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Connecting Research to Practice: Memory and How We Teach English

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Sarah Lynn Sarah Lynn

Connecting Research to Practice: Memory and How We Teach English

With the help of technologies such as MRIs we have recently learned a lot about how the
brain and memory work. These findings can inform our teaching in many wonderful ways.

In this article I have compiled a table connecting research to classroom practice. In the left column I list established findings on how memory works. In the right column I suggest ways those findings translate into good classroom practices. … I welcome your input and feedback. Please send your comments or classroom suggestions to the Teacher2Teacher blog.




Sarah Lynn
currently teaches at a literacy/learning program in Cambridge, MA. She has trained volunteers and led workshops on many aspects of teaching adult education students. Sarah has taught ESL for 20 years in the U.S. and abroad. Sarah is a series author and a featured instructor on the Future Teacher Training DVD.

“Ask Sarah Lynn “Our Teacher’s Helper” is
part of the Future website.


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7 Teacher Suggestions for Saving Time with Online Software

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Over the last 3 years, we’ve brought out more online software (and won more awards) than any other publisher. Teachers have given us extensive feedback on how they get the most out of moving homework online, and we’d like to share their insights with you.

  1. Ask for training – Whether it’s your first time using the
    software or not, training is always a good idea. Talk to your
    Coordinator or your
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Give Your Students an Authentic Reading Experience

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Paul Nation Paul Nation

Lynn Bonesteel Lynn Bonesteel

Give Your Students an Authentic Reading Experience

One of the main goals for many learners of English as a second language
is to be able to read what are commonly referred to as authentic texts.
By authentic texts, we refer to texts of all genres that are written
with a native speaker audience in mind. … Continue reading →

4 Tips for Improving Grammar Learning

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4 Tips for Improving Grammar Learning: What the research says

 

In a recent Journal of Neuroscience article, scientists tested people’s ability to learn and to notice differences in a stream of input (much like learning to distinguish Past Simple and Present Perfect). Some participants practiced extensively and improved. Others alternated shorter practice sessions with receptive tasks and improved just as much.

The conclusion?
Repeated practice is effective, but it can be tedious and is difficult to maintain over a period of years. It is better to mix up productive and receptive practice as much as possible. …

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