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Russell Mayne: A guide to pseudo-science in English language teaching

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Russell Mayne: A guide to pseudo-science in English language teaching

Time: April 26, 2014 from 5pm to 5:30pm
Location: Adobe Connect
Website or Map: http://lancelot.adobeconnect.…
Event Type: online
Organized By: Heike Philp
Latest Activity: Apr 26, 2014

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This talk will focus on aspects of English language teaching which have little or no scientific credibility. Practices such as neuro-linguistic programming, learning styles, multiples intelligences and brain gym will be examined. This talk will ask why, despite the evidence, these approaches/methods remain popular. It will also include a guide to spotting pseudo-science in education.

Russell Mayne has been teaching for around 15 years. He has taught in Japan, Taiwan and now in the UK and the University of Leicester (EAP). Russell holds a DELTA and an MA in TESOL/applied linguistics. He is interested in research and teacher beliefs.

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Comment by Teresa MacKinnon on April 26, 2014 at 8:48pm

Thanks for a thought provoking and well researched presentation Russ, I really enjoyed moderating. 

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