The experience of preparing a closing session

This short article explains the development of a closing project developed with students of English as a foreign language. The project emerged with the idea of innovating in the classroom and trying to make links with their reality which could help developed a more meaningful process. Students involved study English for different reasons but most of them do it as a complementary activity for their job or study. They attend classes on the weekends so this project was enhanced also with the intention to break the old scheme of the foreign language as an additional but unconnected activity. The cooperative work and the motivation arisen from this task were some of the more valuable results

Accounting for Diff erence and Diversity in Language Teaching and Learning in Colombia

Abstract This article calls for locally grounded approaches to the teaching of foreign languages in Colombia, in an attempt to recognize diff erence, diversity and heterogeneity. To that end, I fi rst present a critical review of how traditional language teaching methods fail to off er a comprehensive accountability for the sort of multifarious cultural, ethnic, economic, and ideological Ensino de idiomas, cultura, educação, pesquisa. (Fonte: Tesauro da Unesco). Palabras claves Enseñanza de idiomas, cultura, educación, investigación. (Fuente: Tesauro de la Unesco). Considerações sobre a diferença e a diversidade no ensino e aprendizagem de línguas na Colômbia Palavras-chav

Accounting for Diff erence and Diversity in Language Teaching and Learning in Colombia

Abstract This article calls for locally grounded approaches to the teaching of foreign languages in Colombia, in an attempt to recognize diff erence, diversity and heterogeneity. To that end, I fi rst present a critical review of how traditional language teaching methods fail to off er a comprehensive accountability for the sort of multifarious cultural, ethnic, economic, and ideological Ensino de idiomas, cultura, educação, pesquisa. (Fonte: Tesauro da Unesco). Palabras claves Enseñanza de idiomas, cultura, educación, investigación. (Fuente: Tesauro de la Unesco). Considerações sobre a diferença e a diversidade no ensino e aprendizagem de línguas na Colômbia Palavras-chav

Research in Teacher Education: Volume 3, No.2, October 2013

The Research in Teacher Education publication is published twice a year by the School of Education and Communities, University of East London, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ. The periodical offers a forum for informed debate and discussion on all aspects of teacher education. The publication showcases work from the teacher education teams at the School of Education and Communities and the wider teacher education community in the UK. The definition of ‘research’, in its broadest sense includes any gathering of data, information and ‘facts’ designed to advance knowledge. While nurturing and publicising the creative talent within teacher education the periodical seeks to stimulate, provoke and extend discussion and debate with other professionals associated with this field. In addition to contributions from the team of teacher educators at the School, each edition of Research in Teacher Education will publish research findings, book reviews and/or opinion pieces from guest writers associated with the School of Education and Communities