Lessons that matter - starting the ripples
Hanna Kryszewska
Summary
In language classes students must understand the lexis, the grammar, the message, the cultural context etc. Understanding the message itself takes on a number of levels. Step one - comprehension questions, step two - teaching for understanding e.g. reading between the lines, step three - critical thinking, step four - mediation - interaction with the text, step five, the pinnacle: reflection hopefully leading to a change of heart. The plenary looks at the content, topics and texts we choose and how much they matter. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals provide a helpful guide when we look for good topics.
Biodata
Hanna Kryszewska is an international teacher, teacher trainer and trainer of trainers. She co-authored resource books, course books, a video-based teacher training course and online teacher training courses on humanism in ELT and 21st century skills. She is a Pilgrims trainer, OTA trainer and editor of HLT Magazine since 2006.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Plenary
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Global Issues in English Language Teaching
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 16:40 - 17:40
Place: E5