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A Certificate Program In Teaching English To Brazilian-Portuguese Speakers, Sonia Regina Moussalli Jan 2001

A Certificate Program In Teaching English To Brazilian-Portuguese Speakers, Sonia Regina Moussalli

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This paper intends to present and describe a project of a teacher certificate program for Brazilian EFL teachers. First, I will introduce relevant information on the context and background where this project will take place including the reasoning behind this program, and an investigation of the prospective participants’ needs. Second, I will explore a study of some educational assumptions including teaching effectiveness, efficiency, competence, performance and some principles for the preparation of effective EFL teachers. Third, I will provide the readers a description of the goals and objectives of the program, along with, a detailed description of the courses. Finally, …


Esl Curriculum Guide For Seoul Foreign School, Brian Brumsickle Jan 2001

Esl Curriculum Guide For Seoul Foreign School, Brian Brumsickle

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The ESL Curriculum Guide for Seoul Foreign School (SFS) was written as a map for ESL teachers to follow in order to organize and prioritize curriculum in a sequential manner for students. The guide can also be used for parents as well as other faculty at SFS to inform them of materials and content taught during the academic year. The first document in the Guides relates “Best Practices” which encapsulate the vision for the subject area and serve as the anchor document from which the second, the “Standards” document, was developed. Throughout “Best Practices,” there is linkage with SFS’s expected …


Teacher Education And Teacher Training In China, Chen Xiaoduan Jan 2001

Teacher Education And Teacher Training In China, Chen Xiaoduan

Perspectives In Learning

Like other countries, Teacher Education is very important in Chinese education. It involves the great task to foster teachers for all levels of Chinese education. Since 1978 when China opened her door to reform, great changes have taken place in many aspects of Teacher Education. Government officials more often recognize that we must train good teachers to fostering good students. Only excellent teachers can educate excellent students. Teachers are being asked to improve their knowledge and skills. We are committed to reform the old system of teacher education and teacher training so that it can foster better teachers for our …