1. WELCOME

2. "TELL ME AND I FORGET. TEACH ME AND I
REMEMBER. INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN." --
B. F.

4. WHAT IS ACTIVE LEARNING?
1. Significant learning takes place when the
subject matter is perceived by the student
as relevant to his/her own purpose.
2. Much significant learning is acquired
through doing.
3. Learning is facilitated by the student’s
responsible participation in the learning
process.
4. Self- initiated learning involving the whole
person- feelings as well as intellect- is the
most pervasive and lasting type of learning.

5. BENEFITS OF ACTIVE LEARNING
 REINFORCES COUSE CONTENT.
 DEVELOPS TEAM BUILDING SKILLS.
 ENHANCES STUDENTS SELF ESTEEM.
 PROMOTES PARTICIPATIVE LEARNING.
 ALLOWS FOR CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING.
 ENERGIZES AND INVIGORATES PARTICIPANTS.
 OFFERS VARIETY THAT ACCOMODATES TO DIFFERENT LEARNING
STYLES.
 OFFERS AN ENJOYABLE AND EXCITING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
 HELPS IMPROVE STUDENTS RETENTION AND MOTIVATION.
 PROMOTES FUN.

6. HOW TO DESIGN A TBL UNIT
1. EXAMPLE 1:
In this unit we will develop skills and
linguistic competence that will allow me to
say:
 I can make a short presentation about my
hobbies and answer questions from my
classmates.
 I can take notes during a presentation and
ask questions.

7. 1. EXAMPLE 2:
In this unit we will develop skills and
linguistic competence that will allow me
to say:
 I can prepare a questionaire to survey my
class about their daily activities.
 I can carry out a survey and report results.

8.  Choose the topic.
 Think about the final task.
 State the aim of your lesson.
 Decide the linguistic functions that will be
required.
 Design the sequence of tasks Ss will be
performing that lead to the FINAL TASK.
 Agree on the way Ss will be evaluated.

9. GOLDEN RULE FOR AL ENVIRONMENT
90
20
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10. BE MORE THAN JUST A TEACHER
 Keep Yourself Motivated
 Encourage
 Stay Positive
 Be a big kid at heart
 Have fun

11. REMEMBER:
“They may forget what you said
but they will never forget how you made
them feel." -
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
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