Questions for discussions #5

Grabe, Chap. 13-18

Questions for discussion #4

Grabe, chap 10-12

Questions for discussion #3

Grabe, chap 7-9

Question for discussion #2

Grabe, chap 4-6

Questions for discussion #1

I appreciate all of your reflections on the two texts we covered thus far. Collectively they showed a genuine effort to understand and a keen insight into the issues raised by both authors--I couldn't think of a better group to enlighten me with the many classroom realities many of you are facing at different levels of instruction and settings. Still, I hope you'll want to try out some of the ideas suggested by the books and integrate ER in your future classroom.

Beginning this week, we will move on to our next reading on Grabe's book on reading in L2: from theory to practice. As this is a theory-oriented text with heavy references to research and existing literature, we will focus our discussion on questions you have of each assigned reading to form the -talking points- of our weekly session. Again post your questions/inquiries under the designated heading.

 

Reflection #5 - oct 28 - continued

Reflection #5 - oct 28

Power of reading, part III

Reflection #4 - oct 24 - continued

The Power of Reading, Part II

Reflection #4 - oct 24

The Power of Reading, Part II

Reflection #3 - Oct 14 - continued

Try post your comment under this heading if you experience problems posting to the one below. 

Reflection #3 - oct 14

The Power of Reading Part I

Reflection #2 - Oct 7

Post your reading reflection (Part II & III of Day and Bamford) by noon Wednesday Oct 6.

On motivation

The September issue of "English Journal" devotes the entire issue to student motivation and learning. Here's what Alfie Kohn has to say on this topic:

How to Create Nonreaders: Reflections on Motivation, Learning, and Sharing Power
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdlink?did=2128832971&sid=1&Fmt=6&clientId=17631&RQT=309&VName=PQD

Reflection #1 - Sept. 30

welcome

Wecome to the EFL Reading course blog! We will use this platform to share reflections and ask questions of the assigned readings following the weekly topics listed on our syllabus. Each week you will post your reflections by clicking on the designated heading (ex: see above) by noon Wednesday to allow time for members to preview for discussion on Thursday.

This medium is also created to maximize communication among participants for the purpose of sharing and commenting on the course substance. We're experimenting with this forum as a way of extending class discussion and we welcome questions and suggestions.