Mindsets and the Learning Brain | Webinar for English Language Teachers

Mindsets and the Learning Brain Webinar for English Language Teachers Hello everyone! Get ready for the next webinar for English language teachers hosted by the Regional English Language Office at the US Embassy. This time we will explore "Mindsets and the Learning Brain". The webinar will be presented by Heather Van Fleet, English Language Fellow for the US Department of State.   Tuesday, May 24, 2016 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Peru time) Register now! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to join the webinar.   How to connect? You can access from any computer or smartphone connected to the Internet and watch it live. When the webinar begins, connect to audio using a microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. View System Requirements   Mindsets and the Learning Brain Motivation is, without question, the most complex and challenging issue facing teachers today. (Scheidecker & Freeman 1999).  Although said over a decade ago, this sentiment still remains true for many today. With that in mind, this session aims to examine the role and implications of mindsets in educational settings and will highlight strategies and opportunities to create learning environments that thrive, supporting both student motivation and achievement.projects can be a great source of motivation for English language learners of all levels and ages. This workshop explores some of the key motivating factors of long-term projects and presents some Earth Day project ideas that include all of the components necessary to keep your students thinking, learning and engaged throughout the process. About Heather Heather Van Fleet  Mann has been working as an English Language Fellow in El Salvador since September 2014 and in the field of ELT for over 10 years. She has experience teaching English to children and adults, directing ELT programs, and training and coaching teachers and school leaders. She currently shares information about her experience as a fellow on the ELF El Salvador Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/XXLhbP. Forward to a friend | RELO Andes on Facebook | US Embassy-Peru on Facebook