Etienne and ESL

Hi everyone,  Below is a sketch I did of how I envision my future classroom. I have put the students in the centre of the drawing because I hope to create a learner-centered environment. Aside from that, I think the rest is pretty straightforward. Anyway, feel free to let me know what you think! What would you do differently? 

Area of Need Action to be Taken When Become familiar with stress patterns in English words. Read up on literature around stress patterns and familiarize myself with them. (ex: Where does stress fall in a compound word?) January 2019 Expand my knowledge of grammatical terms. Read up on grammar rules and take note of any terms that are unfamiliar. Practice explaining these terms to become familiar with them. Ongoing! Become more comfortable with utilising inductive teaching strategies. Look up lesson plans that include inductive teaching strategies; prepare activities which incorporate these. January 2019

Learner Profile: Self-Analysis An Image of the Yourself Name: Etienne Age: 26 Born and raised in Winnipeg, and proud of it! I enjoy learning new languages and have studied Japanese, French, Spanish and Korean (Duolingo has been a huge help!) I also enjoy travelling and trying new foods. Education and Experience Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba, with a major in linguistics. I am proficient in Japanese at a JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N2 level. Role and Responsibilities I currently work in retail, so some of my responsibilities include assisting customers, restocking product, taking inventory, mailing out customer orders and filing monthly sales reports.   Digital Skills Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, etc. Relevant Skills and Knowledge I have experience working with youth in Canada and overseas in Japan. I have helped plan and lead va...

Hi everyone, Below is a map of my PLN. It is ever-changing, so I'll be updating it from time to time to reflect that!