TEDxCairo began in 2010 when four university friends organized the first event with 35 volunteers. Since then, it has grown into Egypt's largest independent TEDx event, held in prestigious venues around Cairo. Rather than focusing on numbers, TEDxCairo emphasizes high-quality content and discussions to build an engaged online community that continues learning and connecting throughout the year.
The document discusses the Community Language Learning teaching methodology. It focuses on whole-person learning and helping students overcome negative feelings through positive learning experiences. The teacher acts as a counselor and supports student independence while students engage in conversational transcription and reflection on language skills like pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Techniques include tape recording student conversations, transcription, reflection, and small group work. Advantages and disadvantages are also discussed before concluding that learning involves both the whole person and a dynamic, creative process.
TEDxCairo began in 2010 when four university friends organized the first event with 35 volunteers. Since then, it has grown into Egypt's largest independent TEDx event, held in prestigious venues around Cairo. Rather than focusing on numbers, TEDxCairo emphasizes high-quality content and discussions to build an engaged online community that continues learning and connecting throughout the year.
The document discusses the Community Language Learning teaching methodology. It focuses on whole-person learning and helping students overcome negative feelings through positive learning experiences. The teacher acts as a counselor and supports student independence while students engage in conversational transcription and reflection on language skills like pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Techniques include tape recording student conversations, transcription, reflection, and small group work. Advantages and disadvantages are also discussed before concluding that learning involves both the whole person and a dynamic, creative process.