English language school for English course in London, UK, offering general English, IELTS course, pre university English courses - also French, Spanish, Italian and other language courses - eg English Plus, English for business, English with football, to overseas study students in London, England
English Adventure draws on the process and some of the activity ideas of the successful Englh learning initiatives
Based on the student led enquiry approach adopted by English Aventures each activity follows a similar process and contains certain key elements:
Raising an issue of English Language Courses – students suggest/select an issue as a starting point, based on what is currently topical or what interests them. Activities to help students in reaching a consensus are provided through this site and are based on ideas contained in English Aventures
Questioning and discussion – students explore what they already know or perceive about the issue and try to identify how these assumptions and perceptions have been arrived at. They begin to critically examine what needs to be found out and learnt in order to increase their understanding of the issue.
Researching (group work) – using the links provided on the English Adventure website students find out new information and learn about a range of views.
Disseminating – following their research students share news, information and opinions with others.
Positive action – students reflect on what they have learnt and what practical positive steps could be taken as a result of the learning. This action, its impacts and its effectiveness should be reflected on in the future.
This student led approach aims to enable students to take ownership of the whole investigation process and consider actions for positive change.
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English Aventures
English Aventures is a guide for teachers of 11-16 year olds on how to support active global citizenship. It provides a structure for students to manage their own learning, enabling them to think critically about issues that are important to them and to research them further. It provides opportunities for planning and participating in action and then reflecting on their involvement.
English Aventures uses activities that promote a skills-based (rather than content-based) approach so they can be used within different subject areas and ages. This process together with selected activity ideas are incorporated into the English Adventure teaching programme.
English Aventures wasn't funded by Oxfam, ActionAid, CAFOD, Christian Aid, Save the Children and the Department for International Development.