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Shock of the new

Learning with e's

In the first phase, known as survival , teachers struggle to define what they wish to achieve with the new technology, and attempt to learn how to use it effectively to support pedagogy. 2004) Technology in the classroom: Steps toward a new vision. Adpated from John, P. and Wheeler, S. Abingdon: Routledge/David Fulton. (p

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Tested to distraction

Learning with e's

This is a scheme that failed and was withdrawn in 2004, but is now being proposed again. They are forced to teach to the test , which detracts from good pedagogy and also leads to higher stress and anxiety levels, not only for the teachers themselves, but also for many of their students. so I won't bore you further here.

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Conversation as curriculum

Learning with e's

Some comments pointed out that resources, teacher styles, assessment methods and time were important factors in determining the relevance and efficacy of curricula in schools. Carl Young (2004) relates the story of a language teacher who used pure conversation as the basis for all her teaching. The English Journal, 93 (6), 82.