The Padagogy Wheel in IELTS Teaching
In the current digital era, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it is crucial for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers like us to explore innovative approaches that ignite excitement in our students during each class. You may have come across the term “Edutainment,” which blends the two terms “education” and “entertainment”. Teaching English, especially for internationally recognised certifications like IELTS, requires equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills and creating an interactive and captivating learning environment that fosters their utmost engagement. Pedagogy wheels have emerged as invaluable tools, guiding us teachers to harness the untapped potential of educational applications and elevate the quality of our instructional practices.
Featured speakers at the Pedagogy Wheel in IELTS Teaching
In light of this, on July 8th, 2023, IE & Co, a prominent provider of professional English training solutions for partners and students in Vietnam, graciously invited experienced educators to serve as guest speakers at a workshop titled “The Padagogy Wheel in IELTS Teaching: It’s Not About The Apps, It’s About Using Apps in Teaching IELTS.” The primary objective was to shift our focus from individual applications to effectively integrating them into our IELTS teaching methodologies. It is paramount for IELTS instructors to not only employ various applications but also comprehend how to harness their capabilities optimally, thereby maximising students’ learning outcomes and success throughout their IELTS preparation journey.
During the workshop, the esteemed guest speakers, Pham Huynh Thuy Uyen and Nguyen Minh Trang explored the Pedagogy Wheel’s core principles. They masterfully delved into practical methodologies that empower us teachers to seamlessly integrate suitable applications tailored to the specific demands of the IELTS examination. These highly knowledgeable speakers imparted invaluable expertise, sparked our creativity, and equipped us with tangible strategies to enhance the overall quality of our IELTS-oriented instructional sessions.
IE&Co thanks Pham Huynh Thuy Uyen and Nguyen Minh Trang for their invaluable contributions to our online workshop. Their profound expertise and unwavering commitment to English language instruction shone through vividly during the workshop, leaving an indelible impact on all attending English educators. We wholeheartedly appreciate the wealth of insights they shared with us, as their combined theoretical contributions from Pham Huynh Thuy Uyen and the practical hands-on activities facilitated by Nguyen Minh Trang fostered an exceptional level of interaction and engagement from all participating teachers. The collective efforts of both esteemed speakers played a pivotal role in the resounding success of our online workshop, and we firmly believe that the knowledge and skills acquired by attending teachers will undoubtedly elevate the standard of English language instruction for students across Vietnam. The unwavering dedication exhibited by Pham Huynh Thuy Uyen and Nguyen Minh Trang in providing quality education, coupled with their willingness to share their extensive expertise with fellow educators, serves as a remarkable model of collaboration and professional development that we wholeheartedly encourage within the IE&Co community.