A Training Session on: Measuring Conflict: Mediation and Negotiation
Organization: Near East FoundationLanguage(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
Pre-During-Post Framework for Listening Texts
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This handout aims to help students contextualize what they are hearing, so they can improve their listening comprehension skills.
Involving Parents and Communities
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation is about the importance of involving parents in their children's education and school activities. Included are advice on how to best communicate with parents and reflection questions for trainees to assess how involved parents are in their schools.
Speaking - Week 4
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a Moodle session on speaking - the elements of successful speech and how speech is used in the classroom. Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes and follow-up for the course's fourth session.
Speaking - Week 5
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a second Moodle session on speaking - the challenges of teaching speaking and the teacher's role in providing feedback and assessment. Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes, follow-up and handouts for the course's fifth session.
My Arabic Library: Teacher's Guide - Fourth Grade
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This manual from Scholastic is intended for teachers of fourth grade (elementary) students and contains lesson plans and activities to promote reading within the classroom. The guide aims to enhance reading skills and improve analytical abilities. It includes subjects such as the classroom library, selecting books, implementing a system for borrowing books and the role of family in encouraging reading. It also provides an overview of recommended books.
Leading Change
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation offers insight into the role of principals as culture architects and culture change agents. It also explains the importance of assessing a school's culture and defining a school vision. Finally, it goes over the eight-stage process of change.
Principles of Instructed Second Language Acquisition
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of general principles for instructed language acquisition. Discussion topics focus on the design and nature of these principles and their relevance to teachers in a variety of settings.
Basic Principles and Practice in Vocabulary Instruction
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides some of the major ‘common sense’ principles of vocabulary instruction and learning. Included are discussions on general language teaching and vocabulary principles.
The Foundation of Contemporary Approaches to Experimental Learning (Part I)
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of experimental learning. Background on experimental learning is included, along with how it is integrated into traditional educational programs. Discussion topics focus on using experimental learning to link education, work and personal development.
The Process of Experimental Learning (Part II)
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, is part two of an overview of experimental learning. The focus is on integrating the technique into traditional educational programs and includes three models of the experimental learning process.
Competency Based Assessment Plan, Part 3
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This resource is part three of a competency based assessment plan, focusing on giving workshops. It describes how to design, plan, deliver and critique a training workshop. The workshop focus is on informal testing. It is used on the third day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course. For more information, please see part 1, part 2, part 4, part 5, part 6, and part 7 of this resource.
Teaching Vocabulary Words
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This brief document provides tips on teaching legal vocabulary words.
The Role of School Journalism in Socialization and Enhancing Democratic Awareness
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This curriculum focuses on school journalism in socialization and enhancing democratic awareness. The first of five sections explains the concept of school journalism and its role in enhancing democracy. Additional sections focus on the four dimensions of school journalism: media, administrative, educational and artistic. Examples are provided for each dimension, and proposed models of radio broadcasting in schools are presented.
How to Activate Vocabulary Handout
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This handout suggests ways that teachers can most effectively "activate" new vocabulary words in their learners. Included are exercises, questionnaires and creative activities.
A Course in Critical Reading of Media
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2009
This course provides a model for critical reading of the media and is targeted to students of secondary schools on the representation of the Arab minority in Israeli media. It includes a manual for secondary school instructors called "Communicating Peace," which suggests criteria for evaluating news coverage and includes modules for teaching about problematic news coverage of Jewish-Arab relations in the major Hebrew-language Israeli press.
Methods of Teaching English -Week 2: Learner Characteristics
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation is to be used when giving the Methods of Teaching English course entitled Learner Characteristics (week 2). It offers a step-by-step outline and includes objectives, tasks and activities for that class.
Lesson Four: Resolving Conflicts - Teacher's Version
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This curriculum provides information for teachers to accompany the handout on Resolving Conflicts.
Prediction within a Sentence Exercise
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This exercise helps students with their reading comprehension skills.
Day 4 Handout
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This resource is a handout focusing on understanding the characteristics of competency based assessment. Included are writing exercises and questions about the qualities of competency based assessment, as well as a rubric for assessing the writing exercises. It is used on the fourth day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.
Types of Questions Based on Bloom's Taxonomy
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This handout gives definitions of Bloom's "question categories," which should be utilized when asking students questions
Ministry of Higher Education Faculty Development Program Course Schedule
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This schedule outlines the Algeria Ministry of Higher Education training session for the 10-day faculty development program.
Methods of Teaching English -Week 12: Humanistic Techniques
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation is to be used when giving the Methods of Teaching English course entitled Humanistic Techniques (week 12). It offers a step-by-step outline and includes objectives, tasks and activities for that class.
Student Activity Book - English 11, Unit 6: Occupations
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a unit out of an English as a Second Language student activity book. The unit's theme is "occupations." There are activities and tasks for students to complete individually and in group settings.
Teacher's Guide - English 11, Unit 6: Occupations
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document provides a practical example of how Active Learning can be incorporated into the English curriculum. This guide offers various activities that can be used in the context of a class on occupations, as well as timeframes for the activities and answers to the activity book. There are also profile charts for teachers to track student attainment of objectives and portfolio requirements.
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.