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My TESL Journey:
Let's Taco 'bout it!
06/04/2017
Felix Gaudette Auclair
Introduction
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University is like a Buffet
Intro
Every Taco is different,
And every Journey in the TESL program was also different.
I. The Shell
- The need for a strong foundation
- Development of observation skills
- Reflection on one's own teaching
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TESL 326 Video Report
Competency #11: To engage in professional development individually and with others.
The Shell
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TESL 221 Prononciation Portfolio
TESL 231
Grammar Project #2
Competency #2: To communicate clearly in the language of instruction, both orally and in writing,
using correct grammar, in various contexts related to teaching
The Proteins &
Sauce
II. The Proteins & Sauce
Shall I Explain?
Also known as the lesson on "Shall"
- Improvising a lesson
- Know your material
- Expect the unexpected
- Know your ingredients/know your subject
- Never pretend
- Use information as tools
III. The Add-ons
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The Add-ons
Everyday Lesson Plan
- It changed my vision of planning
- Go wild with ingredients
- Having Goals/Expectations that are well defined
- A template for future plans
TESL 415
Sample
Competency #4: To pilot teaching/learning situations that are appropriate to the students
concerned and to the subject content with a view to developing the competencies targeted in the programs of study.
IV. The Second Taco
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- Oh no! Your Taco does not suit everyone...
- Allergies & Restrictions
- Create new material or adapt!
The Second
Taco
What if one group is stronger than the others?
TESL 486
Food Chapter
What if Paola is too weak?
What if the teams are uneven ?
Competency #3: To develop teaching/learning situations that are appropriate to the students
concerned and the subject content with a view to developing the competencies targeted in the programs of
study.
In Conclusion,
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- Tacos & Teaching are very similar
- The goal is not to have the best one.
Conclusion