Eric Flynn
GIFLE
About
I've been living in Korea since late 2009, and have taught students of all ages, from elementary to adult. I currently work for GIFLE (the Gyeonggi-do Institute for Language Education) where I try my best to facilitate language learning for citizens of Gyeonggi province. Prior to coming to Korea, I served as an Arabic linguist in the U.S. Air Force (but don't ask me to speak Arabic, because I've forgotten most of it!) and graduated from the Defense Language Institute at the Presidio of Monterey. I especially value giving English teachers simple, usable tips that help take the stress out of teaching while maximizing lesson effectiveness.Sessions
Group Drawing Activities 101 more
Sat, Apr 30, 16:00-Tue, May 31, 23:55 Asia/Seoul
One of the first activities ESL teachers often learn to do with their classes is have students draw pictures in small groups, then present their projects in English. This is for good reason: Not only are such activities easy to implement, they also teach a variety of helpful peripheral skills such as teamwork and creativity. However, without proper execution, these activities can be chaotic for the teacher and unhelpful for the student. In this workshop, educators will be asked to reflect on their own experiences and ideas with group drawing activities, and share their insights with others. The session will build off participants' responses by incorporating them into a step-by-step system for teaching drawing activities (both in person and online) in a way that will maximize learning and minimize stress. Finally, time will be allocated for attendees to brainstorm ways they can use the workshop's techniques in their own classrooms. The workshop requires no special materials or preparation from the participants.