Trainer Plan Day Three
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This curriculum outlines objectives and activities for the third day of the Phase One training session for the Algeria Ministry of Higher Education Faculty Course. Topics in this curriculum include teaching grammar communicatively and language analysis.
Grammar Worksheet
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This worksheet accompanies the lesson plan on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Linking Evaluation to Coaching and Mentoring Models
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
This presentation on teacher training walks readers through the effective teacher development.
Lesson Three: How are Laws Made? Teacher's Version
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum provides information for teachers to accompany the handout on How are Laws Made?
Performance Assessment Example
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This resource is an example of a performance assessment. It includes an assignment to write a short article for the class newspaper and a competency-based assessment rubric for grading the assignment. It is used on the second day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.
Inspector Training, Day 1
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides the first part of an inspector training guide agenda. Included are self-introductions, a warm-up, check in, introduction to the course, competency-based approach review and homework for the lesson. It is used on the first day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.
Trainer Plan Day Eight
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This curriculum outlines objectives and activities for the eighth day of the Phase One training session for the Ministry of Higher Education Faculty Development Course. The focus of this curriculum is on giving valuable feedback.
Humanistic Techniques -Week 12
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a Moodle session on Humanistic Techniques. It focuses specifically on three humanistic approaches - the Silent Way, Desuggestopedia and Total Physical Response (TPR). Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes, follow-up and handouts for the course's twelfth session.
Tip Sheet for Volunteers in the Classroom
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This brief tip sheet is for professionals from the legal community who partner with teachers in primary and secondary schools.
Day 2 Handout
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This handout focuses on the learning aspects of competency based assessment. Included are questions related to the assessment and a writing exercise. It is used on the second day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.
Day 1 Handout
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides an entry/exit profile for Secondary Education Year 1 (SE1) writing and linguistic competencies. Included are student entry/exit expectations for grammar and vocabulary, as well as a writing exercise. It is used on the first day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.
Competency Based Assessment Plan, Part 6
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This resource is part six of a competency based assessment plan focusing on teacher competencies and trainer evaluation rubrics. Included are the objectives, required materials, timing, rationale and procedure for completing the assessment. It is used on the sixth day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course. For more information, please see part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, and part 7.
Teacher Evaluation
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This is a presentation on teacher evaluation. It describes different types of teacher evaluation models (i.e., clinical and peer supervision) and the roles of observers during evaluations.
Trainer Plan Day Six
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This curriculum outlines objectives and activities for the sixth day of the Phase One training session for the Algeria Ministry of Higher Education Faculty Course. The focus of this curriculum is teaching vocabulary.
My Arabic Library: Teacher's Guide - Third Grade
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This Teacher Guide for My Arabic Library for the Third Grade contains 48-pages filled with lesson plans and activities developed for My Arabic Library, and suggestions for promoting reading in the classroom. The guide aims to enhance reading skills of third grade students, as well as improve their thinking and analysis abilities. The manual guides the teacher to the best methods and techniques to achieve these goals.
Trainer Plan Day Nine
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This curriculum outlines objectives and activities for the ninth day of the Phase One training session for the Algeria Ministry of Higher Education Faculty Course. It provides a synthesis and evaluation of the ten-day course.
Phase One Course Schedule
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This schedule outlines the 10-day Phase One course schedule, including specific teaching tips for trainers.
Trainer Plan Day Two
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This curriculum outlines objectives and activities for the second day of the Phase Two training session for the Ministry of Higher Education Faculty Development Course. Topics in this curriculum include Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory and communicative competence.
Ministry of Higher Education Faculty Course Overview
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This document outlines the vision, guiding questions, learning strands and objectives of the Ministry of Higher Education's faculty course. The course focuses on effective teaching strategies and use of technology in the classroom.
Lecture Skills Summary
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This handout gives tips for teachers to give successful and meaningful lectures. Some of the topics covered include: creating a conducive atmosphere, using visual support, asking questions and delivery approaches.
How Do I Lecture Thee?
Language(s): French
Published: 2011
This handout cites academic sources for the best lecture techniques.
Improving Lectures
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This article from Center for Faculty Evaluation & Development examines ways that teachers and professors can improve their lecture skills.
Moodle Midterm Exam Questions
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is the midterm for the Moodle trainees. The midterm is in multiple choice form. This is also the answer key as the correct answers are bolded.
Designing a Learner-Centered Course, Part II
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation was used on the fifth day of the Designing a Learner-Centered Course workshop and accompanies trainees as they complete the course activities. It outlines the big questions and tasks that trainees must complete during the session.