1. Effective Error Correction: How Students Can Become Independent Learners Through Self- Correction

2. How do you typically handle student errors in writing in your class? Dear Sir I write for to complain about a product I bought form your catalog. The last week I ordered a black glasses from your carolog. When I opened the package was damage. For this reason I want to change the product but if it isn´t possible I want a refund.I hope your anser, please contact me. Love Pearlie

3. Student errors are important They are a natural and unavoidable part of language learning It is important that the teacher sets this mood. If students are afraid of making errors they are less likely to produce lanuage and make progress.

4. To correct or not to correct? No Some researchers agree that error correction is… – Ineffective – Harmful to student development of fluency – Difficult for teachers to carry out effectively – A waste of time – Works against learners’ developmental order of language learning Yes Others argue that error correction… – Prevents fossilized errors – Gives students the ability to self-edit and become independent learners – Helps students understand the form and function of the language that they are learning

5. When and how to correct Researchers’ opinions vary considerably but one should consider: Impact on Fluency Relevance and developmental sequences Student learning style Mistakes vs. Errors Affective Filter

6. Role of student correction The active involvement of students in the process of dealing with errors is important: It promotes active learning It develops a cooperative atmosphere It creates independent learners

7. Ideas for student correction Self Editing: Create a framework with Guidance Peer Editing: Framework is also essential Interactive Games: Use anonymous students responses that exemplify common student errors

8. Correction Key T V G WW WO SP SUB?

9. Student self check list / Rubrics Irregular past tense? Does my verb have a subject? Do I change my tenses? Set Phrases I hope to hear form you soon I´m writing to complain

11. Grammar Auction 1. Michael Jackson was one of best known figures in the world. 2. He had been in many scandals, rumors, family fights and career flops. 3. He was born in 1958 and begun performing at the age of four. 4. He had been in the public eye ever since childhood. 5. He was the youngest member of the Jackson Five which had numerous hits. 6. By the age of ten, the group been signed to Motown Records. 7. He then went on to release the hugely success album ‘Thriller’. 8. The more famous he became, the more outlandish the rumors about him became.

12. Error Correction Running Dictation 1. I like swim. 2. I want to learning English. 3. I enjoy to go out on the weekends. 4. I like to go to shopping. 5. I agree that write is difficult

13. Run to a Side 1. I must to go home. 2. If I will have time, I will go. 3. I was born in the US. 4. He told to me his problem. 5. He said that he was hungry. 6. What song do you prefer? 7. I went to shopping yesterday. 8. I very much like the flowers. 9. I am working here since February. 1o. I should stop smoking.

14. Too Many Words 1. I am learning English because I am to studying law and when 2. I will finish my course, I would like to work for a big company. 3. Possibly, I will be continue my studies in Britain or the U.S.A. 4. To do either of these things, it is important to reach at a certain 5. level of English. I must to study very hard. 6. My parents want me to be go to a good school. I want them to be 7. proud of me. When I will work hard, I do well in my exams. 8. My parents often tell to me to have fun and work hard.

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