This document contains an evaluation of a language teacher's certification. The evaluator checked boxes indicating the teacher is aware of socio-cultural aspects of language and able to sensitize learners to cultural differences. Comments note the teacher introduced grammar through an interesting theme and culture, and students participated actively. The evaluator praised the teacher's empathy and use of materials. The original evaluation also found the teacher successfully combined revising verb tenses to discuss different cultures.

1. Certificación de tutores de docentes de idiomas
Content area: Language and Culture
My evaluation
Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the spaces with an “X”, if the statement is true for the person you are
evaluating.)
__X__ The teacher is aware of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects in language use
and language production.
__X__ The trainer is able to sensitive learners to cultural differences.
There is evidence of the following skills and competencies in the certification dossier.
The teacher is able to:
__X__ show empathy with/sensitivity to the cultural background(s) of the learners
__X__ promote sensitivity towards cultural differences whilst avoiding cultural
stereotypes in his/her learners.
__X__ integrate socio-cultural and intercultural topics into the language lessons.
Remarks (Comments and Recommendations)
The teacher was able to introduce the grammar point by introducing an interesting theme.
Moreover, students were able to start using past simple and present perfect in a natural
way.
The teacher handled well the students’ needs and made them participated actively.
She showed a very good attitude and the importance of being empathetic with people from
other cultures.
I really liked the material she used.
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2. Certificación de tutores de docentes de idiomas
Original evaluation
Target Skills and Competencies
(Please tick the spaces with an “X”, if the statement is true for the person you are
evaluating.)
__X__ The teacher is aware of socio-cultural and intercultural aspects in language use
and language production.
__X__ The trainer is able to sensitive learners to cultural differences.
There is evidence of the following skills and competencies in the certification dossier.
The teacher is able to:
__X__ show empathy with/sensitivity to the cultural background(s) of the learners
__X__ promote sensitivity towards cultural differences whilst avoiding cultural
stereotypes in his/her learners.
__X__ integrate socio-cultural and intercultural topics into the language lessons.
Remarks
Susan has successfully combined the revision of the use of the past and present perfect
forms in a natural way to discuss different countries and different cultures in order to
encourage learners to reflect on their own cultural attitudes and beliefs and consider the
importance of critical cultural awareness.
Compared to the original
Both my evaluation and the experienced teacher evaluation are very similar. I just added a
personal opinion on how to connect the first activity to the second one in a different way.
I would pay more attention to the material used, to look for more authentic material.
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