THE COMPASS: Route to Academic English
Navigating the rough patches in the academic landscape is a tough experience... All you need to survive is... “THE COMPASS”!
Is there any instructional method to teach content through English as a foreign language?
Different Approaches to an Instructional Model
Manuel F. Lara Garrido - lara25@bepnetwork.com
THE COMPASS: Route to Academic English
Navigating the rough patches in the academic landscape is a tough experience... All you need to survive is... “THE COMPASS”!
Is there any instructional method to teach content through English as a foreign language?
Different Approaches to an Instructional Model
Manuel F. Lara Garrido - lara25@bepnetwork.com
Developing a Well Balanced Class- The Four Strand Approach and Top Activities...Compass Publishing
This session was given by James Hall at Compass Teacher's Day in Sao Paulo Brazil in 2018. The session looks at effective course design based on the four strand approach to course design. It also looks at the popular course Hang Out! as an example of great course design. In addition, James shares his favorite activities for teacher's to use in the classroom. (c) 2018 James Hall, please use citations when referencing.
“I’ D LIKE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT” – EDO LESSONS
• In your opinión, What are the strategies used by teachers / students?
• Which of these videos reflect your teaching practice?
•
How to develop Speaking Skills?
To develop this skill, the students need intense practice.
Speaking practice is usually done in pairs and in groups.
How Do We Teach Speaking?
Produce the English speech sounds and sound patterns.
Use Word stress, intonation patterns and the rhythm of the second language.
The driving principle of this session that oral language development is so critical to concept attainment that essentially the person in the classroom that does the most speaking, does the most learning. Intentional design for oral language interactions all day long, creates the space for multiple voices, perspectives and more learning.
Teaching English as a Challenge.
This experiential workshop relates the theory and practice of a programme, English in Action, teaching English through Drama, designed especially for the Ministry of Education’s Special Education department in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The specific needs and challenges of the population of the 500 students currently in the programme are outlined, from students with ADHD, phobia, emotional trauma, or dyslexia to wheel chair users and students confined to their houses or hospitals with terminal diseases.
The theory will be briefly explained, based on sound evidence, while plenty of practice will serve to illustrate the efficacy of the methodology. The participants will leave with ideas for planning the why, the what and the how of teaching English to students with a challenging range of learning difficulties.
An extensive webography and bibliography will be provided.
Impact of teaching Speaking Skills to Indian Technical StudentsDr.Deepanjali Mishra
Speaking is a communicative process of developing and exchanging meaning through the use of words in oral form explaining a wide range of situation. It is a crucial part of second language learning and teaching. Speaking comprises of one of the four skills of communication. As we all are aware of the fact that English is globally used as a medium of communication which has gained momentum with the emerging trend of internet world, speaking skills should be developed in a more effective way along with three other skills namely Listening, Reading and Writing in-order to enhance communication. This would be beneficial to the native as well as non native speakers of English. In the Indian context, the capability to communicate in English has become important because of its relevance in getting jobs and sitting for campus interviews. We find some Bollywood movies which give emphasis on speaking English like ‘English - Vinglish ’ . It reflects the psychological constraint of an individual who is unable to speak English and hence making efforts to join English classes. This can be a challenging task for all the people who want to learn a non native language .Though Speaking skill is one of the most important skills of communication, yet it is deprived of its importance in our Indian classroom especially in technical institutions where the learners are future engineers and it is expected that the engineering students would acquire the speaking skill from the activities which are discussed in the class. As a result,, these young engineering students and learners of the English language fail to acquire proper training and skill which decreases their confidence to communicate in English
Developing a Well Balanced Class- The Four Strand Approach and Top Activities...Compass Publishing
This session was given by James Hall at Compass Teacher's Day in Sao Paulo Brazil in 2018. The session looks at effective course design based on the four strand approach to course design. It also looks at the popular course Hang Out! as an example of great course design. In addition, James shares his favorite activities for teacher's to use in the classroom. (c) 2018 James Hall, please use citations when referencing.
“I’ D LIKE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT” – EDO LESSONS
• In your opinión, What are the strategies used by teachers / students?
• Which of these videos reflect your teaching practice?
•
How to develop Speaking Skills?
To develop this skill, the students need intense practice.
Speaking practice is usually done in pairs and in groups.
How Do We Teach Speaking?
Produce the English speech sounds and sound patterns.
Use Word stress, intonation patterns and the rhythm of the second language.
The driving principle of this session that oral language development is so critical to concept attainment that essentially the person in the classroom that does the most speaking, does the most learning. Intentional design for oral language interactions all day long, creates the space for multiple voices, perspectives and more learning.
Teaching English as a Challenge.
This experiential workshop relates the theory and practice of a programme, English in Action, teaching English through Drama, designed especially for the Ministry of Education’s Special Education department in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The specific needs and challenges of the population of the 500 students currently in the programme are outlined, from students with ADHD, phobia, emotional trauma, or dyslexia to wheel chair users and students confined to their houses or hospitals with terminal diseases.
The theory will be briefly explained, based on sound evidence, while plenty of practice will serve to illustrate the efficacy of the methodology. The participants will leave with ideas for planning the why, the what and the how of teaching English to students with a challenging range of learning difficulties.
An extensive webography and bibliography will be provided.
Impact of teaching Speaking Skills to Indian Technical StudentsDr.Deepanjali Mishra
Speaking is a communicative process of developing and exchanging meaning through the use of words in oral form explaining a wide range of situation. It is a crucial part of second language learning and teaching. Speaking comprises of one of the four skills of communication. As we all are aware of the fact that English is globally used as a medium of communication which has gained momentum with the emerging trend of internet world, speaking skills should be developed in a more effective way along with three other skills namely Listening, Reading and Writing in-order to enhance communication. This would be beneficial to the native as well as non native speakers of English. In the Indian context, the capability to communicate in English has become important because of its relevance in getting jobs and sitting for campus interviews. We find some Bollywood movies which give emphasis on speaking English like ‘English - Vinglish ’ . It reflects the psychological constraint of an individual who is unable to speak English and hence making efforts to join English classes. This can be a challenging task for all the people who want to learn a non native language .Though Speaking skill is one of the most important skills of communication, yet it is deprived of its importance in our Indian classroom especially in technical institutions where the learners are future engineers and it is expected that the engineering students would acquire the speaking skill from the activities which are discussed in the class. As a result,, these young engineering students and learners of the English language fail to acquire proper training and skill which decreases their confidence to communicate in English
The Meaning of 'Standard English' in Japan's English Education and its Role i...Richard Pinner
Diversity in CLIL in Plurilingual Communities of Practice
CLILの多様性と複言語コミュニティー
On January 26, 2019, the above symposium took place at Sophia University. Celebrating the presence of honorable speakers, Professors Henry Widdowson and Barbara Seidlhoffer of the University of Vienna, Professor Kumiko Murata of Waseda University, Professors Kensaku Yoshida and Makoto Ikeda of Sophia University, 226 researchers and teachers attended the event.
Seeking employment in editing, publishing, translation, copywriting, or teaching. Excellent leader and speaker who works well with children and adults.
This presentation is about methodes of teaching english to young learners provided with detailed description and activities and general background of Writing as a process.
Reasons to use english, please! series in your school
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1. HARRY HODGE
EXPERIENCE
Materials Developer | Voice Coach at Dai Truong Phat Online
2014 – PRESENT
• Writing lessons and developing study materials for a variety of English Courses for young
learners/adults in conjunction with guidelines from Ho Chi Minh City Pedagogical
University.
• Assisting the editorial team in planning, proofing and co-authoring a range of study
products.
• Appearing as one of the voices on the instructional CDs.
• Giving teacher training seminars on pedagogical and product related topics.
• Assisting in the development of syllabi for a variety of learner and client contexts.
Elementary School Teacher at Korean International School | Ho Chi Minh City
2013 – 2015
• Working at main K-12 school for South Korean learners in Vietnam's largest city in
conjunction with Korean-speaking homeroom teacher.
• Subjects of instruction include math/science/language arts/social studies/English for fifth-
and sixth-graders.
Editor | Voice Actor at Ringier Studios Inc.
2011 – 2014
• Worked as a writer, researcher and editor on apps for Ringier, Switzerland's largest
publisher, at their Ho Chi Minh City office in full-time, part-time and freelance capacities
since 2011.
Managing Editor at Metro | Edmonton, Canada
2009 – 2010
• Overseeing content and editorial department of commuter daily in Alberta's capital.
Responsibilities include dealing with staffing matters; recruiting interns and freelancers;
representing the newspaper in dealings with the public.
• Led the publication to highest readership at the time, as well as forging partnerships with
other media outlets for cross-promotion in the Edmonton area.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada | 1999
PROFILE
I’m a multi-tasker with more than 10
years in the media and several years of
teaching and material development
experience in Asia. I have written or co-
authored more than half-a-dozen books,
including five ESL books for the Smart
Start educational series. I can also relocate
and adapt to new settings with a short
turnaround.
EXPERTISE
Public Speaking
Organization
Planning & Development
Communication
Leadership & Team Building
• WRITER AND EDUCATOR •
OTHER TEACHING
POSITIONS
ESL Teacher at ALV (Taipei) | 2013
• Worked for locally-owned American Language
Village, teaching at intensive English camps in
various Taiwanese cities.
Kindergarten Teacher at Korea Poly School |
2011-2013
• Providing English instruction to early
childhood and elementary learners for Korean-
owned language center in Vietnam, catering
predominantly to expat Korean students.
OTHER WRITING AND
EDITING CREDITS
Word Magazine | 2013-PRESENT
Saigon Times | 2011-PRESENT
24 Hours Toronto | 2006-2009
Metro Toronto | 2005-2006
Timmins Daily Press | 2004-2005
China Daily | 2003-2004
Low Down to Hull and Back | 2002-2003
Sherbrooke Record | 1999-2000
PHONE 0124.251.0849 / EMAIL harryhodge@yahoo.com / WEB harry-hodge.strikingly.com
SKILLS
Writing and editing
Teaching ESL
Voice Acting
Copywriting
Layout and pagination