[etni] Re: LOTS and HOTS in Beer Sheva

Dear All,

I am NOT getting into this discussion and I am NOT writing to be defensive,
(especially not when "anonymous" writes) however, I could not let this go by
without stating that the recommended link here - while interesting and
worthy in its own right, is only a very small part of what our program is
about. Posting it, as if it is even a vaguely viable alternative option for
learning the teaching theories that are presented and taught in the HOTS
course, for what we are trying to get our learners to do, is a terrible
disservice.

On a personal note, I was honored to be invited to speak. I am always
pleased and impressed with the facilities at the Beer Sheva Pisga, and I
appreciate all of the positive feedback I have received from my colleagues.
I appreciate that the audience were tired after a long day of teaching, and
we are ALL run ragged at this time of year - ESPECIALLY in light of the
repercussions of the strike. 

And with that, I bid you all a peaceful weekend.

Adele  

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Subject: [etni] Re: LOTS and HOTS in Beer Sheva


I also did not find the conference enlightening.  It is insulting to have 
someone read you their power presentation.  When my pupils do this, they are

stopped after a few minutes and told to go home and prepare themselves 
better.

I am currently taking a CAT course, and have been studying HOTs and LOTs 
since January.  As my CAT course is online, I have been applying the 
strategies in various tasks that I have been submitting to my teacher.  We 
have also read some excellent tutorials which I have shared with my 
colleagues, such as the following: 
http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/AS/301.HTM

I think that a conference is an excellent idea, and wish that the format had

been different.  The format of the ETAI conference in Beer Sheva is a good 
example.  There is time to network with our colleagues from other schools, 
who we don't often get a chance to see.  I met many English teachers, and 
listened to what they had to say.  The workshops were small and intimate 
with a lot of participation.  For me, this is the best way to learn. 
Activate us, put us in small groups with a moderator, and give us a chance 
to meet the English teachers from different schools, compare our teaching 
techniques, and get new ideas.
‎
Anonymous



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