Learning Reflection 7 of Seminar in English Language of Teaching

Today, we learned about the factors affecting English Language Teaching and Learning. There are many factors as follows : 

- age
- learner differences
- motivation

Then, teacher taught about  the factors that effect the teacher such as

- beliefs
- ability in using English
- method and styles
- use of teaching and learning materials 
- etc. 

I found that there are many factors that affecting ELT and learning, so teachers should develop themselves, teaching styles, materials, environment in classroom in order to promote students' learning English and  motivation in learning.

I find easy because the factors in this article, it has more related  with problems of teaching and learning English in Thailand. So I can compare the factors in Thailand context. 

I think I have to learning more vocabulary especially academic vocabulary.   

Learning Reflection 6 of Seminar in English Language of Teaching

Today, we learned about Classroom learning contexts: teacher's descriptions. Teacher assign us to read the information and work in pair. The content about classroom management from different context, there are 3 learning contexts; Malaysia, Mozambique and China. 

I found that there are more differences between each context such as 

Sitting : Students will sit around the teacher at the front of class in Malaysia.But students will sit in pairs in Mozambique. For China, students sit in row and teacher stand in front of the class.

Teaching style :In Malaysia, teacher always interact with students such as teacher asks the students about the story that they will learn. But teacher gives the opportunities for students to practice and communicate with classmate in Mozambique. On the other hand, Teacher always lets students to listen and lecture in China.

Then, we learned about " Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning in Higher Education" 

I find difficult : I don't know about culture because culture in each context have influences for teaching and learning English such as teaching style, Interaction.

I find easy : I know about factors of teaching and learning.
I think I have to read more information because it can help me to understand the text. 

Learning Reflection 5 of Seminar in English Language of Teaching

Today, we make groups by counting the number 1 to 6, teacher assigned to discuss about  " The role of English Language Education in Asian context" by Bok-Myung Chang (Namseol University). It about the history of English language in the country of Asian such as China, Korea, Hongkong, Singapore, Philippine, Japan and Malaysia. Then, we present our work in front of the class. 

I will give some example of information :

History of Learning English in China 

China's first contact with the English language occurred between Chinese and English traders, and the first missionary schools to teach English were established in Macau in the 1630s. And English was teach in high status people such as government, trading,etc.

What I found it easy : If you read the article already,it will easy to understand and you can think about the contents that you read. 

I think this lesson is good for the peoples who studying in English Education because it can teach the background of English language in many context.

Learning Reflection 4 of Seminar in English Language of Teaching

Today, we discussed about differences between Teaching&Learning English as a Foreign Language(EFL) and Teaching&Learning English as a Second Language(ESL).

In our group, we summarize the differences between Teaching&Learning English as a Foreign Language(EFL) and Teaching&Learning English as a Second Language(ESL) that :

TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.On the other hand, TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second Language.

EFL
An English teacher who teaches English to speakers of other languages in a non-English speaking country is teaching EFL. For example, an American living and teaching English in Spain is an EFL teacher. 

ESL
A teacher living and teaching English in an English speaking country, such as the U.S. or Australia, is teaching ESL. 

An English language learner studying ESL may have more immediate English needs. The student may not need to worry about grammar right away, but may need to learn basic survival skills as quickly as possible.

A student studying EFL may not be as concerned about learning English as quickly as possible because he or she is probably living in a country where he or she speaks the primary language of the country and is able to take care of the necessities of daily life.

Then, we send the representative form our group to present in front of the class. Next, teacher teaches about Learning Pedagogical Perspective.

I think learning by discussion is good for learners, it can help learners try to speak and express their idea in English language. Moreover, It can give students more confident when they present the work in front of the class.