You have all chosen some poignant and insightful quotes from the text. I can definitely relate to all of your observations.
I think we can all agree that the role of a teacher is a complex role, particularly for teachers who speak English as a second language. The role is a "performance" of sorts, which demands professionalism, respect, honesty, and the recognition that all students are equal and should be treated as such.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
(I also posted this as a comment)
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Chapter 6 - Describing Teachers
You already wrote about what kind of teacher you are. Now, read Chapter 6 and choose your 'richest line.' The richest line can be any sentence or two that meant the most to you when you read this chapter. Post your richest line on this blog. You only have to post one or two sentences.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Online Pronunciation Websites
Please visit the following link, which will give you a list of many online pronunciation websites. You can practice your pronunciation in your spare time by clicking on this link.
http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Pronunciation/
http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Pronunciation/
Sunday, June 22, 2008
BLOGGING TASK #1
Introduce yourself on Blogger. Write a few short paragraphs to answer these questions:
1. What does it mean to be a teacher?
2. Who are you as a teacher?
1. What does it mean to be a teacher?
2. Who are you as a teacher?
Friday, June 20, 2008
Introduction
Welcome to Humber!
My name is Irene Kouretsos, and I am a TESOL professor. I have worked at Humber since 2002. I have taught a variety of courses including Communications, ESL, EAP, and TESL. I have also tutored students in the Writing Centre part time. I completed my M.A. in Applied Linguistics from York University in 2006. I did research in the field of pronunciation with an emphasis on attitudes and perceptions of foreign accents.
I am a very dynamic teacher who is passionate about her work. I thrive on the interaction in the classroom. I like to learn from my students very much, and I feel that the process of teaching and learning is entwined together. For example, one could not exist without the other. For me, the greatest teachers have been the ones whom I remember not for what they taught, but for how they taught. I hope to be one of those teachers.
My name is Irene Kouretsos, and I am a TESOL professor. I have worked at Humber since 2002. I have taught a variety of courses including Communications, ESL, EAP, and TESL. I have also tutored students in the Writing Centre part time. I completed my M.A. in Applied Linguistics from York University in 2006. I did research in the field of pronunciation with an emphasis on attitudes and perceptions of foreign accents.
I am a very dynamic teacher who is passionate about her work. I thrive on the interaction in the classroom. I like to learn from my students very much, and I feel that the process of teaching and learning is entwined together. For example, one could not exist without the other. For me, the greatest teachers have been the ones whom I remember not for what they taught, but for how they taught. I hope to be one of those teachers.
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