1. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Teaching Resources Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Please load Contents document for a summary Documents

2. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Investigating how English Language has changed over time Level 5/6 + Identifying how old the text is (spelling, punctuation, the order of words in sentences, sentence length). Using figurative language (such as similes, metaphors, personification) Word, Journal Use of extracts from the Bible, Shakespeare and Chaucer to aid understanding of the development of the English Language Documents AuthorsS.Hands and P.Danielsen, Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone, Kent Project Overview

3. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Teacher Planning and Management Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Background & Planning: A picture of the origin and objectives of the learning project, including the manner in which the project was planned and managed. Classroom Images: Images of the classroom to give you a better feeling for how the project was implemented. Documents

4. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Work Samples, Teacher and Student Reflection Click the documents below to see work samples and reflections from the teachers and students: Student Work Samples: Examples of student work generated through participation in this learning project. Teacher Reflection: Thoughts and reflective comments from the teachers involved, including advice for future implementations. Student Perspective: Comments on how the students perceived the learning that occurred. Documents

5. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Standards Click the documents below to see the standards cover in this learning project: Mapping the Standards: Mapping this project’s learning objectives against curriculum standards. Documents

6. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

7. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Pre-service Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

8. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Documents Journal Document requires a Tablet PC or a Journal Reader

9. Developing a Knowledge and Understanding of English Language Teaching Resources Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources on Microsoft Office and other software: Innovative Teachers Network - Provides you with the latest classroom resources, professional development tools, and communities of practice and expertise. http://www.innovativeteachers.com http://www.innovativeteachers.com Tutorials - Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft products and technologies. http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx Productivity in the Classroom – Lesson Plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning. http://www.microsoft.com/education/lessonplans.mspx Office Tips for Teachers – Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office applications into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts. http://www.microsoft.com/education/howto.mspx