Half course accomplished

Hi everyone,

We're all still very busy at Celta course thinking only about assignments to write and classes to be perfect !

After half the course accomplished it's time for self-evaluation and assessment sessions with tutors. We all feel proud of ourselves having got so far ! It's a great feeling, I can assure you.

The most interesting discovery throughout the course so far was the Concept Check Questions practice. I'm also reading a book on that I'd like to recommend : "Concept Questions and Time Lines" Graham Workman. Chadburn Publishing.

Last session there was a sweet surprise : "an unobserved class" (no tutors!) Don't get me wrong.
I value a lot my tutors' job and feedback (if they ever read this blog!) but I realized something I missed from all my classes at Celta : small talk with students ! Getting to know them better, talking about their every day routines creates such a rewarding bond between teachers and students. Real friendship that makes teaching - learning experience so good ! We do this every day in our schools, our jobs, and we take it for granted !

See you next time,
thanks,

Malu

Good teachers

Good teachers are always learning; learning from students, learning from their own trial and error, learning from peers and colleagues, learning from mentors and supervisors and learning from academic information in their fields.

Good teachers continue to learn throughout their careers. This is called 'long-life learning or ongoing professional development.

That's exactly what Celta course provides trainees : the opportunity for this professional development. I've improved a lot the way I prepare my classes, applying techniques and observing more effective results from those classes.

There's still a lot to learn ahead..

Maria Lucia Andrade

First impressions

I'm really happy and thrilled attending tha Celta course. It's amazing how much learning has taken place in just two sessions.
Teaching practice, peer observation and some really nice class demontrations by Celta tutors help trainees learn about themselves and how to get things done more effectively.
I've learned a lot through my own experience and reflections in my professional practice but attending the Celta training is a very good opportunity to encounter new ideas and reach a higher level of competence.
Feedback from peers and tutors is friendly and constructive.
There's hard work ahead but it's worth every minute.

Maria Lucia Andrade