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robot · Joined: 14 Dec 2008 Posts: 25

Hello all,
I have a few years EFL experience and consider myself an adequate-good teacher. I do not intend to remain in this profession beyond the next 2 years.

I don't have much knowledge of methodology or grammar and I am currently teaching Chinese English majors conversational English.

Could you recommend some e-books/ websites/ other methods to improve my teaching theory?

What is the preferred methodology for teaching high level oral English and where can i read/study it in detail? (for free Wink

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Cheers
Tom

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

I find the best methodology material comes out of mainstream education. I would suggest a review of any of the National, State or Provincial Departments of Education for curriculum material which invariably has methodological content. In Canada each provincial Dept of Education has an ESL/literacy/adult branch(es) and many free materials and source books for ESL. The best source I have found to be the ELA (English Language Arts) curricula and support material which is rich in proven/researched methodology and theory. Great stuff. I would start with the Depatment of Education in your home country and move from there.

In addition most Depatments of Education have a 'curriculum navigator function' which allows for online access to material. Be warned that this material is designed for trained teachers (B.Ed.) so the learning curve may be a bit step at first....a wonderful resource. Here are a few links for Canadian sites:

http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/branches/curr/evergreen/index.shtml

http://education.alberta.ca/teachers.aspx

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

Also try this:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/immigrate/eal/teachers/become_teacher.fr.html

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

There are many sites that can help you as far as research go. Check out the links below.
English Language Teaching Journal
English Teaching Professional
Modern English Teacher
IH Journal of Education
ERIC
Brookes
Scholar.Google.com
Guardian
The Center Web
Languages ICT
List of Online Journals
ITESLJ
U of Waterloo

robot · Joined: 14 Dec 2008 Posts: 25

just to say,

thanks for your replies.