Who we are? Cyprus University of Technology Founded: 2003 First students: September 2007 Faculties: Geotechnical and Environmental management Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science Department of Environmental Management

Faculty of Management and Economics Department of Hotel and Tourism Management Department of Commerce, Finance and Shipping

Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing Faculty of Applied Arts and Communication Department of Communication and Internet Studies Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts

Faculty of Engineering and Technology Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics

Language Centre English EAP/ESAP German Italian Greek Spanish French

Teaching English Course book Traditional methods Using Technology Emphasis on grammar Teacher centered Audio visual material Internet Vocabulary

Teacher Expectations Students to be motivated Learn grammar Improve vocabulary Students to use target language Become fluent in the language Pass exams Make the teacher look good

Students’ expectations Receive good grades Pass the IELTS, IGCSE etc... Exams Pass more exams

Evolving of English for Specific Purposes What is it? Streven’s (1988) splits ESP into two groups of characteristics Absolute characteristics: Designed to meet specified needs of the learner Related in content to particular disciplines, occupations and activities Centred on language appropriate to those activities in syntax, lexis, discourse etc. In contrast with General English

Variable characteristics: May be restricted as to the learning skills to be learned May not be taught to any set methodology

Challenges for the instructor Not familiar with technical procedures Not familiar with jargon No technical background Older students Professionals with extensive background Lack of confidence New needs No course book or material

Students skepticism How can an English teacher teach me technical related subjects? Bad experiences with learning English Low expectations from the English instructor Waste of time Attitude towards the English language

Gaining experience and preparing for class Magazines: For civil engineers: For economics: American Society of Civil Engineers

VIDEOS YOUTUBE Discovery channel History Channel National Geographic

Travel Show interest in the subject your are about to teach Combine leisure and learning Organize educational student trips

SURF THE NET There are plenty of websites that will provide you with valuable information. Civil_engineeringhttp:// Civil_engineering

Finance and Commerce:

Meet the Experts Talk to experts in the field Ask students Talk to fellow instructors Ask professors Visit a class and sit in

What are we going to teach? Before we decide to use our newly acquired knowledge and impress our students we have to find out what they know Why? You don’t want to teach them things that they know. You don’t want to use an inappropriate language level.

SOLUTION Questionnaire regarding their language level Needs analysis questionnaire The collected data should assist us to choose the appropriate material that will be incorporated into the course and the language level.

How are we going to teach? Hopefully, you find a course book that will give you some guidance Prepare booklets with appropriate materials Incorporate various material in diverse ICT tools

ICT WIKI Blog Social Media- Facebook

WIKI Problems: 100’s of WIKIs with different capabilities and genre. Positive: Free, easy to use, reliable

WIKISPACES

Edit Button important feature

WIDGET BUTTON FILE BUTTON

VARIOUS OPTIONS

PASTE CODE TO EMBED

Embed button

COPY CODE

Once you paste the code in the box, click save

You can format the box VERY IMPORTANT STEP. IN CASE YOU FORGET TO SAVE IT AT THIS POINT YOUR EMBEDDED VIDEO WILL NOT BE EMBEDDED AND THE STEP HAS TO BE REPEATED.

YOU CAN UPLOAD ANY FILE. YOU CAN UPLOAD ANY FILE. HOWEVER, YOU NEED TO CLICK ON THE ICON TO COMPLETE THE STEP

Adding additional material or allowing students to participate in enhancing and developing an ESP course will not only create a better class atmosphere, but it will contribute to a better class collaboration. Another e-tool could be the BLOGGER

Important factor Sign up for an account

From the dashboard You can regulate the features Language choices Setting button allows you to personalize your account

Name it

The new post button allows you to create a new Blog

This page allows you to create and design your new blog Once you have complete your tasks, save it Toolbar allows you to embed pictures and films but no files.

FACEBOOK YES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE IT AS A LEARNING TOOL

Problems Takes a lot of time and effort You need to check the links and websites for updates and validity Security concerns Not comfortable using computers Students forget passwords

Positive Impresses your students Enhances your knowledge Students learn various skills and not only English Steers interest It is mostly free Promotes autonomous learning Provides an interactive environment