As promised, today’s entry is about Guided Discovery (GD).
So what is GD?
For me, that’s the most exciting way to present TL! Technically, you just have to provide a good example of TL and help your students to find the rules themselves, without you teaching a single tiny thing. Easy to say, yep. Difficult to do? Not really!
First, let’s look at some pros and cons.
A critique of ELT teacher trainers
... because English is dark and full of terrors
Expand your Learning Cosmos
An exploration into all things ELT
SOLVING LANGUAGE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Develop your knowledge and practice.
unplugged and semi-unplugged, learner centred thoughts & ideas for language teachers
Phrasal verbs illustrations, quizzes, discussion questions and songs
Sharing experiences as an EOI teacher
Use them, share them, comment on them, and share my link in return.
adventures in the math classroom
Ideas for teachers and students interested in pronunciation and listening for English as a Lingua Franca
Thoughts about personalized and adaptive learning in ELT
Practical discovery of English pronunciation
thinking about language teaching
For those who are passionate about teaching and learning.
“The mind is like a sponge, soaking up endless drops of knowledge." - Robert M. Hensel
Publications, Presentations, and Posts
A Calendar of EVE Recognised Conferences
Commenting on developments in the English language
Side Notes on ELT 