2012 TESOL Training Program at QUT Richard Li

2012 TESOL Training Program at QUT 李國禎 (Richard Li) 台中市光明國中英語科教師 台中市國中英語輔導團輔導員 http: //eng-j. guidance. tc. edu. tw 2012/09/25，向上國中 1

What are my goals today? n n How to apply for this program if you’re interested? What is this program composed of? How Australian teachers teach? What can we learn from this program?

Presentation Outline Background information n TESOL training program n Reflection n The beauty of Brisbane n 3

Some Background Information n n Application and interview Action research and oral presentation Accommodation, transportation, food, cost of living, etc. Brisbane and QUT 4

TESOL Training Program n n n Language skills TESOL methodology School visits Micro teaching Assignments http: //eng-j. guidance. tc. edu. tw/2012/07/2012 -tesol-training-program-at. html 5

Language Skills n n Getting to know you Classroom language skills Listening Speaking: 1, 2 http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=c. T 2 N 0 y 3 Vi. Qc n n n Academic writing Reading and pronunciation Reading 6

TESOL Methodology n n n n n Using authentic materials Teaching writing Teaching grammar Teaching listening Teaching reading Teaching speaking Teaching vocabulary Making the most of your textbooks: 1, 2 Using resources on the Internet 8

Some Important Characteristics n n n Discussions, activities and tasks Too much lecturing is not good Running dictation Jigsaw puzzle Well-prepared and giving many handouts Customers are always right 9

Micro Teaching n n n A way for teachers to improve their teaching through demonstration and getting feedback Examples: 1, 2 The feedback 10

School Visits n n ST Thomas More College: an English class 1, 2, 3, 4 ST Paul’s School: an Japanese class 1, 2, 3 11

Applications in Teaching n n n Application of the language is important English class can be more studentcentered and interactive Hands-on tasks and activities bolster learning Teachers should use English more often English learning should be fun, authentic and useful. 1, 2 12

Limitations n n Students’ level of English Class size and seating A very tight schedule Too noisy 13

The Beauty of Brisbane n n n The CBD North Stradbroke Island Moreton Island Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Springbrook National Park Working Holiday: 1, 2 https: //www. facebook. com/media/set/? set=a. 23280089 3506561. 51240. 100003299567257&type=3

Where to find the information n n n 教育部中等教育司：http: //www. edu. tw/highschool/itemize_list. aspx? site_content_sn=13810 高雄市立左營高級中學英文學科中心： http: //english. tyhs. edu. tw/xoops/html/ 國立臺灣師範大學英語系： http: //www. eng. ntnu. edu. tw/news. php? class=102 全國教師在職進修資訊網： http: //inservice. edu. tw 教育部職業學校外語群群科中心： http: //210. 59. 199/web/A 012/ 教育部國民教育社群網： http: //teach. eje. edu. tw/news. php? login_type=1

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