Activity Format Analysis
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2012
This chart, part of the Inspector Manual, analyzes the use of different activity formats as assessment tools. Included are summaries of the pros and cons of various activity formats for reading and listening, writing, speaking and language use. Discussion topics focus on activity formats that range from short answer and multiple choice to dictation and oral presentation.
Day 4 Handout
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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.
Day Four: Adapting and Supplementing Textbooks to Include Language Planning
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2008
This resource, used on the fourth day of the Best Practices for Supervisors course, is an article on language planning for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) teacher or teacher supervisor. It discusses the importance of language planning and looks at ways activities can be used to adapt and supplement course books.
Student Activity Book - English 11, Unit 6: Occupations
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2011
This worksheet accompanies the lesson plan on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Section VI, Expanded Curriculum for MS4
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2011
Section VI of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes the expanded curriculum for MS4 students. Included are descriptions of the overall entry and exit profiles of the learners, as well as a more detailed description of each of the competencies described in the exit profile.
Inspector Competencies
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2012
This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, outlines specific inspector competencies. Included is a list of qualifications required of inspectors for teaching English, including English language teaching knowledge and skills, reflective skills, evaluation and feedback skills, training and development skills, and administrative skills.
Competency-Based Approach to Teaching English
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2012
This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides an analysis of the competency-based approach to teaching English. Included are descriptions of the approach and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on what is required for teaching the approach and resources to help teachers with implementation.
Competency-Based Assessment of Teachers
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2012
This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides a detailed analysis of the competency-based assessment of teachers. Included are descriptions and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporating assessment into the classroom and resources to help teachers implement the assessment.
Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4)
Langue(s):
Publié: 2012
Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1
Langue(s):
Publié: 2012
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008. The second session, online, ran in winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in spring 2009.
Section VIII, Assessment
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2011
Section VIII of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes the assessment of MS4 students. Included are the purposes of assessment in language teaching and learning, and also the relationship between testing, assessment and evaluation.
Competency-Based Rubrics
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2012
This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, includes descriptions of competency-based rubrics and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporate competency-based rubrics into the classroom and resources for teachers.
Competency-Based Projects
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2012
This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, includes descriptions of competency-based projects and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporate competency-based projects into the classroom and resources for teachers.
Performance Assessment Example
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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.
Competency-Based Assessment of Learners
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2012
This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides an overview of the competency-based assessment of learners. Included are descriptions of competency-based learner assessments and practical application for teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines for incorporating the assessment into the classroom and resources to help teachers.
Supplemental Materials
Langue(s):
Publié: 2011
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008. The second session, online, ran in winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in spring 2009.
Trainer Plan Day Eight
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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.