Active Language Learning Active learning is experiential, mindful, and engaging. Through it you can explore a set of learning experiences that can be more effective and interesting, and you can take more responsibility for your education. This is especially critical in an online environment where you may not even meet your teacher or fellow students. Begin by defining content (what to study) and establishing your objectives (what to learn). Next read! Do your research. Then build a foundation of activities that can help you learn, and communicate what you have learned. Some may not be interesting to you; some a nice fit with your preferred learning style(s). Active learning is experiential, mindful, and engaging.

1. Is there a difference between a language coach, tutor and a language teacher? 2. Are there any exact activities that teachers should do with students to convert them into more effective and self-determining language learners? 1. What is the difference between a language coach and a language teacher? 2. Can language teaching be combined with language coaching? 3. What specific activities can teachers do with their students to transform them into more effective and independent language learners? 4. What do you now know about language learning and coaching that you wish you knew when you first started?

What is the transformation between a language coach, tutor and a language teacher?

Inspirational Quotes for Language Learners ❝If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.❞ ‒Nelson Mandela ❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞ ‒Frank Smith ❝The limits of my language are the limits of my world.❞ ‒Ludwig Wittgenstein ❝Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.❞ ‒Sarah Caldwell ❝Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.❞ ‒Chinese Proverb ❝You can never understand one language until you understand at least two.❞ ‒Geoffrey Willans ❝To have another language is to possess a second soul.❞ ‒Charlemagne

Oxford Dictionaries online definitions: TEACH: impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something: give information about or instruction in (a subject or skill): work as a teacher: cause (someone) to learn or understand something by example or experience: encourage someone to accept (something) as a fact or principle: According to Oxford Dictionaries online these are the definitions: TEACH: impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something: give information about or instruction in (a subject or skill): work as a teacher: cause (someone) to learn or understand something by example or experience: encourage someone to accept (something) as a fact or principle: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teacher

a person or thing that teaches something Experience is a good teacher. especially : a person whose job is to teach students about certain subjects She is a first-grade teacher. a language/math/science teacher a teacher of driver's education Learner's definition of TEACHER : a person or thing that teaches something Experience is a good teacher. especially : a person whose job is to teach students about certain subjects She is a first-grade teacher. a language/math/science teacher a teacher of driver's education http://www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/teacher

train or instruct (a team or player): COACH: train or instruct (a team or player): give (someone) extra or private teaching: teach (a subject or sport) as a coach: prompt or urge (someone) with instructions: Synonyms for “coach” include counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor. COACH: train or instruct (a team or player): give (someone) extra or private teaching: teach (a subject or sport) as a coach: prompt or urge (someone) with instructions: Synonyms for “coach” include counsel, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/coach.aspx

Coaching Active : Teacher ⟷ Student Personalized Language is both - studied and practiced Individual connection Developing student's independence

a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: as Definition of TUTOR a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: as a : a private teacher b : a teacher in a British university who gives individual instruction to undergraduates Definition of TUTOR a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: as a : a private teacher b : a teacher in a British university who gives individual instruction to undergraduates

Disadvantages of Traditional Classroom Learning students are made to sit passively while the instructor provides a session. too much demonstration, short period remaining for practice instructor's session is generally one-size-fit-all Language is studied, not practiced Disadvantages of Traditional Classroom Learning students are made to sit passively while the instructor provides a session. Not centered around student motivators Language is studied, not practiced A instructor's session is generally one-size-fit-all. Not every undergraduate has the same speed of studying. While some students can follow the instructor's session with comfort, most of the others require a chance to chow on the information that they are getting. Also, each undergraduate has a different studying style. Too much demonstration, short period remaining for practice Not tailored individually Lack of a personal connection Not centered around student motivators

Making the difference Teacher’s role is to be a learning coach, mentor and a source of support as well as inspiration. The teachers should be facilitators, often proposing students new tools and helping them to be in control of their language learning. This way students can become independent, mindful learners.

Students should become active learners. Having knowledge about new methods, students should become active learners. Firstly, teachers’ goals should be focused on establishing the tools and understanding how to be accustomed on lifelong language learning. Secondly, teachers should look into the role of a coach/mentor and get learner/teacher in integration with students. Education needs to be focused on teaching students how to learn a new language, as well as tutoring on how to learn the language online and in the community. Online education will continue to develop, but classroom teaching will also continue on improving at the same pace.

Can language teaching be united Can language teaching be united? . A tutor is an instructor who gives private lessons. Shadow education is a name for private supplementary tutoring that is offered outside the mainstream education system. . Normally, a tutor will help a student whom is struggling in a subject of some sort. Also, a tutor may be provided for a student who wants to learn at home. Can language teaching be united? . A tutor is an instructor who gives private lessons. Shadow education is a name for private supplementary tutoring that is offered outside the mainstream education system. . Normally, a tutor will help a student whom is struggling in a subject of some sort. Also, a tutor may be provided for a student who wants to learn at home. A tutor is an instructor who gives private lessons. Shadow education is a name for private supplementary tutoring that is offered outside the mainstream education system. Normally, a tutor will help a student whom is struggling in a subject of some sort. Also, a tutor may be provided for a student who wants to learn at home.

The key is developing student independence Giving students activities they can do outside of the classroom which are fun, engaging and effective for their development as learners The key is developing student independence Giving students activities they can do outside of the classroom which are fun, engaging and effective for their development as learners the skills and strategies for dealing with language exchange and native speaker interactions Showing students how to find interesting content for their consumption Teaching students how to combine different activities Showing students how to find interesting content for their intake Teaching students how to combine different activities

Therefore, communication skills should be worked on continually. In my opinion, we, language teachers have to understand the meaning of learners’ development and the need for lifelong language education. Therefore, communication skills should be worked on continually. This is why introducing new techniques and approaches to language learning seems to be relevant these days. Having knowledge about new methods, students should become active learners. Firstly, teachers’ goals should be focused on establishing the tools and understanding how to be accustomed on lifelong language learning. Secondly, teachers should look into the role of a coach/mentor and get learner/teacher in integration with students. Education needs to be focused on teaching students how to learn a new language, as well as tutoring on how to learn the language online and in the community. The teachers should be facilitators, often proposing students new tools and helping them to be in control of their language learning. This way students can become independent, mindful learners. In my opinion, language teachers have to understand the meaning of learners’ development and the need for lifelong language education. Therefore, communication skills should be worked on continually. This is why introducing new techniques and approaches to language learning seems to be relevant these days. Having knowledge about new methods, students should become active learners. Teachers’ goals should be focused on establishing the tools and understanding how to be accustomed on lifelong language learning. In my opinion, we, language teachers have to understand the meaning of learners’ development and the need for lifelong language education. Therefore, communication skills should be worked on continually. This is why introducing new techniques and approaches to language learning seems to be relevant these days. Having knowledge about new methods, students should become active learners. Firstly, teachers’ goals should be focused on establishing the tools and understanding how to be accustomed on lifelong language learning. Secondly, teachers should look into the role of a coach/mentor and get learner/teacher in integration with students. Education needs to be focused on teaching students how to learn a new language, as well as tutoring on how to learn the language online and in the community. The teachers should be facilitators, often proposing students new tools and helping them to be in control of their language learning. This way students can become independent, mindful learners.

Teachers should look into the role of a coach/mentor and get learner/teacher in integration with students. Education needs to be focused on teaching students how to learn a new language, as well as tutoring on how to learn the language online and in the community. Firstly, teachers’ goals should be focused on establishing the tools and understanding how to be accustomed on lifelong language learning. Secondly, teachers should look into the role of a coach/mentor and get learner/teacher in integration with students. Education needs to be focused on teaching students how to learn a new language, as well as tutoring on how to learn the language online and in the community. The teachers should be facilitators, often proposing students new tools and helping them to be in control of their language learning. This way students can become independent, mindful learners. The teachers should be facilitators, often proposing students new tools and helping them to be in control of their language learning. This way students can become independent, mindful learners

What do you think…? In my opinion, we, language teachers have to understand the meaning of learners’ development and the need for lifelong language education. Therefore, communication skills should be worked on continually. This is why introducing new techniques and approaches to language learning seems to be relevant these days. http://www.innosightinstitute.org/innosight/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Classifying-K-12-blended-learning2.pdf