"Shaping the Way We Teach English" Webinar 15.6: Reciprocal Teaching Reading Strategies

I wanted to include a link to the presentation on "Reciprocal Teaching Reading Strategies" by Dr. Rob Danin. I've also included links to some of the materials used/referenced in his presentation. Hopefully, you will find these resources as valuable as I do! And remember, for total access to all "Shaping the Way We Teach English" webinar materials (past, present... and FUTURE!), be sure to sign up for participation in the the "Shaping the Way" Ning group here

1. Presentation: Reciprocal Teaching Reading Strategies by Dr. Bob Danin

2. Reciprocal Teaching Literature Review by Dr. Rob Danin

3. Dr. Rob Danin's website

"Hedging in Academic Writing" Presentation at HSE

Last Friday, I gave a presentation on the concept of "hedging" in academic writing at the Higher School of Economics here in Moscow. It was attended by a group of ELTs and professor's from the HSE. In the presentation, I provided several definitions for the concept, offered several arguments underscoring the importance of hedging in academic writing and finished by introducing participants to four different ways to hedge their writing. Personally, it was a great experience and it is my hope that the participants enjoyed it, too!

I've included the my presentation (and workshop exercises) below:

1. Presentation: Hedging in Academic Writing
2. Hedging Workshop 

The Advantages and Challenges of Being a Language Teacher

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to address a group of second year Linguistics students at my host institution, the National University of Science and Technology NUST MISiS here in Moscow as part of a "Professional Orientation Seminar" arranged on their behalf by Linguistics professors.

The students are at a crucial point in their education. This seminar, they must choose to follow one of two tracks for the remainder of their time at the university. They can follow the teaching track or the translation track. Accordingly, professional translators and teachers spoke at the event and tried to give students a realistic idea of what its like to do translating and/or teaching as a career.

All-in-all, it was a great event and a very positive experience for me. I've included a link to my presentation below.

Presentation: To Be or Not to Be...an (English) Teacher