Exploring Web 2.0 May 2011

A critical participant in the effort to combat prejudice and discrimination in society is its educational institutions; not only because the attitudes and values to which young people are exposed in school influence their future conduct, but also because, although it is the implicit right of citizens to act upon their "rights," they must know what those rights are before they will be able to do so.

"This lesson foster students to analyze technological innovations, scientific discoveries, and environmental crises from a human rights perspective. "

I have chosen this page because it has an article that mentions the cultural diversity and the problems human right face because of this. i think that there is a very interesting reading about it. I think that this article could be very helpfull for a classroom discussion, or a vocabulary activity in which students could give the definition of some words chosen by the teacher.

"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel" - Socrates

Developing an Association for Language Teachers This handbook has one simple purpose. That is, to provide some practical suggestions for language teachers. It may be that you are thinking about setting up an association or that you have already started an association and would like more ideas on certain aspects. The suggestions which are presented here are all based on the practical experience of teachers in many parts of the world.

An effort to preserve the facts regarding the beginnings and first 40 years of microfinance in Peru

Excellent site

Thanks Carmen--I see you solved your issues with Diigolet as you've just posted this after I emailed you about your issues. Glad for that. M.

Excellent site to start teaching our little children our rights as human beings. We can print out some of the exerpts they have and use them as reading exercises. Then, Have them worjk in groups, so they can act out their interpretation of the human right they read. Else, we can also follow the lesson plan they have in the site. hope it is useful.

This is a very useful list that has been divided into sections from little readers to adults. We can also find tests, grammar, vocabulary, and so on.I hope you enjoy it.

It is a nice site where we can find some grammar focus exercises. Specially for teachers who do not have enough time to do them on their own. Moreover, it has teachers´forums where we can share ideas.

Interesting activities that deal with the topic of Human Rights at Secondary level.

This page has resources for us teacehrs to help students develop a critical understanding of human rights and responsibilities. Comprehensive, teacher friendly.

I use this page very often in order to get ideas for exercises on Grammar and Vocabulary. I find it quite useful...

using diigo for digital writing reflection

Space to discuss all things Shakespeare, part of BC REading group

papers written by Brazilian ELT teachers and teacher educators between 2001 and 2010 as part of their Masters studies in the UK, as beneficiaries of the British Council Brazil and the Hornby Trust Scholarship.

Collection of teacher resources that address the Millennium Development Goals

There are ten cartoon which explain the children's rights. They are for both children and adults. With its captivating images and cross-cultural appeal, animation is the perfect tool for informing children about their rights and society about its obligations. It's a good way to encourage a discussion about children's rights in particular and the Human rights in general.

Colin Mahoney's excellent article on how to teach grammar to ESL/EFL students.