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Getting Active about Being Passive Andrew Todd
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ABSTRACT Native English-speaking teachers often cite passivity and low motivation as the most common problems they have with their students. The same teachers also vocalize their ideal role as being one of a facilitator. It is therefore incumbent upon teachers to encourage their wards to become less passive and to create situations in the classroom that do motivate students. This talk will look at the origins of this passivity and will explore practical methods to overcome this apparent reticence to use English in activities. Activities adaptable to all ages, ability levels and practicing all language skills will be demonstrated. PRESENTER BIOGRAPHYAndrew Todd is the marketing manager for Macmillan Heinemann ELT in Korea. His Asian teaching experience began in Japan, before coming to Korea via Taiwan. Now in his eighth year in Korea Andrew’s teaching experience here includes university freshmen and graduate courses, ESP with Lucky Goldstar, and several years with elementary, middle and high school students. While teaching he was very actively involved in elementary teacher development. He has presented in local and national events in Korea, in Thailand and in Taiwan. A former Seoul chapter president, Andrew is now Korea TESOL’s British Council Liaison and “The English Connection’s” Buzzwords column editor and writer. |