Mr Bean or the ability to make people laugh without saying a word. Mr Bean preparing a sandwich for lunch.

What makes great teachers ?

1) They make certain every student is keeping up.
2) They are not afraid to change their lesson plans.
3) They set high goals.


What do you think ?

Adele . Someone Like You.

Let me tell you a tale. "The First Well" by Jabra Ibrahim Jabra.

The Power of Words. Words matter.

Five simple ways to remember new words.

Have you got them ?

1. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
2. Poster / sticky notes.
3. Draw pictures.
4. Make a sentence.
5. Your language can help.

Today I've thinking about what makes a good leader and the importance of leadership in any group or organisation.

But, what is meant by leadership ?

"Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal."

 

Management is different to leadership. Management is tactical and leadership is strategic.

 

 

And a boss is not a leader. A boss says 'go' while a leader says 'let's go'.

 

So, what are the qualities that make a  good leader ?

I've found some nice ones described in this article  :

http://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyaprive/2012/12/19/top-10-qualities-that-make-a-great-leader/

1. Honesty
2. Ability to delegate
3. Communication
4. Sense of humour.
5. Confidence
6. Commitment
7. Positive attitude
8. Creativity
9. Intuition
10. Ability to inspire

And  I've also learned that all leadership styles are not the same ...

To finish with I've read a nice quote by Brenda Della Casa I want to share with you. Maybe you like it:

"A leader shows more empathy tan ego and remains dedicated to the betterment of the whole and not to the advancement of one "

Bye for now.

 

 

Education empowers people.

Knowledge is power.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"

         Nelson Mandela

Roberta Flack .Killing Me Softly with his song.

What are you grateful for today ?

                   Today I'm grateful for my health.

English Vocabulary - In the bedroom... (+playlist)

Lighthouse Family. High.

Useful tools for teaching and learning vocabulary. (Adam Simpson's blog)

Click on this link to read Adam Simpson's post.

http://www.teachthemenglish.com/2013/09/useful-teacher-tools-for-esl-teachers-vocabulary/

I've also added a link to his blog   :)

About people who help others without expecting anything in return.

"Giving is the best communication".

A room with a view - Fawlty Towers - BBC

Is there a correlation between homework and achievement ? How much is enough and how much is too much ?

"My Daughter’s Homework Is Killing Me"


Click on the link below if you want to read this article.


http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/10/my-daughters-homework-is-killing-me/309514/?single_page=true


 

Amazing Animated Optical Illusions.

Tracking or facilitating ? Homogeneous or heterogeneous ability grouping classrooms ?

Tracking = ability grouping
Facilitating learning = refers to the process of helping learners achieve self-growth through self-evaluation and cooperation with others.


As teachers, we have to create the best learning environment.


In the Harvard Education Letter, Leon Lynn and Anne Wheelock state that “schools that reserve the highest quality educational opportunities for the “best” students -as determined by a selection process that is often flawed and discriminatory – are denying many students the opportunity to achieve their full potential”

Reading is sexy. What do you think ?

Beatles. Something.

Asking about hobbies.

 

What do you do for fun ?

What do you do in your free time ?

 

 

* I like to + infinitive

* I like  +  -ing

 

- I like to play tennis.

- I like playing tennis.

- I really like playing tennis.

- I kind of like playing tennis.

- I like hanging out with my friends and stuff like that.

 

 

 

Happiness is an attitude.

                                      Is the glass half full or half empty ?

 

 

 

Create a positive mental attitude. Avoid negativity.

Negativity can be poisonous and destructive.

 

 

 

 

Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc. Wake Me Up

This is me.

 

If you ever have any questions, suggestions  or just want to contact me, please email me at lourdesvicentebertolin@gmail.com.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Developing classroom expectations.

"Simply put, when teachers expect students to do well and show intellectual growth, they do; when teachers do not have such expectations, performance and growth are not so encouraged and may in fact be discouraged in a variety of ways"  (James Rhem)

Have you ever heard of the Pygmalion effect? 

Research shows that the teacher's expectations can influence how students perform.
Do you agree?

 

I love people who make me laugh.

Vocabulary: nice cards to learn verbs visually (posted by English is Fun)

Click on  http://www.help2say.com/questions/1007/visual-cards-to-learn-english-words

Carpenters. Close to You.

You are not alone.

Chicago. If You Leave Me Now.

English in three minutes (videos).

A nice link for you to learn on your own.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=english+in+three+minutes&oq=english+in+three&gs_l=youtube.1.0.0.792.5067.0.7939.15.9.0.6.6.0.251.1587.0j7j2.9.0.cytns%2Cpt%3D-30%2Cn%3D2..0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.hbAAA4SM3r4

Greetings in English.

How are you ?
   - I'm fine.
   - Pretty good.
   - Not bad.

Hey, how's it going ?
   - Good.
   - Pretty good.
   - Not bad.
   - Not so good.
   - Not great.
   - Not so well.

What's up ?
   - Not much.
   - Nothing much.
   - Hey.
   - Hi.
   - What's up ?

Do you like Gustav Klimt ? I do.

Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 – February 6, 1918) was an Austrian Symbolist painter. He was one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His major works include paintings, murals, sketches, and other art objects. Many of them are on display in the Vienna Secession gallery. Klimt's primary subject was the female body, and his works are marked by a frank eroticism — nowhere is this more apparent than in his numerous drawings in pencil.  (Wipipedia. Simple English)


 If you want to learn more click on  http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Klimt

Jason Mraz. I'm Yours.

Turning complexity into simplicity. Simplicity is beauty.

 

“Any darn fool can make something complex; it takes a genius to make something simple.”   (Pete Seeger)

 

Oxford dictionary:

Definition of simplicity in English

simplicity

Pronunciation: /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

noun

[mass noun]

• 1the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do:for the sake of simplicity, this chapter will concentrate upon one theory

• 2the quality or condition of being plain or uncomplicated in form or design:the grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture
• [count noun] a thing that is plain or uncomplicated:the simplicities of pastoral living

Phrases

be simplicity itself

be extremely easy: putting data into a spreadsheet is simplicity itself

Sweet dreams.

The Temptations . My Girl

The hare and the tortoise.

"We all know the moral of the fable about the tortoise and the hare – perseverance beats speed. But Dallas-based executive coach David Cottrell believes another important lesson can be drawn from the ancient tale.
After all, if the hare had run straight to the finish line, it would have won. Perseverance would not have beaten speed in that case. But the hare was so consumed with its talent that it forgot to use that gift, diverted by the prospect of a soothing nap. The tortoise never got distracted: It focused on the finish line."

By David Cottrel


Click on this link to read the fable of The Hare and the Tortoise. http://www.cuentosparachicos.com/BIL/fabulas/Hare-Tortoise.htm

Train . Hey Soul Sister.

I know nothing! - Fawlty Towers - BBC

3 expressions to improve your conversation skills

Daniel Powter. Bad Day

Bullying is not acceptable.

Si necesitas ayuda contacta con el Equipo de Mediación.  Estamos para ayudarte.

Bee Gees . How Deep Is Your Love.

Different ways to say NO. Posted by English Central.

Idioms: "All that glitters is not gold" (No es oro todo lo que reluce)

Oxford dictionary:

all that glitters is not gold

• proverb the attractive external appearance of something is not a reliable indication of its true nature.

Have a relaxing weekend !

Idioms: "The world is your oyster"

Oxford dictionary :

the world is your oyster  (el mundo está a tus pies, el mundo es tuyo)

you are in a position to take the opportunities that life has to offer: I can do anything I want to, the world’s my oyster

 

[from Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor ]

Joe Cocker . You are so beautiful.

Some people make a difference ...

"Curiosity is the engine of achievement". Ken Robinson.

Informal contractions.

To learn more click here  http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/contractions-informal.htm

Black Eyed Peas . I Gotta Feeling

Good vibrations are always welcome.

Time goes by ...

Robbie Williams . My Way

Positive reinforcement is a very effective tool for teachers.

Model and reinforce positively good behaviour.

Give praise for good work.