Where learning English is an unforgettable adventure!
Welcome to Our Discovery Island, a six-level primary English series that engages children in 21st century learning. Children uncover clues and solve mysteries as they learn English.
Whole learner– Adventures on themed islands develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills
Authenticity – Children are safe, absorbed and happy playing in the online world
Repetition – Songs, chants, and games reinforce essential vocabulary and grammar practice
Motivation – Stories, characters, and activities engage learners
Inspiring Ideas, News and Views
Author, Roberto Balaguer Presetes discusses the changes in education in the 20th century, how they have effected how children learn, and ways teachers can address multiple learning styles using technology.
Video/Online games can be used either in class -if you have the
technology available -or at home, if the students have a computer and
internet access, but why would you want to this? Below are ten
reasons why you might consider incorporating the use of video/online
games in the primary EFL classroom.
Sample pages from the Our Discovery Island British English Brochure. Our Discovery Island is a six-level primary English series that engages children in 21st century learning. Children uncover clues and solve mysteries as they learn English.
Now It's Your Turn!
Calling all teachers of Backpack and English Adventure. Have you have created a resource to go with either of these titles? If so, go to our IdeaShare website for more information on submitting your resource.
Jorge Teixeira, an ELT Consultant for Pearson discusses "how to place what is behind the context of games into an educative framework or, rather, how to tackle education within the context of games."
Our language classrooms should be a place of discovery for both our learners and us. However, many children think the classroom is a boring ‘continent’ they can’t wait to abandon for the freedom of their fun-filled, exciting ‘digital island’ at home. Jose Luis Morales explains his view on the perfect blend: solid, traditional language teaching and learning that promotes critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, good judgment, research skills and creativity to engage even the most reluctant 21st century language learners.
Many students face challenges to academic achievement. These include English Language Learners (ELLs), Struggling Readers (SRs), and Standard English Learners (SELs). Not only must these students learn standard academic English, but they must do so while learning content subject matter and skills. In addition, all students are now expected to meet the same national and state standards and assessments as proficient speakers, readers, and writers of standard academic English. Longman Cornerstone and Longman Keystone provide challenging content-based language development and learning strategies that help students achieve academic goals.
In this article, the teaching of the ability to identify, reflect upon, and act upon values — the core beliefs and concepts of a society, community, or individual — will be discussed as an essential component in leading moral lives, clarifying goals, reaching responsible decisions, and educating the whole person.
Calling all teachers of Backpack and English Adventure. Have you have created a resource to go with either of these titles? If so, go to our IdeaShare website for more information on submitting your resource.
