Learning Reflections 4 of Seminar in English Language Teaching

Learning Reflections 4
Seminar in English Language Teaching

       On Tuesday, professor review and discuss all of knowledge and information about global English, ESL,EFL,EIL, role of English in Thailand, role of English as a global language and lingua franca that learned and presented already. And then we discuss the different points between Teaching and Learning English in ESL context and Teaching and Learning English in EFL context in group.

        We summarized that:

                

          TESL:  English is used as a second language whereby natives of a particular country and are likely to use it daily. This traditionally refers to students who learn English because it is commonly spoken in their home country and who need to learn to function in their host community as quickly as possible. They will need English for work and education, and everyday activities. English which will enable them to survive. e.g. a Chinese family who have emigrated to the United Kingdom.

                       So, TESL usually ignores literature and more academic concepts that are not considered necessary for survival at a functional level. ESL students from an ESL background will generally have a larger vocabulary and higher level of English communicative competence, due to their exposure to English outside of the classroom. The teacher has a greater choice of materials and English support outside of the school. Materials will place a greater importance on themes based on culture and social practices. There will usually be more emphasis on speaking and listening.

Learner motivation is likely to be higher as English is of practical use. 

          TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language usually represents the acronym on a teaching certificate that means that you have qualified to teach students whose first or second language is not English. English does not have a special status within that country. The aim of teaching is not for survival but is usually academically based, using the whole range of skills e.g. reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students from an EFL background will have a limited communicative competence, smaller vocabulary and lack of exposure to English outside of the classroom. And contest may also be more emphasis on grammar and literature than everyday functional situations.

          Then, I presented that all of summary in front of class. Next, professor teaches 21st century Learning Pedagogical Perspectives by using Powerpoint Program and description.

           I find easy that when I read and summarize with other, the article that is find; it's clear and easy to understand and summarize. We will get the information the we want and get it point. On  the other hand, If we don't help to work together,someone do but someone don't; It doesn't make work completely. It is not perfect some part. 

           I find difficult some part of 21st century Learning Pedagogical Perspectives, but I can search more information from internet.

           I feel good because I can summarize the articles' information by myself and makes me understand this topic.