Speaker
Description
There is no denying that there are quite a few English classes where learners feel rather unmotivated to engage in tasks or activities. There are, however, a few pedagogical techniques and practical tips where we teachers can create materials which would pique learners' curiosity continuously, challenge them appropriately, and upgrade their competence systematically. These are what we will explore and examine together in this workshop.
The workshop will begin with a quick, fun warm-up activity to allow the participants to meet their fellow practitioners and prepare for the session. There will be one practical activity for every language skill (speaking, writing, reading, and listening) in which all participants have to collaborate with peers. Every activity is subsequently examined carefully and collectively so as to understand why and how they could motivate our learners to participate in such tasks eagerly, cultivate a culture of autonomy skillfully, and promote a sense agency seamlessly.
All four activities displayed in the workshop are adaptable to various ages of learners as well as proficiency levels to make the workshop more accessible to teachers from different backgrounds. The workshop will culminate with a summary of activities, the benefits they provide, and a reflection task where all participants will walk away equipped with new ideas and food for thought.
Biography
Amir is a Delta-qualified teacher and a Cambridge-certified trainer. He holds an M.A. in TEFL and is a speaking examiner. Amir has taught English for 14 years and has worked with a wide age range of learners, all proficiency levels, and people from different walks of life. Currently, he serves as the team leader of foreign teachers and teacher trainer at CB Centres in Vietnam. Amir considers himself a lifelong learner, a career teacher, and a constant work-in-progress. His motto is, ''There is always room for improvement and never room for complacency.''
