Tina Dadic’s Post

Teach grammar... and also SOLIDARITY. 📚🌍 If we learn languages & grammar, why aren't we able to communicate with each other & build bridges? We call for schools to become the seeds of peace and solidarity. 🏫🌱🤝 #BridgesNotBarriers #EducationForPeace #SolidarityMatters

Author Mark Batterson says, “We don’t always hear what’s actually being said. Why? Because we hear everything through the filter of our histories, our personalities, our ethnicities, and our theologies.” (This is true when we speak the same language! Now, consider people who don’t know English as their first language.) This is what our English language learners go through when they have learned enough social English to communicate but struggle to comprehend what we are trying to teach. In the same way, we don’t always understand our students because we have our own filters of history, personality, ethnicity, and theology holding us from what is actually being said by our students. I’ve learned to slow down, request for the something to be repeated, and try to paraphrase what I thought I heard to clarify the information. I still ask more questions so I can comprehend exactly what is being said. This definitely takes patience and practice but it can be done.

Reflections on Time: A Journey Through Literature and Teaching As I embark on my journey to become an English Literature lecturer, I find myself reflecting deeply on the concept of time. This piece captures my thoughts and feelings about how time influences our lives, emotions, and experiences. It also mirrors my teaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of each moment in the educational journey. Learning English takes dedication and devotion. Allow me to be part of your students' journey and demonstrate that with determination, Asian students can excel in learning the English language, reaching and surpassing their goals. #EnglishLiterature #TeachingPhilosophy #Time #Education #LiteratureLecturer #AcademicGrowth #ClassroomEnvironment #PersonalDevelopment #EducationalJourney #EnglishLiteratureTeacher

Delighted to be in the upcoming issue of Modern English Teacher. Mark Heffernan and I wrote an article on the importance of focusing on impact in our industry. Check out the next issue if you're interested in reading more https://lnkd.in/gTP8TR5k

Are you struggling to master French grammar rules? Do verb conjugations and noun genders make you want to throw your textbooks out the window? As a seasoned French teacher, I believe that language learning should be an engaging and immersive experience, free from the confines of rigid grammar drills and endless conjugation tables. If you've ever felt bogged down by the complexities of French grammar, fear not! There's a more enjoyable and effective way to improve your French... https://lnkd.in/degXUMmM

Today is Founder's Day! As the great Dr. Wheatley always says, the English Department's faculty are "all about the students" - whether it's running thought-provoking discussions in class, continuing them outside of class, or staying in touch over the years - "once a Catholic U. English major, always a Catholic U. English major," especially when it comes to how much your professors care. Please consider supporting the English Department and the work that we do to support and cultivate the love that our students have for literature! Learn more about how to give: https://lnkd.in/ecVMSW5w #CUFoundersDay

Ready to master the art of teaching different age groups? Then head to this month's blog where we dive into the vast sea of differences between teaching English as a second or foreign language to kids and adults. 📝 Read the latest Crystal Clear blog over here: https://lnkd.in/erCknh_r

New book chapter is out. It is co-authored with Ben Achour Saidi. It is titled "Critical Race Theory, Interculturality and Power Imbalances: Intersectionality in English Language Education". https://lnkd.in/gRZemvYj

What a timely coincidence, following on from my members meeting with academics in THE ENGLISH ASSOCIATION - much of the findings that have come from the Englicious Grammar survey chime with what we discussed this week. #Grammar has often had an image problem but its utility in life always keeps it front and centre in effective communication. English #educators! What do you think of these conclusions? 👇🏼 Link to full report https://lnkd.in/esqbzzUR

Do I know any English teachers on here teaching OCR A Level Language and Literature who could confirm the anthology texts they're covering this year? Screenshot would do.  OCR specification H474 Version 1.10 (February 2024)