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    The document discusses the first lesson of a TESOL course that focuses on teaching techniques and content. It uses the metaphor that language is like cake to illustrate how language can be motivating, nourishing, and presented in various ways. The lesson notes that students often judge teachers within seconds based on presentation style over class content alone. Additionally, it outlines challenges for teachers in balancing a focus on techniques versus content when instructing students.

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    TESOL 1 Lesson

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    TESOL 1- Teach English Now!

    Foundational Principles

    I. Lesson 1- Techniques and Content

    Language is Cake
    - Guiding Metaphors- help you think deeply about principles of
    teaching and language acquisition.
    - Why do you think language is like (a slice of) cake? What you
    think this metaphor has to do with teaching English.
    - It mentions that language, like cake, can be motivating and
    nourishing, and it can be presented in various ways.
    - It references a 1993 study where students could accurately
    predict good and bad teachers within six seconds.
    - It suggests that students pay attention to a teacher's
    presentation and style more than the class content itself.
    - Teachers are divided into those who focus on technique and
    those who focus on content.
    - University teachers are more interested in content or technique
    and notes that many prioritize content.
    - Primary and middle school teachers often receive training in
    teaching techniques but may not have the freedom to choose
    materials.
    - The lesson points out the challenges of finding a balance
    between content and technique in teaching for successful
    classroom experiences.
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