[etni] Re: etni Digest V9 #287
- From: n r <pataliae@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <etni.list@xxxxxxxxx>, <laurenmadeline@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:20:39 +0000
Interesting topicHaving taught many schools as a substitute and many different
ages and levels.I think the variety of the books should depend on the level.
Weaker/ and possibly younger pupils should be names, and subjects they are more
familiar with to give them a sense of well-being and confidence- often their
exposure is so limited that they are not aware of any culture or civilisation
beyond their 'village' boundary (this happens in small areas of central Israel
as well)
Stronger and older students are generally more inclined to learn about their
surroundings and venture further afield and be more inquisitive and knowledge
then the books can be diverse and use foreign names, places of interest etc.
For these students it is better for their learning of foreign languages to feel
they are transported to another place and that it is different.
Natalie>
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> From: ETNI list <etni.list@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:14:35 +0200
> Subject: [etni] Fwd: unofficial coursebook survey
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> From: laurie ornstein <laurenmadeline@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: unofficial coursebook survey
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> For quite some time, I've been hearing from teachers, especially in
> the Bedouin Sector, that many of the coursebook units are unsuitable
> for their pupils. The topics are far from their lives and the kids
> just don't connect and this leads to their disconnecting.
>
> Of course, we want to expose our pupils to new things, broaden their
> horizons. But we must also take into account their "home base". If
> they have no anchor, then the kids will just sail away and we lose
> them.
>
> Many teachers have also commented on the photographs of young people
> included in the books. None of them look like the kids in their
> classes! Names of kids....places mentioned..nothing that makes them
> feel at home while learning a foreign language.
>
> Perhaps there are other teachers who feel the same. I'd like to hear
> from you. Please be specific and refer to the coursebook and unit.
>
> Laurie
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