Learning Reflection in Seminar in English Language Teaching Course

             Seminar in English Language Teaching Course is searching for information concerning English language pedagogy and problems in teaching and learning English. In this course I got many knowledge both moral and academic knowledge  such as Global English, ESL and EFL learning context, English language in ASEAN context, ICT, and CLT etc. 

What did you learn in this class?

Global English 

        

   The term Global English refers to the use of the English language as a common means of communication across cultures-a lingua franca. Also known as International English and Common English.

ESL and EFL learning context

•            English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) require two different strategies for teaching for a number of reasons. Most people don’t know the difference between the two and don’t consider the difference when they set out to teach English. It’s important to know what each one is so that the different needs of the students can be met.

          EFL is where the teacher teaches English to students in a country where English isn’t the native language. For example, a Chinese student learning English in China would fall under this category.

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      On the other hand, ESL is where English is taught to students in a country where English is the primary language. 

English language in ASEAN context

   This lesson I learned about similarities and differences of English language in Asian context. 

Classroom learning context

   I leaned about factors affecting English language teaching and learning in higher education. It divide into three factors; students, teacher and environment.

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

        I learned about the meaning of ICT and focus on how to apply in the class.

21st century skills

       I learned about learning and teaching in 21st century skills. What skills in 21st century and the implication. 

What did you find easy?

          For me, learning and teaching in 21st century  is easy lesson for me because it is the topic that I present in classroom, so I understand about it. Learning and teaching in 21st century is easy to apply in teaching in the classroom. Moreover, I think that group working is easy to learn because every can help each together. 

What did you find difficult?

      

          For me, I think the vocabulary in this researches and articles are the problem for me because some words I never seen before and don't meaning. 

How did you solve the problem?

             

         My the main problem is vocabulary skill. I solve this problem by trying to discuss with my friends and often ask my friends if I don't understand. For vocabulary, I solve my problem by looking for the meaning from the dictionary websites such as Cambridge dictionary.

What are your attitudes towards the lesson?

      This course makes me have to read many books, articles and researches. But, it makes me know that this course is very useful for me in my teaching in the future. I believed that this course is not difficult if I focus and concentrate with it. Moreover, I am happy to learn with Dr. Usa Noytim again before she is a good teacher for me. She teaches me everything such as the contents in text, moral, be punctual, and being the good model. Finally, I would like to thank you her that she give the knowledge to me.