This file was created or last modified on Sunday, October 25, 1998. Yet teachers have difficulty grading such tasks and distributing weight to these activities within overall course assessment. In this discussion, participants share assessment techniques for individual tasks and overall courses focusing on student-centered learning. The dilemma for grammar teachers is how to provide a stimulating context for students to practice grammar. The presenters suggest ways to adapt TV news features to focus on particular grammar points for classroom presentation and practice.
Participants watch news clips.
The presenter demonstrates the use of taped anecdotes and accompanying activities to help students develop listening skills. The presenter taped anecdotes using mostly teaching colleagues as sources. He then prepared materials for intermediate-level listening classes. Participants are invited to brainstorm uses for the tapes. The presenters focus on setting up a successful listening comprehension class, outlining the large classes syndrome, and providing remedies.