[etni] Fwd: Re: Native Speaking classes
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From: laurie ornstein <laurenmadeline@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Native Speaking classes
Hi Tali and All,
From Tali's message:
>The native speaking classes that I have observed
> on the high school level have all seemed to be
> exercises in passing the time. The classes seem
> to focus almost exclusively on the matriculation
> exams the level of which seems beneath the
> students (again I am speaking of multiple classrooms
> and not one particular example). Can anyone enlighten
> me as to what the curriculum is for these classes
> (grades 10,11, and 12)? Is there no way to teach literature?
The situation you describe in "native speaker" classes saddens me
greatly. What a pity for these teens to focus mainly or only on their
Bagrut exams!
I've been teaching "native speaker" groups for many years and the last
thing I focus on is the Bagrut exam. I've always enjoyed the
opportunity to teach literature in these classes and far beyond the
limited Bagrut literature program. These pupils could learn other
subjects as well using English such as environmental issues, gender
studies, current events, etc. Pupils could work on special projects or
mini-projects on these and other topics. They could take charge of a
school newspaper in English. They could learn "public speaking", too
something unfortunately not taught in our school system. There are
endless possibilities.
I find the following link on the Ministry's English site. Very general.
http://cms.education.gov.il/educationcms/units/mazkirut_pedagogit/english/nativespeakers/defining+the+native+speaker+student.htm
Laurie
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