Listen VOA 18/06/2013

vocabulary	pronunciation	meaning	example
research (n)	/rɪˈsəːtʃ, ˈriːsəːtʃ/	-วิจัย -The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.	-He prefaces his study with a useful summary of his own researches.
reach (v)	/riːtʃ/	-มาถึง - Stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something	-He reached over and turned off his bedside light.
emotional (adj)	/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l/	-เกี่ยวกับความรู้สึก -Relating to a person’s emotions: gaining emotional support from relatives.	-He was a strongly emotional young man.
Pattern (n)	/ˈpat(ə)n/	-แบบแผน -A regular and intelligible form or sequence discernible in the way in which something happens or is done.	-A complicating factor is the change in working patterns.
Considered (adj)	/kənˈsɪdəd/	-พิจารณา - A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought.	-He's considering emigrating.

Learning Log 3 (inside in the classroom)17/06/2013

            In classroom today, I learned about teaching method. My friends presented about Content - Based 

Instruction, Listening teaching, Speaking teaching, Reading teaching, Writing teaching,and Teaching 

vocabulary. Teaching method are very important and in the future,we can useful for teaching.

           The first, Content-Based Instruction is the focus of a CBI lesson is on the topic or subject matter. 

During the lesson students are focused on learning about something. This could be anything that interests 

them from a serious science subject to their favorite pop star or even a topical news story or film. They learn 

about thissubject using the language they are trying to learn, rather than their native language, as a tool for

 developing knowledge and so they develop their linguistic ability in the target language. This is thought to be

 a more natural way of developing language ability and one that corresponds more to the way we originally

 learn our  first language.
      
        The second, Listening teaching effective modern methods of teaching listening skills encompass 

everything from interactive exercises to multimedia resources. Listening skills are best learned through simple,

 engaging activities that focus more on the learning process than on the final product. Whether you are

 working with a large group of students or a small one, you can use any of the following examples to develop

 your own methods for teaching students how to listen well.


       The third, the goal of teaching speaking skills is communicative efficiency. Learners should be able to

 make themselves understood, using their current proficiency to thefullest. They should try to avoid confusion

 in the message due to faulty pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, and to observe thesocial and cultural

rules that apply in each communication situation.
 
      The fourth, this approach assumes that students learn to read a language by studying its vocabulary,

grammar, and sentence structure, not by actually reading it. In this approach, lower level learners read only

 sentences and paragraphs generated by textbookwriters and instructors. The reading of authentic materials 

is limited to the works of great authors and reserved for upper level students who have developed the

 language skills needed to read them.The communicative approach to language teaching has given

instructors a different understanding of the role of reading in the language classroom and the types of texts

 that can be used in instruction. When the goal of instruction is communicative competence, everyday 

materials such as train schedules, newspaper articles, and travel and tourism Web sites become appropriate

 classroom materials, because reading them is one way communicative competence is developed. Instruction

 in reading and reading practice thus become essential parts of language teaching at every level.

         The last,  teaching vocabulary students might even have a receptive knowledge of a wider range of

vocabulary, which means they can recognize the item and recognise its meaning. Nevertheless, their 

productive use of a wide range of vocabulary is normally limited, and this is one of the areas that need 

greater attention. At this stage we are concerned not only with students understanding the meaning of words, 

but also being able to use them appropriately, taking into account factors such as oral / written use of the

 language; degree of formality, style and others. traditionally, the teaching of vocabulary above elementary 

levels was mostly incidental, limited to presenting new items as they appeared in reading or sometimes

 listening texts. This indirect teaching of vocabulary assumes that vocabulary expansion will happen through 

the practice of other language skills, which has been proved not enough to ensure vocabulary expansion.


To help students develop communicative efficiency in speaking, instructors can use a balanced activities 

approach that combines language input, structured output, and communicative output. 


       The fifth, teaching how to write effectively is one of the most important life-long skills educators impart 

to their students. When teaching writing, educators must be sure to select resources and support materials

 that not only aid them in teaching how to write, but that will also be the most effective in helping their

 students learn to write.


       In conclusion, today I learned 6 teaching method. I have reviewed the knowledge and learn more from

  presentation. And I need more knowledge to improve their quality. 

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Listening VOA

vocabulary	pronunciation	meaning	example
Lectured    (v)	/ˈlɛktʃə/	-การปาฐกถา,การสอน,การปราศรัย -If you lecture on a particular subject,you give a lecture or a series of lectures about it.	-She has danced, choreographed, lectured and taught all over the world.
Effective   (adj)	/ɪˈfɛktɪv/	-ก่อให้เกิดผล,มีผลบังคับใช้,มีประสิทธิภาพ -Something that is effective works well and produces the results that were intended.	-Simple antibiotics are effective against this organism
Physics  (n)	/ˈfɪzɪks/	-วิชาฟิสิกส์,การศึกษาเกี่ยวกับพลังงาน -Physics is the scientific study of forces such as heat,light,sound,pressure,gravity,and the way that affect objects.	- The physical properties and phenomena of something: the physics of plasmas
Traditional (adj)	/trəˈdɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/	-สืบทอดต่อกันมา,ประเพณี -Traditional customs, beliefs,or methods are ones that have existed for a long time without changing.	- The traditional drinks in the clubhouse.
Interactive (adj)	/ɪntərˈaktɪv/	-ทำปฏิกิริยาซึ่งกันและกัน -An interactive computer program or television system is one which allows direct communication between the user and the machine.	This will make videogames morn interactive than ever.
Leads  (v)	/liːd/	-ชักจูง -If you lend a group of people , you walk or ride in front of them.	-He walks with a stick but still lends his soldiers into battle.
Instructors  (n)	/ɪnˈstrʌktə/	-ผู้สอน -An instructor is someone who teaches a skill such as driving or skiing.	-North American a university teacher ranking below assistant professor.

Learning Log (inside the classroom) 10/06/2013

           Yesterday, I learned about teaching method but I don't understand.  Teacher able to students learned about meaning,  different and knowledge of teaching method. I and my friend present third group about Project Based Learning.  My presentation not good, my friends in classroom don't understand. I learned about Beliefs, Task Based Learning,but I don't understand.

           The first group present about Beliefs. Beliefs is important to teacher. It will help an English language teacher very much. There are into three things 1. about language learning, 2. about learners, and 3. about themselves as language teachers. In the future Beliefs is very important to teacher.

           The second group present about Task Based Learning. Task Based Learning is the logical outcome of theories of second language learning associated with the communicative approach.

           The third group present about Project Based Learning. Project Based Learning is own learning. The students must learn about project and learn by questions,answer your questions.

           Finally, I think teaching method are very important for me. I don't understand and I must learn for understand. Because In the future I want to be a teacher, the teaching method very important for students.      

Learning Log (outside the classroom) 09/06/2013

Project-based learning

Structure

          Project-based learning emphasizes learning activities that are long-term, interdisciplinary and student-centered. Unlike traditional, teacher-led classroom activities, students often must organize their own work and manage their own time in a project-based class. Project-based instruction differs from traditional inquiry by its emphasis on students' collaborative or individual artifact construction to represent what is being learned.

Elements

          The core idea of project-based learning is that real-world problems capture students' interest and provoke serious thinking as the students acquire and apply new knowledge in a problem-solving context. The teacher plays the role of facilitator, working with students to frame worthwhile questions, structuring meaningful tasks, coaching both knowledge development and social skills, and carefully assessing what students have learned from the experience.

Roles

          PBL relies on learning groups. Student groups determine their projects, in so doing, they engage student voice by encouraging students to take full responsibility for their learning. This is what makes PBL constructivist. Students work together to accomplish specific goals. When students use technology as a tool to communicate with others, they take on an active role vs. a passive role of transmitting the information by a teacher, a book, or broadcast. The student is constantly making choices on how to obtain, display, or manipulate information. Technology makes it possible for students to think actively about the choices they make and execute.

       Every student has the opportunity to get involved either individually or as a group.Student role is to ask questions, build knowledge, and determine a real-world solution to the issue/question presented.

Outcomes

More important than learning science, students need to learn to work in a community, thereby taking on social responsibilities. The most significant contributions of PBL have been in schools languishing in poverty stricken areas; when students take responsibility, or ownership, for their learning, their self-esteem soars. It also helps to create better work habits and attitudes toward learning. Students have to find answers to questions and combine them using critically thinking skills to come up with answers.

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VOA Learning English - Education Report # 393

Vocubulary	Pronunciation	Mean	Example
associate( verb)	/əˈsəʊʃɪeɪt, -sɪeɪt/	- คบหา - connect (someone or something) with something else in one’s mind	- I cannot associate myself with some of the language used.
certificate(noun)	/səˈtɪfɪkət/	-ใบรับรอง - a document confirming that someone has reached a certain level of achievement in a course of study or training	- A university-accredited certificate.
initiative(noun)	/ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv, -ʃə-/	-การริเริ่ม - an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something	- A new initiative against car crime.
generally (adverb)	/ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəli/	-โดยทั่วไป -Use generally to give a summary of a situation,activity, or idea without referring to the particular details of it.	- The term of a lease is generally 99 years.
Nominate(verb)	/ˈnɒmɪneɪt/	-เสนอชื่อ -If some one is nominatedd for a job position, their name is formally suggested as a candidate for it.	- The company nominated her as a delegate to the convention.
attend(verb)	/əˈtɛnd/	- เข้าร่วม -If you attend a meeting or other event, you are present at it.	- The meeting will be attended by finance ministers from many countries.