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as discussions, debates and cooperative learning c Match the highlighted words and phrases in the
activities. I searched a lot for what teaching methods text to the definitions below.
would be the best for my students. I came across an 1 : well informed
article that emphasised the latest teaching method about or proficient in the use of modern
called ʻFlipped Learning’. technology, especially computers
At the beginning, I didn’t believe that the method 2 : involving doing
would work for my classes. However, as a tech-savvy
person, I searched this new method on the Net something together or working together with
and read all comments about how people applied others towards a shared aim
it in their classes and what benefits they had. I was 3 : to take part in
convinced of the benefits of Flipped Learning. Since something; to make somebody take part in
then, I have been using this method in my classes. something
In Flipped Learning, students watch lecture videos, 4 : to combine two
read texts and study other required materials at or more things so that they work together; to
anytime and anywhere they like before class. In other combine with something else in this way
words, students are first exposed to new materials 5 : the subject
and content outside the class. Since all students have matter of a book, speech, programme, etc.
different learning styles, in the traditional classroom, I
cannot reach all my students. Thus, I prefer using this 6 : to organise the
method that enables students to learn at their own contents of something; to tidy something
pace and take responsibility for their own learning. 7 : to consider
Students take notes and prepare questions on the particular facts, circumstances, etc. when
topics that they couldn’t understand from the videos making a decision about something
or reading texts in order to ask me or their classmates
in the group form. Accordingly, the first steps of d Write the completed events in the past and
events connected with present in the text as in
learning, which are regarded as acquiring knowledge
and understanding, have been fulfilled before class. the example.
In the classroom, students work in groups and Past Now
answer the questions I sorted out. Students discuss
the subject content in their groups, I just guide and
help them if they have some questions related to the Completed events Events connected
content. Consequently, integrating technology into in the past with present
class draws students’ attention and makes learning
more interesting, enjoyable and fun. e.g. I started teaching e.g. Everything has
fifteen years ago. changed recently.

b Read the text and answer the questions.

1 When did Antony start teaching English?

2 How long has he followed the latest methods
in teaching? e Scan the text and find the linking words that express
cause and effect. Write them in the table below.
3 Why have educators started to integrate
technology into their instruction? because, ,
Cause
4 Why do students prefer digital materials in
classroom? Effect therefore, ,
,

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