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Reflective Teaching: Strategies for Self-Improvement and Adaptation

John Mark on November 5th, 2010 under Abstracts/Presentations, Video •  Comments Off

TweetDownload abstract PDF here. Download PowerPoint presentation PDF here. Format: Workshop Time: 90 minutes Title: “Reflective Teaching: Strategies for Self-Improvement and Adaptation” Target Students: Beginner to advanced, any age group This is a co-presentation with SPELTA member Alexandra Antipova. What is a reflective teacher? Generally speaking, a reflective teacher is an educator who is in [...]

An overview of the structure of academic paragraphs

John Mark on October 13th, 2010 under Teaching Reading, Teaching Writing, Video •  Comments Off

TweetThis is a little video I prepared for my students, but it is relevant to anyone interested in structuring academic paragraphs.

Creating Your Own Distance Learning Course

John Mark on June 8th, 2010 under Distance Learning Tools, Lessons/Materials, Video •  Comments Off

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The Statement of Purpose: A Few Suggestions

John Mark on June 8th, 2010 under Abstracts/Presentations, For Students, Teaching Writing, Video •  Comments Off

TweetWatch the presentation here: Download PowerPoint here. Download handout here. What is the statement of purpose? College applications are generally very dry and impersonal representations of a person’s scholastic achievements and abilities. The personal statement is designed to breathe life into an otherwise lifeless and unoriginal college application. Basically, the statement of purpose is a [...]

Technology and L2 Writing: New Perspectives on Identity and Process

John Mark on June 8th, 2010 under Abstracts/Presentations, Teaching Writing, Video •  Comments Off

TweetDownload PowerPoint PDF here. Download PowerPoint Show (with audio) here. Format: Plenary Time: 20 minutes Title: “Technology and Second Language Writing: New Perspectives on Identity and Process” Target Students: Beginner to advanced, any age group With the advent of new technology and online resources for second language writers, educators not only must grapple with their own [...]

The Statement of Purpose: A Few Suggestions

John Mark on April 8th, 2010 under Abstracts/Presentations, For Students, Video •  Comments Off

TweetWhat is the statement of purpose? College applications are generally very dry and impersonal representations of a person’s scholastic achievements and abilities. The personal statement is designed to breathe life into an otherwise lifeless and unoriginal college application. Basically, the statement of purpose is a way for you to put a face on your application, [...]

Integrated Skills Teaching Video

John Mark on March 31st, 2010 under Speaking, Teaching Reading, Teaching Writing, Video •  Comments Off

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