Education – Page 20 – Katherine Reilly

July 22, 2023

The End Times Are Here AI Chatbots and the Dismantlement of the Authorial Structure

by Katherine Reilly, originally published in ELT NEWS

Perhaps one of the most controversial topics I have ever been called upon to examine is that of the thinking machine. The dominant fear amongst skeptics is one of an artificial takeover via physical altercations, of technology over man. The imagery of science fiction may flood our minds; graphic depictions such as those featured in the popular Terminator film franchise, in which a dystopian future was brought about by our dependence on an entity of our own creation. Look no further fellow educators, for the future is dawning upon us. Whether we realize it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already paved the way to restructuring our lives and the course of events that will follow. No, we are not referring to the potential physical dominance by AI, but rather our compliant cognitive subjugation to it.

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Educational Scenarios Kapodistriako

A huge thank you to the Kapodistrian University of Athens and the students who attended our Academic Lecture. Kindly find attached two Educational Scenarios of a B2 level and a Pre-A1. The teaching context to be produced must focus on the needs and abilities of the individual students. The materials offered are to be used strictly for this assignment and cannot be reproduced without the consent of the author.

Based on the materials, please submit your research in a word file with your name as the filename (e.g. Katherine.Reilly.docx). Email to: katherinereilly1@yahoo.com The lesson delivery must be an estimated 50 minutes incorporating the content offered. Good luck!

Educational Scenario 1 (B2 Level):

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Educational Scenario 2 (Pre-A1 Level):

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April 26, 2023

My Teenage Students Are Ignoring Me! What Am I Doing Wrong?

by Katherine Reilly, originally published in ELT NEWS

A Heart to Heart about an Educator’s Role Today

“Doesn’t anyone know the answer to my question?” you gently sigh, as half your class simply ignores your presence. You desperately direct the question to a specific student – a last attempt at rectifying the uncomfortable predicament you find yourself in – receiving an answer which will only add salt to injury. “I don’t care if I learn English or not. So, stop insisting.”

Does this sound all too familiar? No, this is not an 80s teen movie, featuring disgruntled, directionless teenagers who are in desperate need of a leader who will motivate them and, in the end, will bond as a family unit. This is a harsh reality most of us are dealing with. You might be scratching your heads wondering if this was always the case or not. Admittedly, teenagers have through the years consistently exhibited a rebellious nature, rendering it a constant challenge to keep them motivated and focused on their obligations, inspiring them to set goals to pursue in life. However, society has fundamentally changed and although our teenage students do remind us of our own adolescent years, there are many acute differences which have led to their dismissal behavior.