Universities today are under an enormous amount of criticism and pressure: structures and pedagogical models developed in the 17th and 18th centuries, increasingly higher costs and rising demands for an educated work force in a changing and complex world. Minerva’s founder Ben Nelson talks about the origins of some of these problems, but also offers some disruptive ideas in order to change this situation. (more…)
About the webinar
On November 15, Grammar and Beyond author Dr. Randi Reppen hosted a webinar on integrating classroom grammar activities across all skill levels. The webinar focused on activities that can be used in the classroom for each major language skill: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Dr. Reppen opened the webinar with a discussion on the importance of integrating grammar across all four skills. It’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on grammar in isolation, especially when teaching a dedicated grammar course, but it is absolutely essential to combine as many of the skills as possible when designing a classroom activity. (more…)
Book description
A volume concerned with best practice in blended learning for language teaching.
The Cambridge Guide to Blended Learning for Language Teaching makes the case that it is pedagogy, rather than technology, that should underpin the design of blended learning programmes. The book is organised into five sections: Connecting Theories and Blended Learning; Implications for Teaching; Rethinking Learner Interaction; Case Studies; The Future of Blended Learning. With its research-informed and practitioner-focused approach, this book is ideal for language teachers and language centre managers looking to broaden their understanding of pedagogy and blended learning. (more…)