Synchronous (Session) The Effects of Holistic Teaching on the ESL Classroom more

Sun, Nov 7, 12:00-12:45 Asia/Seoul

Currently I teach English to college students who major in early childhood education. However, my students dislike the textbook that I teach, but respond well to the activities. I have a background in holistic education. and I decided a new curriculum, with an active learning element would better meet their needs . Therefore, in order to improve the curriculum and add a more holistic approach I studied more about curriculum design and holistic education. I also interviewed students who graduated three years before and , who were in the workforce to find out if they could apply anything from my classes that they had learned. I interviewed these students by phone and in person. I went from a textbook based curriculum to an more practical and active curriculum. In this presentation I will explain what I learned from the research, the results of the student interviews, various activities I use to enhance learning, and how I improved curriculum. Finally, this presentation will show how holistic education best prepares students for a globalized workplace and a better future. MYSTERY EASTER EGG