2014 ETRC Spring Schoolfor teachers of English as a Foreign

Language

March 6 – 8, 2014

Chisinau, Moldova, Str. Ion Creanga 1, Block 1, Room 302 

(373)022 50-88-16 (phone); www.etrc.md E-mail: www.etrc.md@gmail.com

E-mail: meta.moldova@gmail.com

Objectives:1. To discuss how modern technology can assist an English

teacher;2. To recognize traditional and alternative techniques in

teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking;3. To practice ready-made activities;4. To compare different pedagogical models used in EFL

instruction;5. To outline the importance of language learning

strategies;6. To discover interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day in

the USA ;7. To describe the power of Business English in a

developing country;8. To evaluate listening skills, critical thinking, turn-taking

and discussion follow-up as a source of empowerment for both teachers and students

58 registered participants came from 13 communities:

Anenii-Noi

Bender

Bubuieci

Chisinau

Cimisli

a

Comrat

Durlesti

Falesti

Gura Bicului

Hincesti

Orhei

Singe

rei

Straseni

05

10152025303540

72%

5% 4%2%

19%

41%24%

12%5%

Years of teaching experience1-5 years 6-10 years 11-17 years 18-30 years over 30 years

ETRCPresenters

D. Aftenev-Minca, American Councils

E. Smith, Senior ELF

R. Breault,Fulbright

L. Nederita,“G. Calinescu”

S. Lungu, “M. Eminescu”

O. Aminian, ELFM. Calchei, Moldova State University

P. Harlan,Peace Corps. Volunteer

C. Cernei,“O. Ghibu”

T. Schneider, Peace Corps. Volunteer

V. Diaconu, “P. Stefanuca”

V. Tabureanu, ALC instructor

Feedback analysis

graded for 8 graded for 9 graded for 10

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preparation usefullness

74%

67%

17%

24%

9%9%

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Topics for future sessions (suggested by participants)

• Activities based on SCHOOL curriculum, others are useless• Topics for primary school children• More ideas on teaching beginners – adults (policemen, doctors, who do not know English)• American places of interest + Civilization topics• English Speaking Countries• Teaching grammar• Exams: BAC 9th form• Oral examinations: ways of implementation• Developing speaking skills• Poems in teaching EFL, speaking• Project work and developing students’ creative abilities• Activities to encourage writing• Essay writing: activities, assignments, structure• Teaching methods and techniques• How to write a good lesson plan + long term planning (recent demands)• Evaluation of pupils’ competences (practical chart, percentage)• Shakespeare’s Sonnets• English literature

Wishes and Suggestions

• Save pp presentations on everyone’s sticks + provide handouts from pp

• To all participants disks with all presentations and materials at the end

• Less theory, more practical lessons / activities• To include more OUR teachers as presenters• To organize similar seminars for teachers-to-

be: how to do things to become a good English teacher