The Program
Overall, we will try to cover the following topics:
I. Theory and History of Contemporary Education
II. James Marcia’s Identity Status Theory
1. The significance of language confidence in adolescent learners and the impact of language confidence on language learning outcomes
2. Addressing barriers to language learning
III. Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory
IV. Experiential Learning
1. David Kolb’s Learning Cycle
2. Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience
3. Learning Styles
4. Language learning and real life situations / Language  learning beyond the classroom
5. Exposure to authentic language input, cultural experiences, and learner engagement
V. Cognitivism
VI. Connectivism
1. Blended Learning and Flipped Classrooms
2. Khan Academy
3. SOLE and Virtual Learning
VII.  Digital Native Learners
1. The use of technology to enhance the learning experience / Use of technology resources to extend language learning opportunities beyond the classroom
VIII. Testing and Examinations
1.  The importance of assessment and feedback in language learning
2. Summative and formative assessment  / Observational assessment (observing language use in various contexts)
3. How to give feedback and why / Timely  feedback and specific feedback / Corrective feedback / Feedback formats
IX. The Psychology of Teachers
1. Problems that students face / How to help
2. Problems that teachers face / What to do