Addressing Bullying in Primary Education
Bullying in Primary Education
This essay deals with bullying, a real issue present in our daily lives, especially in Primary Education.
Framework and Legal Context
First, I will relate this issue to the legal framework. Secondly, I will discuss the symptoms and the impact of this problem in English lessons. After that, I will analyze different processes and activities to discuss and reduce this matter in class. Next, I will review the importance of having a secure and comfortable environment in English
Read MoreUnderstanding Language: Communication, Speech, and Writing
Unit 1: Language as Communication
Language as communication. Oral and written language. Factors which define a communicative situation: Sender, Receiver, Functionality, and Context.
This essay studies language as communication. The topic is divided into three main sections:
- The concept of language and its properties.
- The characteristics and differences between writing and speech.
- The ways in which communication occurs.
Additionally, this essay identifies the key factors affecting any communicative interaction
Read MoreLanguage Acquisition Stages, Syntax, and Applied Linguistics
Telegraphic Speech
Telegraphic speech: The final stage of language acquisition is the telegraphic stage. This stage is named as it is because it is similar to what is seen in a telegram; containing just enough information for the sentence to make sense. This stage contains many three and four word sentences. Sometime during this stage the child begins to see the links between words and objects, and therefore overgeneralization comes in. Some examples of sentences in the telegraphic stage are “Mummy
Read MoreDrama Techniques for Effective English Language Learning
Drama in the English Classroom
Introduction
When people interact, they use not only language but also non-verbal communication. Gestures, facial expressions, distance from the speaker, intonation, and silences are all part of the communicative act. Teachers should seek techniques that adapt language learning to the classroom’s conditions. Through drama, students learn about the interaction between speaker and listener, realizing that drama is part of daily life. This unit will explore different drama
Read MoreFostering Entrepreneurial Spirit in English Lessons
Key Competences. Sense of Initiative and Entrepreneurial Spirit Competence. The purpose of this essay is to develop the sense of initiative and entrepreneurial spirit competence in English lessons. To achieve this, I will first relate this issue within a framework. Secondly, I will discuss the importance of key competences in English lessons. After that, I will propose different activities, and finally, I will compile the main conclusions and the bibliography used to develop this practical case.
Read MoreADHD in Primary Education: Strategies for English Lessons
You have a student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the 4th year of Primary Education. How would you address and solve this challenge? This essay focuses on students with Hyperactivity Disorder, a common issue in Primary Education. First, I will contextualize this issue. Secondly, I will discuss the symptoms and their impact on English lessons. After that, I will analyze different processes and methodologies to use with this student in class. Next, I will review the importance
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