Innovative Teaching Methods to Promote a Contemporary Learning Process
LATE held its third January Seminar on the 3rd of January 2020 at Riga Secondary School No. 34. Eighty teachers attended the event to see speakers talk on a variety of topics.
Inga Benina (Baltic Council) talked about Globally accepted exams and teaching qualifications in Latvia 2020.
Learning English is more than just exams and grades. It’s about having the confidence to communicate and access a lifetime of enriching experiences and opportunities. News from the Baltic Council for International Education about exam preparation.
Tatjana Kunda (VISC) talked about Teaching Writing: Practical Considerations.
During the session we will have a look at some activities which can help make teaching writing a valuable and enjoyable educational experience. How do we engage our students in the creative process and help them become aware of what strategies they should use as they create their work?
Robert Buckmaster (LATE Vice President and ELT Consultant) talked about The Map is Not the Territory
Maps are a fascinating informational resource, and are key documents in lots of fields (e.g. geography, history, urban planning, defence, ethnography, economics, law and order, transportation, and so on). In this session we will look at how we can use maps and plans to improve our students’ fluency and grammatical knowledge, as well as practice and develop 21st century skills.
Tatjana Kunda talked about European Centre for Modern Languages: Practical Resources for Teachers.
During this short presentation participants will find out how to make the most of the resources offered by the European Centre for Modern Languages
Robert Buckmaster talked about Time.
We have all the time in the world; or do we? Who knows where the time goes? In this session we will have a critical look at some aspects of time connected with language and teaching, and take the time to listen to a couple of songs.
Thomas Springer (Ventspils University) talked about Challenges Encountered by Latvian Learners of English as a Second Language.
Learners face many challenges when studying a language in groups. We will identify four main challenges and discuss how to overcome them. 1. Students Don’t Take Their Study Seriously. Why? 2. Over-Use of Native Language in the Classroom. 3. Students Become Teacher. 4. Strong Students Dominate the Class.
