Objectives

• Learn to teach English in a communicative manner
• Understand the current theories and methods of language teaching.
• Understand CALLA components and research background.
• Identify your learning style and your learning strategies
• Use the CALLA instructional sequence to plan a thematic unit with lessons that integrate content, academic language, and learning strategies

Sessions:

Session A: Focus on the Learner

Session B: Focus on the Lesson

Session C: Focus on the Teacher

Session D: Focus on the Content

Summary of language teaching topics covered:

• Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA)
• Constructivist education
• Cooperative Learning
• Critical thinking
• Learner autonomy
• Learning Strategies Instruction
• Standards and Content-Based Instruction