Teacher Refresher Course

Teacher
Refresher Course

Session 18: Task Based Learning

Task-based learning (TBL) emerged as a dynamic and effective approach to EFL education. With its learner-centred focus and emphasis on real-world communication, TBL revolutionized traditional language instruction by placing tasks at the core of the learning experience and engaging students in purposeful, authentic activities. TBL not only enhances language proficiency but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and overall communicative competence. In this session we’ll explore the role of teacher and student in a TBL classroom and discuss its impact. As always, we will look at many activities that may be incorporated into classes, all of which will be compiled in a detailed handout including worksheets and links, which will be sent to all participants in the webinar.

This session will be hosted by

Josh Williams
Josh Williams
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Josh Williams was born in Perth, Australia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Western Australia. He completed a CELTA teaching certificate at Milner College, Perth. Living in Naples since 2002, he has taught at private language schools, middle schools and high schools, preparing students for Trinity and Cambridge Exams as well as teaching literature and business English courses. Josh has worked with MLA since 2012 in various roles such as Director of Studies, Centre Manager, Academic Co-ordinator and Trinity Exam Co-ordinator and was part of the management team of 2021’s successful English Onboard programme on the MSC Grandiosa cruise ship. In 2022 he was Centre Director for MLA Worcester.

Catharine Mason
Catharine Mason
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Cathy comes from England and has travelled extensively, teaching English since 2007 from Vietnam to New Zealand, finally settling in Italy in 2016. She has a degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages (DELTA) following her CELTA certification; training in Jolly Phonics, pronunciation for young learners; and is certified as a Cambridge speaking examiner. Her unique approach to teaching has led to her participation in many interesting projects focussed on teaching and training teachers in making the English classroom more communicative, with a specialisation in the creation interactive material for online courses. Cathy has recently joined MLA as our Assistant Academic Manager.