jueves, 11 de junio de 2009

End of course – Evaluating sheet-0809

The content of the course
1. The course is appropriate to the aims of the students.
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2. The course material follows a clear logical structure.
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3. The course material is useful and interesting.
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4. The course is oriented to the practical application of the information.
4
The teaching methodology
5. The teaching methodology supports the students' active involvement in the teaching process.
4
6. The language assistant is an interesting/necessary support for the course skills.
5
7. The teacher effectively uses the time. Contents are correctly programmed.
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8. Using the internet raises the students' motivation toward further work in this field. Is it a useful tool for you?
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The professional skills
9. The sessions provide the information in a clear and interesting manner.
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10. The teacher promotes the students' independence & respects the students.
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sábado, 4 de abril de 2009

miércoles, 25 de marzo de 2009

Information about Ireland

·Full country name: Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland (part of the UK).
·Population: the population of the island is slightly under 6 million (2006), with 4.2 million in the republic and an estimated almost 1.75 million in Northern Ireland.

·Capital city: Dublin.

• Religion: the 86,8% are catholic

• National Holiday: St. Patrick´s Day(17 March).

• Government: a republic with a parliamentary system of government

• Official languages: has 2 official languages, irish (gaeilge), referred to as "the first official language", and english.

• Flag: the colours irish´s flag are green, white and orange.

• Climate: the climate in Ireland is mild. The temperature is usually cold and damp but rarely gets below freezing because of the Gulf Stream wind that blows on the west coast of the island nation. It is common for rain to fall all year but it is unusual for it to snow but sometimes there is snowfall. There is a lot of rain.

• Major Rivers: Shannon River, Blackwater River

• Highest Point: Carrauntoohil - at 1038 metres above sea level


• An Irish saying: "May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live".

• A common social custom: People usually marry in their early to mid-20s. Most weddings are performed in a church, but a minority are also performed in a registry office. After marriage, many people in rural areas stay close to their family’s home and visit frequently. Many couples, particularly in the cities, live together before or instead of marriage.

• Famous musicians/bands: Peter Browne

• Symbols: Irish Harp, Shamrock, the Claddagh Ring.

• Landscape: The main geographical features of Ireland include low central plains surrounded by a ring of coastal mountains.

• Traditional values: Honor, Loyalty, Hospitality, Honesty, Justice, Courage.

• A popular drink: beer, whiskie...

• Famous writer: Jonathan Swift.

• A Traditional dish: Colcannon.

• Sports: Gaelic football, Hurling, Rugby, Cricket, Gaelic handball, Golf.

• Leisure/Hobbies:

jueves, 29 de enero de 2009