63 lines
2.9 KiB
PHP
63 lines
2.9 KiB
PHP
<?php slot('pagenav') ?>
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<?php include_partial('pageNav') ?>
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<?php end_slot() ?>
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<h2><?php echo __('Our Methodology') ?></h2>
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<h3><?php echo __('Direct Pro Active Approach') ?></h3>
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<?php echo image_tag('methodology/proactive graphic_1.gif', 'alt='.__('Direct Pro Active Approach')) ?>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('With our "pro active" approach, we place the participant in the very centre of the learning process.') ?>
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</p>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('Whatever materials are used, they are chosen by the course participants.') ?>
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</p>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('The materials, whether reading, listening, multimedia or correspondence, is used to extract real-life vocabulary, idioms, word partnerships, expressions, grammar and writing practice.') ?>
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</p>
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<?php echo __('This is done verbally in a very lively atmosphere where all participants have a chance to practise the new material.') ?>
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</p>
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<h3><?php echo __('The Socratic Approach') ?></h3>
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<?php echo image_tag('methodology/socratic approach graphic_1.gif', 'alt='.__('The Socratic Approach')) ?>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('Socrates was a brilliant philosopher who used a QUESTIONING technique to explain his ideas.') ?>
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</p>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('We have adapted his approach in teaching English. We prefer to "explain" words, grammar, idioms and expressions by asking questions and letting the participants take part in the "discovery" of the meanings and usage of this wonderful Language.') ?>
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</p>
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<?php echo __('This means that the students TAKE PART in a learning experience we NEVER LECTURE!') ?>
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</p>
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<h3><?php echo __('The 50% Rule') ?></h3>
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<?php echo image_tag('methodology/50 percent graphic_1.gif', 'alt='.__('The 50% Rule')) ?>
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<?php echo __('This is a natural result of our philosophy of teaching. We INVOLVE the participants and strive for the goal of making sure that the learners ACTUALLY SPEAK for at least half the time during the lesson.') ?>
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</p>
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<ul>
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<li><?php echo __('We learn by doing.') ?></li>
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<li><?php echo __('We learn by practising.') ?></li>
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<li><?php echo __('We learn by experiencing the language first-hand!') ?></li>
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</ul>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('Our motto is "Üben statt Lernen!" Practise, don\'t learn lists of words and hundreds of Grammar Rules!') ?>
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</p>
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<h2><?php echo __('Our Philosophy') ?></h2>
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<h3><?php echo __('Three Question Philosophy') ?></h3>
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<?php echo image_tag('methodology/3 questions graphic_1.gif', 'alt='.__('Three Question Philosophy')) ?>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('We constantly address the three questions:') ?>
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<ul>
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<li><?php echo __('WHAT are we doing with our students? (The Material)') ?></li>
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<li><?php echo __('HOW are we teaching it? (The Methods)') ?></li>
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<li><?php echo __('Do the participants WANT to do this? (The Motivation)') ?></li>
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</ul>
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<p>
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<?php echo __('With these three questions adequately answered, we succeed in creating an effective, fun, and useful learning environment for the students.') ?>
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</p>
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