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Author: John S. - Advanced Grammar Mini
Date: 05-15-2012
As with all of the mini-courses I have taken and the Pro course, this mini course made me realize how much I have forgotten since high school - ancient times.
I enjoyed the readings and learned a lot from it and also rediscovered things I had long forgotten. Being new to teaching this will help me focus more on learning for myself to become a better teacher. I hope I don't screw it up!
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Author: Jory G. - Advanced Grammar Mini
Date: 05-15-2012
I have completed the Professional Course and another mini-course. Honestly, this Advanced Grammar mini-course has taught me that I surely am not as smart as I think I am. It is funny, and ironic at times, that as we grow up and become more knowledgeable, the basic material becomes more foreign. Simple sentence structure was somewhat unfamiliar because I had not gone over the terms and rules since middle or elementary school. That was definitely eye-opening throughout this past week. Something I did learn that was rather new to me were clause foundations. Of course I know how to write a sentence correctly, but I do not remember ever learning the terms: Subordinator or Coordinator.
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Author: Jennifer S. - Business English Mini
Date: 05-15-2012
First off I would like to start off by saying that I can't believe how fast this course came and went!! I think the two facts that I found valuable, as well as interesting, would be W.O.R.K.S. and making the lesson plans for business students. I felt that the material that was provided more than exceeded my expectations because it covered a lot of the questions that I had in regards to how and what to teach in business English. I had an idea of what the class would cover as far as how to write business letters and emails, as well as how to handle job interviews, but the one thing that I really didn't know was teaching the student how to handle press conferences.
I think the main theme fo... Learn More
Author: Jennifer L. - Business English Mini
Date: 05-15-2012
Two major facts that I found valuable are TPS (Think, Pair, Share) and the 5 important elements of American Business Culture. The idea of TPS is something that would work with adults and also children. It is a great way to assess understanding (think), student to student teaching (pair) and preparing for speaking in front of other people (share). The 5 elements are valuable because they are something Americans practice but don't think about. I found myself often remembering a time I did some of the things on the list and now I get to teach them to others!
I think one of the main themes of the course is metacognition as it helps us understand how individuals process information or learn. T... Learn More
Author: Vanessa C. - Business English Mini
Date: 05-15-2012
The Business world was unfamiliar to me, but the course helped me get familiar with the terminology. I think it is always important to be aware, mindful and incorporate the culture where one is teaching. Every culture has norms and rules to follow. The same can be said about the rules of business in a foreign country. As teachers, not only do we have to teach how to navigate the terminology but also the rules and etiquette of business.
The lesson on the written component of business was useful. Most often our students will communicate with the rest of their coworkers via written memos and e-mails. It is important that their writing is clear and to the point. Time is money and this was a ... Learn More
