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TESL COMPCAST
by Kelly Broadbent
The purpose of this podcast is to refreash on topics covered in my TESL master's in order to prepare for the comprehensive examine. Episodes will be related to language learning and teaching, with some specifics to teaching English as a second/foreign language.
Episodes
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Oral Feedback
In this episode, I list, describe, and provide different examples of corrective oral feedback teachers can give students in their language class. I discuss factors that teachers should consider when deciding what strategy to use, and bring in some research. I also briefly reflect on my own...
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Backward design
In this Episode, I explain the backward design model, how it works and why it is beneficial especially for differentiating instruction. I also give a step by step guide at planning a lesson using backward design.
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Task-based Learning
I first explain what task-based learning is by introducing the concept of a "task" and going through the steps of a tasked-based activity. I further go into the discussion Ellis (2017) brings up about the need for a "hybird syllabus" that allows for tasks to happen in addition to working with...
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Communicative Language Teaching + Writing
I briefly introduce the Communicative approach to language teaching, which typically aims at improving students' oral skills. I discuss ways in which the communicative approach can still be used to develop students' writing skills. I go in detail about a specific activity that does just that.
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Sociocultural theory & Complexity theory
The field of SLA is a field of competing theories grounded in different assumptions about the nature of the mind, the learning process and the social context. Please compare two of these theories: sociocultural theory based on Vygotsky’s ideas and elaborated by Jim Lantolf and chaos/complexity...
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Technology and Language Learning
In this epsidoe I discuss the pros and cons of technology and the effect it has on language learning/education. I discuss some common technology tools out there to incorporate in the language classroom. Lastly, I talk about some of my experiences teaching with technology in my foreign language...
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Translanguaging
In today's episode I discuss and explain in more detail about what translanguaing is. I further discuss how educators can incorporate translanguaing into their classroom and give examples of what translanguaging can look like.
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Continua of Biliteracy - explained (or atleast an attempt to explain)
Today’s epsidoe will focus around the continua of biliteracy, which is a model created by Nancy Hornberger that frames our thinking around teaching, research and policy concerning biliteracy. I discuss how the model is useful in framing our thinking about designing and evaluating curricula? What...
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Bilingual Education - benefits and examples
In this episode, I continue discussing the benefits of a bilingual brain, and why we should advocate for bilingual programs in the U.S. I also discuss what exactly bilingual education means and examples of different bilingual programs that can be found.
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Foreign Language Education - why we need it!
In this episode I talk about the benefits over providing foreign language education in our schools. Some maye argue that as a result of globalization there is a less of a need for English speakers to learn another language since English has become a global language. However, I think globalization...
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Sounding Native Like
Today's episode discusses sounding native like in the L2, specifically in regards to English learners.
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What is second language acquisition and how does it differ from first language acquisition?
In this first episode of my podcast, I start to discuss second language acquisition and how it is different from first language acquisition. There is one major difference that has a big influence on distinguishing these two types of language learning. In future episodes, I will continue to bring…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The purpose of this podcast is to refreash on topics covered in my TESL master's in order to prepare for the comprehensive examine. Episodes will be related to language learning and teaching, with some specifics to teaching English as a second/foreign language.
HOSTED BY
Kelly Broadbent
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The purpose of this podcast is to refreash on topics covered in my TESL master's in order to prepare for the comprehensive examine. Episodes will be related to language learning and teaching, with some specifics to teaching English as a second/foreign language.
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TESL COMPCAST is created and hosted by Kelly Broadbent.
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