by David | Kindergarten, Learning, Training, Video
I’ve just finished watching a webinar by Carol Read on teaching preschool children. Its loaded with practical advice, tips and wisdom she’s garnered from over 30 years teaching young learners. Its well worth...
by David | Learning, Phonics, Starter, Tips, Training, Video
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a method of teaching English developed by Dr James Asher, that combines language and physical movement. In short, its providing an action made with the body, that the students can use to support remembering each piece of language. For...
by David | Classroom Management, Games, Learning
Yesterday, I shared why I don’t use overt competition in my VYL classrooms. Today, I want to share my favourite quote on competition, it comes from an Amazon.com reviewer of Alfie Kohn’s book ‘No Contest: The Case Against Competition’. “I...
by David | Books, Learning
In researching teaching practice and methodology, education systems including alternative systems and contrary opinion, I’ve been reading a lot of books. Having a background as a professional researcher, I’ve been sourcing books from multiple channels,...
by David | Kindergarten, Learning
My latest project is to create my own EFL VYL Kindergarten curriculum. I’m under no illusions that it will be an easy task! My inspiration has been working with the shortcomings of some of the existing products and knowing there is a better way. For example, the...
