The English language has a lot of details that cannot be treated in any one grammar book, however large. To take care of innumerable aspects not covered by your grammar book or teacher, this section provides a huge number of materials that solve most of the problems confronting the average user of English as a second language. Moreover, the resources presented here are useful not only for the students of English but also their teachers. Look below at the vast list and click accordingly:
Approaches to teaching
For centuries the most commonly accepted approach towards teaching and learning was pedagogical in nature. The Greek roots of the word pedagogy are ped or child, plus agogos which means to lead. A literal interpretation would be to lead a child. By definition pedagogy is the art, science or profession of teaching. This is the design most of us are familiar with as we recall our own educational experiences as young children and young adults. Andragogy, on the other hand refers to the art or science of helping adults learn…
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Montessori approach to teaching
The Montessori Method is an educational method for children, based on theories of child development originated by Italian educator Maria Montessori in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is applied primarily in preschool and elementary school settings, though some Montessori high schools exist. The method is characterized by an emphasis on self-directed activity on the part of the child and clinical observation on the part of the teacher (often called a "director", "directress", or "guide")…
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Inclusive school
An inclusive classroom is typically composed of two teachers: The regular classroom teacher responsible for implementing the curriculum and assigning grades, and the special education teacher whose main task is to make sure that special education students in the classroom are receiving instruction according to their IEP (Individual Education Plan). Many regular classroom teachers oppose the inclusion model, citing the distraction caused by the special education teacher, the infringement of their authority and the need to attend to students' special needs…
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