Learning Reflection 3 of Seminar in English Language of Teaching

We presented about  Global English, EFL, ESL and EIL continue from last week. Then, teacher lets us to watch the video about World Englishes by David Cystal. 

First round, we only watched the video.
Second round, we watched and took a note from the video.

The first round, I can't understand all about this video because he speaks very fast, and it have no sub title, it's very difficult for me. 
For the second round, we have to take a note about this video, I can understand some parts of this video. Next, we make a group of 7 peoples, and we discussed about this video in groups. 

Then, we send the representatives form each group to present in front of the class.

I learned about language and culture such as peoples in south america say the word " Robot " for traffic light. It show that culture have influences to language.

Learning Reflections 2 Seminar in English Language Teaching

Today, I have Seminar class in the morning. The class start at 8.30 am. This is second period for this semester. Before start the lesson, teacher asks to make groups and discuss about  
   
           - Global English

           - EFL

           - ESL

           - EIL

          

Then, we present the our work in front of class.

I get the knowledge from this class as followed : 

Global English refers to the use of the English language as a common means of communication across cultures--a lingua franca. 

EFL or English as a Foreign Language is taught in countries where the native language is not English. For example, if you are learning English in Thailand the local language is Thai and you'd therefore be studying English as a Foreign Language.n

ESL or English as a Second Language is used where English is bring taught to students who are from a non-English speaking country, but studying English in an English speaking country.

EIL  or English as an Intertional Language refers to the use of English by people of different nations in order to communicate with one another.

I think group working can help to share information and we will get the information in many way. We can express our idea to the members in the group and we will summarize the information together.

In my opinion, it is difficult because we need to understand the contents in the article. But I will improve my reading comprehension skill. 

Learning reflection 1 of Seminar in English Language of Teaching

1. What did you learn in this lesson ?
     In this course, I will learn 7 units as follows
 Unit1 Global English
 Unit2 Contexts of English Language Teaching
 Unit3 Factors affecting English Language Teaching and Learning
 Unit4 Problems of English Language Teaching
 Unit5 ICT and English Language Teaching and Learning
 Unit6 Trends in ELT
 Unit7 Seminar presentation

     

   For the first time, teacher describes about course outline, then she asks to make a group of 8-9 peoples. Teacher asks to discussion about 4  subjects that we learned in last semester. 

    1) Assessment and evaluation in English 

    2) English Methodology 1

    3) Learning English through project

    4) Cultures of Speakers of English 

Then, we present in front of class. I think this subject is very difficult for me because we have to read many article, research and understanding all of content in the writing.And we have to present the writing in own way.

2.What did you find easy?

In my opinion, It is not easy and challenge,but we can learn from the classroom and search the others information from internet.  

3. What did you solve the problem?

 I have to read more article and research because it can help me to get more academic vocabulary and help me to understand the context in the writing.

4. What did you attitude towards the lesson?

I think this course is very important and useful for learning because we can get knowledge from reading articles and researches. It can help me to practice reading skill, I can express my opinion about articles and researches through seminar.