Another Sunday night, another unit completed. This unit was very informative and I learned a lot.
I never knew there was 6 myths when teaching listening.
1. You can't teach people how to listen
2. Listening is a "passive skill"
3. It is easier for students to understand native speakers of English than foreign speaker of English
4. The skills involved in listening to a foreign language are the same as those that we use for listening to our native language
5. While listening in class, students shouldn't try to understand every word
6. Students shouldn't be allowed to read the scripts of recordings.
When I read the explanations and what can be done it made complete sense.
I also agree that when students are doing a listening activity if it's fun they will enjoy it. If the activity is boring it's very easy to tune out and not pay attention. I know that when I am teaching I want my lessons to be fun. Not only for myself as it will be easier to teach but for my students. I want them to feel that learning is fun and that they want to learn more.
I completed 2 assignments which I posted on my blog as well.
I struggled with the first assignment but I'm hoping that I got it the second time around. I enjoyed creating the The Big Bang Theory listening activity. I chose that one as it had some comedy and thought that the students would be engaged and also have a few laughs while listening.
Tomorrow I'm starting unit 4 which is the final unit for this course. I'm looking forward to it and until next time. Good night :)
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