This paper reflects on the connections between theory and practice in a private English institute in which students follow seven different stages to complete one lesson. The objective of the researcher, an in-service English teacher, was to analyze the institute’s theoretical principles underlying each of the seven stages. These stages were studied in terms of the theories or approaches which guided the different stages in teaching and learning the English language. In order to provide an informed review of the theory and its application in practice, specialized authors, such as Richards and Rodgers (1993) or Harmer (2013), were revisited. Throughout the paper, the benefits and drawbacks students received when using the identified theories or approaches in their classes are reflected upon. Additionally, the researcher’s professional development during the steps she guided is critically analyzed.
{"title":"Tracing the theoretical path of my teaching experience at a private English institute","authors":"Angie Milena Caro Ávila","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8976","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reflects on the connections between theory and practice in a private English institute in which students follow seven different stages to complete one lesson. The objective of the researcher, an in-service English teacher, was to analyze the institute’s theoretical principles underlying each of the seven stages. These stages were studied in terms of the theories or approaches which guided the different stages in teaching and learning the English language. In order to provide an informed review of the theory and its application in practice, specialized authors, such as Richards and Rodgers (1993) or Harmer (2013), were revisited. Throughout the paper, the benefits and drawbacks students received when using the identified theories or approaches in their classes are reflected upon. Additionally, the researcher’s professional development during the steps she guided is critically analyzed.","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81447759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In a time of constant change and disruption in education, it is common for teachers to feel anxious about their chosen career. Teacher ‘resistance’ is a natural response in such circumstances and one that can take a significant personal and professional toll, both on the individual and those in their community. In this article, I aim to take a more positive approach and frame teachers’ responses to change as a form of resilience, rather than resistance, and as a mindset that can be harnessed for the benefit of the individual as well as the organization. Besides, I offer some recommendations for managers on developing a positive mindset and for teachers to take on a leadership role within the institution.
{"title":"From dealing with teacher resistance to working on teacher resilience","authors":"H. Reinders","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8905","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8905","url":null,"abstract":"In a time of constant change and disruption in education, it is common for teachers to feel anxious about their chosen career. Teacher ‘resistance’ is a natural response in such circumstances and one that can take a significant personal and professional toll, both on the individual and those in their community. In this article, I aim to take a more positive approach and frame teachers’ responses to change as a form of resilience, rather than resistance, and as a mindset that can be harnessed for the benefit of the individual as well as the organization. Besides, I offer some recommendations for managers on developing a positive mindset and for teachers to take on a leadership role within the institution.","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79323507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Enletawa Journal is an academic publication of the Masters in Language Teaching at Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia. The Journal provides a means of dissemination of academic research, pedagogical innovation, and theoretical discussion articles. Enletawa Journal is a biannual publication that receives articles in English, French and/or Spanish. For comments, contributions or journal exchanges please write to Maestría en Docencia de Idiomas, UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39 - 115 Edificio Central, office C-224; PBX: (+57) 8 7405626 Ext. 2470. http://revista.uptc.edu.co/revista/revistas/index.php/ enletawa_journal1%20
Enletawa Journal是哥伦比亚大学Pedagógica y Tecnológica语言教学硕士的学术出版物。该期刊提供了学术研究、教学创新和理论讨论文章的传播手段。《恩莱塔瓦杂志》一年出版两期，接收英语、法语和/或西班牙语的文章。如有意见、投稿或期刊交流，请致信Maestría en doccencia de Idiomas, UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39 - 115 Edificio Central，办公室C-224;PBX:(+57) 8 7405626分机2470。http://revista.uptc.edu.co/revista/revistas/index.php/ enletawa_journal1 % 20
{"title":"Preliminares Enletawa Journal 11.1","authors":"Yuranny Marcela Romero Archila","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8904","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8904","url":null,"abstract":"Enletawa Journal is an academic publication of the Masters in Language Teaching at Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia. The Journal provides a means of dissemination of academic research, pedagogical innovation, and theoretical discussion articles. Enletawa Journal is a biannual publication that receives articles in English, French and/or Spanish. For comments, contributions or journal exchanges please write to Maestría en Docencia de Idiomas, UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39 - 115 Edificio Central, office C-224; PBX: (+57) 8 7405626 Ext. 2470. http://revista.uptc.edu.co/revista/revistas/index.php/ enletawa_journal1%20","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89083327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Holguín, Jahir Aguirre Morales, Nancy María Torres Cepeda
En este artículo se presenta un análisis del estado inicial de la cuestión en relación con el concepto de interculturalidad —concepto clave en educación— en la formación de futuros maestros de idiomas, en cuatro países: España, México, Chile y Colombia. Primero se dan a conocer los elementos conceptuales básicos de interculturalidad, multiculturalidad, educación intercultural y formación de futuros docentes de idiomas. Luego se revisan las fuentes documentales y se dilucidan las tendencias que ven la interculturalidad como proceso pedagógico que debe responder a exigencias globales y no como construcción social y situada, como lo étnico (estado) y no como la diversidad cultural (proceso). Finalmente se presenta una reflexión sobre las futuras áreas de investigación en interculturalidad y la formación de docentes de idiomas.
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This paper aims at analyzing the role that feelings and emotions play when they are utilized inside the EFL classroom with eighth grade students. They were encouraged to talk about their feelings and emotions through the development of ten workshops based on writing short stories from their own life experiences. The results showed that feelings and emotions are a part of students that cannot be ignored because they are a factor in the learning process. Self-directed learning and a positive classroom environment are also key factors that should be considered in addition to the students’ emotional side when learning English as a foreign language.
{"title":"Using feelings and emotions in the EFL classroom to improve writing skills through story writing workshops","authors":"Lina Paola Pinto Pérez","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8902","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims at analyzing the role that feelings and emotions play when they are utilized inside the EFL classroom with eighth grade students. They were encouraged to talk about their feelings and emotions through the development of ten workshops based on writing short stories from their own life experiences. The results showed that feelings and emotions are a part of students that cannot be ignored because they are a factor in the learning process. Self-directed learning and a positive classroom environment are also key factors that should be considered in addition to the students’ emotional side when learning English as a foreign language.","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81779075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research and reflection are key concepts in education. Regarding reflection, Korthagen (2001, p. 53) states that “reflection is the instrument by which experiences are translated into dynamic knowledge” when we reflect or read others’ reflections, we are constantly transforming knowledge. The current issue of ENLETAWA JOURNAL contains different research reports and reflections that will encourage the readers to start or continue different research studies and reflections.
研究和反思是教育中的关键概念。关于反思，Korthagen (2001, p. 53)指出，“反思是将经验转化为动态知识的工具”，当我们反思或阅读他人的反思时，我们就在不断地转化知识。本期的ENLETAWA JOURNAL包含不同的研究报告和思考，将鼓励读者开始或继续不同的研究和思考。
{"title":"Editorial Enletawa Journal 11.1","authors":"Yuranny Marcela Romero Archila","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8899","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8899","url":null,"abstract":"Research and reflection are key concepts in education. Regarding reflection, Korthagen (2001, p. 53) states that “reflection is the instrument by which experiences are translated into dynamic knowledge” when we reflect or read others’ reflections, we are constantly transforming knowledge. The current issue of ENLETAWA JOURNAL contains different research reports and reflections that will encourage the readers to start or continue different research studies and reflections.","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83373117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Technology involves a vast number of advantageous usages that range from the sciences to the educational settings. Limited access to computers and the internet, among other factors, are a drawback, thus, creating a digital gap. Nonetheless, the panorama for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and the use of internet communication technologies (ICT) in Colombia is promising given the countless number of new resources found online. However, using ICT tools requires not only the teacher’s attention, but also governmental aid before they can be implemented in the EFL class. The scope of the ICT tools in the rural setting is vast and has a great impact on students. Therefore, if factors, such as equipment in decent conditions, updated applications, and training, are not provided the real amplitude of these tools cannot be measured.
{"title":"An ICT Tool in a Rural School: A Drawback for Language Students at School?","authors":"Yehison Andrés Rojas Rojas","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8977","url":null,"abstract":"Technology involves a vast number of advantageous usages that range from the sciences to the educational settings. Limited access to computers and the internet, among other factors, are a drawback, thus, creating a digital gap. Nonetheless, the panorama for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and the use of internet communication technologies (ICT) in Colombia is promising given the countless number of new resources found online. However, using ICT tools requires not only the teacher’s attention, but also governmental aid before they can be implemented in the EFL class. The scope of the ICT tools in the rural setting is vast and has a great impact on students. Therefore, if factors, such as equipment in decent conditions, updated applications, and training, are not provided the real amplitude of these tools cannot be measured.","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85811851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study aimed to reveal the critical thinking development process of third English level students at a Languages Institute in a public University in Colombia when using the implicit content of songs through problem-based activities. A set of problem-based activities became the mechanism to achieve the prime goal of this study. The instruments from which the data was collected were video-recordings, focus group interviews and students’ artifacts. The findings revealed three main aspects according to the purpose of the research: the teacher must set up appropriate conditions to engage students in a critical thinking process, the participants’ critical thinking process can vary according to the different perspectives and activities implemented in the classroom and songs in university contexts can be used purposefully to activate thinking in the learning process.
{"title":"Critical thinking development by using the implicit content of songs","authors":"Daniel Antonio Arias Casas","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8900","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to reveal the critical thinking development process of third English level students at a Languages Institute in a public University in Colombia when using the implicit content of songs through problem-based activities. A set of problem-based activities became the mechanism to achieve the prime goal of this study. The instruments from which the data was collected were video-recordings, focus group interviews and students’ artifacts. The findings revealed three main aspects according to the purpose of the research: the teacher must set up appropriate conditions to engage students in a critical thinking process, the participants’ critical thinking process can vary according to the different perspectives and activities implemented in the classroom and songs in university contexts can be used purposefully to activate thinking in the learning process.","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73326664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The Bourdeur Family was a traditional family that lived in Tolouse, France in the 1870’s. Two brothers were descendants of this family. Reyner, was born in 1871, and his brother Victorine, was born in 1872. These children were raised during the boom of the industrial revolution, but each followed a different life path. Reyner was attracted to cartography, and Victorine decided to become a literature teacher.
{"title":"The Golden Mill","authors":"Mauricio Barrera Cárdenas","doi":"10.19053/2011835x.8696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19053/2011835x.8696","url":null,"abstract":"The Bourdeur Family was a traditional family that lived in Tolouse, France in the 1870’s. Two brothers were descendants of this family. Reyner, was born in 1871, and his brother Victorine, was born in 1872. These children were raised during the boom of the industrial revolution, but each followed a different life path. Reyner was attracted to cartography, and Victorine decided to become a literature teacher.","PeriodicalId":11697,"journal":{"name":"Enletawa Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90443533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The concept of communication in the field of education has been discussed by language teachers, scholars, and researchers among others. This article analyzes and reflects on the way in which language teachers and students communicate in the language classroom. This analysis was done based on the rules of the Cooperative Principle, proposed by Paul Grice in 1975. The inquiry consisted on studying how the teacher and students flout the maxims of communication proposed by the principle (quality, quantity, relation and manner). For the analysis, an eighth grade English class at a private school was recorded, and parts of the video were extracted. This analysis is not focused on studying how teachers and students make mistakes, but rather how communication is carried out in the language classroom.
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