Mahmoud Abdelaal English Instructor Teacher Trainer Intel Teach Senior Trainer

Did you use any of these items ?

Do you think these devices will exist after 50 years ?

What type of classroom did you have ?

Which one describes your classroom or school? 21 st Century Classrooms20 th Century Classrooms Student-centered: teacher is facilitator/coach Teacher-centered: teacher is center of attention and provider of information Outcome-based Time-based Focus: what students Know, Can Do and Are Like after all the details are forgotten. Focus: memorization of discrete facts Research-driven Textbook-driven Active Learning Passive learning Global Classroom Learners work in isolation – classroom within 4 walls Self, Peer and Other assessments. Public audience, authentic assessments. Teacher is a judge. No one else sees student work. Table was created by Anne Shaw, Founder and Director, 21st Century Schools, Schools.com

Key Trends in ELT Today Updating PPP Lesson Locally produced materials CommunicativenessSharing with a colleague Anti-method era Frustration Future trend Teachers read journal, participate in training, seminar workshops, etc to update their knowledge of trends & techniques around the world Presentation Practice Production Imported materials may not be effective in other countries The focus in on how learners can be made proficient to communicate to others who speak the same TL Uncertain. Keep predicting the future of existing trends and a wave of change. Teachers find a sollution to a teaching problem, speak in confidence about a failure, get an idea how to teach effectively No method is the best for ELT. ELT is now in ‘post method thinking’ Teachers have not been able to follow the trends due to lack of resources available to them

Key Trends in ELT Today Networking Student - centered Reflective Practice Rethinking aim Conferencing Grammaring Method synergetics or eclecticism Strategopedia Teachers can enrich their learning, not to depend upon theories & methods Not depending on a particular method & not conforming to only one style, Choosing from a wide variety Taking responsibility for self-direction to improve students’ learning effectiveness Teachers play the role of facilitators in the class. Students learn by doing in pairs & groups Teachers learn to improve their teaching by trying to observe, understand, reflect, learn, & tryout something happening in the class Discussing what the aims of ELT should be. The need of an approach to language education that aims at fostering a sense of social responsibility in students Teachers have established professional organizations; seminars, workshops, tarining, and conventions Grammar is seen as more of a process than a product. Grammar is is conceived in its active & progressive sense

Globalization and English English is the language of global communication According to the British Council: ▫First language by 375 million ▫Around 750 million speak English as a foreign language ▫2/3 of world’s scientists read in English ▫3/4 of world’s mail is in English ▫80% of world’s electronic data is in English

English in the Workplace English is the main language of: ▫Books and newspapers ▫Airports and air traffic control ▫International business ▫Academic conferences ▫Science and technology ▫Diplomacy ▫Sports and international competitions ▫Pop music ▫Advertising

English in Education Increasing number of students attending universities abroad English increasingly used as medium of instruction ▫Colleges and universities becoming English-medium ▫Requires a very high level of English proficiency by both students and instructors

The Trickle-Down Effect Greater need for advanced English proficiency among students Greater need for highly trained and proficient English teachers at all levels Higher education requirements for English teachers and greater necessity for professional development

The Trickle-Down Effect The good news: If you are highly proficient in English, well-educated, and up-to-date on current methodology and theory, you are IN HIGH DEMAND The bad news: This means work. Lots of work.

The Paradigm Shift

“…We have a system of education that is modeled on the interests of industrialism and in the image of it…Schools are still pretty much organized on factory lines: ringing bells, separate facilities, specialized into separate subjects…It’s essentially about conformity and…I believe we’ve got to go in the exact opposite direction.” --Sir Ken Robinson, “Changing Education Paradigms”

Partnership for 21 st Century Skills In the Past Only teaching language Focus on isolated skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) Using the textbook as curriculum Emphasis on teacher as presenter/lecturer Today Using language as the vehicle to teach academic content Focus on three modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational Use of thematic units and authentic resources Emphasis on learner as “doer” and “creator”

Partnership for 21 st Century Skills In the Past Use of technology as a “cool tool” Same instruction for all students Confining language learning to the classroom Students “turn in” work only for the teacher Today Integrating technology into instruction to enhance learning Differentiating instruction to meet individual needs Seeking opportunities for learners to use language beyond the classroom Learners create to “share and publish” to audiences more than just the teacher

The New Education 360,985,492 Internet users worldwide as of June 30, 2012 ▫34.3% of world population ▫a 566.4% increase from 2000 (ITU) “Digital natives,” “digital immigrants,” and “digital outcasts” (Prensky 2001)

It’s a Small World, After All Interconnectedness via globalization and technology makes the world smaller ▫THEN: Students had little experience with other cultures or languages ▫NOW: Familiarity with other cultures and languages is expected and essential for upward mobility Beginning to see a leveling of the playing field ▫Students outside of academic areas (anywhere with Internet) now have access to information and culture ▫Online courses becoming standard ▫Youtube videos and MOOCs available to anyone

Online Classes Becoming the Norm Online course enrollment in the US at an all- time high Negative perceptions of online courses changing

The New Meaning of Technology Technology of the Past: Content based Passive role of user Stand-alone Used by individuals Technology of the Future: Collaboration based Active role of user Integrated Used by groups Behaviorist or Connectivist Pedagogy Socio- Constructivist Pedagogy

Don’t Panic, It’s a Good Thing… New Paradigm Motivation Higher-level cognition Differentiated instruction

What Does This Mean?

#1: We are all materials developers. Constructing and co-constructing textbooks and materials ▫Flip books ▫Online publishing ▫Class websites ▫Instructor blogs ▫LMS/CMS support

#2: Students are materials developers too. Students are active participants in their education ▫Creating content for classes ▫Working in groups with clear roles ▫Publishing and sharing classwork

#3: Print media isn’t enough. Incorporate a wide variety of multimedia sources ▫eBooks ▫Peer-to-peer file sharing ▫Audiovisual assignments ▫Google docs ▫Wikis

#4: We need new methods. “Sage on the stage” to “Guide on the side”

Flipping the Classroom Content is presented outside the classroom via videos, readings, and other materials Time in the classroom is used for application, discussion and collaboration, not lecturing Source: Center for Teaching & Learning, University of Texas – Austin what_is_flipped

Benefits of the Flipped Classroom Students can pause, rewind, rewatch videos or audio files Instructors can incorporate more authentic materials Works better with different learning styles Easier to make accommodations for students Builds working relationships between students Engages students in collaboration and reflection

#5: We have to innovate. A lot. Globalization and technology are changing our perceptions of: Culture Language AutonomyRelationships Happiness

#6: We can’t do it all ourselves. SHARE! ▫Share new ideas and research with colleagues ▫Encourage colleagues to share with one another Develop communities of practice ▫Non-evaluative spaces to try out new ideas ▫Co-teaching, peer mentoring Allow yourself to learn ▫Take classes (online classes are a double help!) ▫Attend conferences and webinars on nata3alam and other CMSs. ▫Open your mind to radical new concepts

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