domingo, 27 de octubre de 2013

ADHD


I wanted to share a bit of the sources I used to make a paper for the English Teacher Training College.Unfortunately, I could not upload the paper but as soon as I know how to do it  I will upload it . Meanwhile, I will upload some links from where I got ( and I am still getting...) information about ADHD
http://irp.nih.gov/pi/philip-shaw ( studies on ADHD + notions )
http://www.adhd.com.ar/  (basic notions in Spanish)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V724jfgabKE ( ADHD to medicate or not?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMaCE5RT54c ( this is my favourite video as it is simple and it goes straight to the point)





miércoles, 16 de octubre de 2013

Figurative language

Figurative language is the use of words or phrases in a manner where the literal meaning of the words is not true or does not make sense, but "implies a non-literal meaning which does make sense or that could be true".
You can use videos or songs to show your students that these devices do not just appear in poems, they can also be found  in films or songs....
Hope you enjoy it!!!




lunes, 7 de octubre de 2013

Interesting Facts about the UK

Interesting Facts about the UK




1. Big Ben does not refer to the clock, but actually the bell.
2. London has been called Londonium, Ludenwic, and Ludenburg in the past.
3. French was the official language for about 300 years
4. The shortest war against England was with Zanzibar in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes.
5. There is nowhere in Britain that is more than 74.5 miles from the sea.
6. The first telephone directory published in England contained 25 names.
7. While the Great Fire of London was largely destructive, the casualty rate was just 8.
8. The first hot chocolate store opened in London.
9. There are over 300 languages spoken in England.
10. The English drink more tea than anyone else in the world.
11. In the Medieval Times, animals can be put on trial for crimes (and be sentenced to death!)
12. “The Star Spangled Banner” (the American national anthem) was created by an Englishman.
13. “Pygg” used to mean “clay” in olden day English. People kept their coins in clay jars that were called “pygg jars,” which have evolved into what we currently call piggy banks.
14. Gargoyles were originally used as drain pipes!
15. Buckingham Palace has its own police station.
16. Chickens outnumber humans in England.

jueves, 3 de octubre de 2013

Great teachers affect eternity

Why do I teach?

I teach because, for me, it's the most effective and most enjoyable way to change the world. 




jueves, 26 de septiembre de 2013

Born to learn

The importance of letting students follow their instincts...


Les Choristes

Teacher Mathieu wanted that their students had another point of view about their education and to set their feelings free by using music as a resource. He taught them love, respect and perseverance.