More »Seven characteristics of young learners
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… Read More »Teaching English without Teaching English
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… Read More »Philosophy of education for teachers
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… Read More »Grammar rules or grammar constructions
Complexity and ELT – Poster This is an interesting poster about complexity theory and ELT. Psoter about English Language Teaching and complexity theory Complexity and… Read More »Complexity Theory and ELT
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… Read More »Paulo Freire’s Critical Pedagogy
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… Read More »Learning theories (video)
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… Read More »Learning to learn
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… Read More »Krachen on Comprehensible Input (video)
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… Read More »Scaffolding and the construction of learning
