Hervey Ruiz is a firm believer that one can learn something new every day. He studied Communication, but has developed his career as an academic consultant. He has a Master's in Engineering in Public Image from the Colegio de Imagen Pública; has the ICELT from the University of Cambridge as well as the Proficiency in English, also from Cambridge. He currently works as an Academic Consultant, speaking examiner of the University of Cambridge, Digital Materials Editor and runs his owns consultancy firm.
Ponencia: Being Aware of critical thinking
In the past teachers of English strived to help learners learn grammatical structures and vocabulary as the most important element to learn English. Communicative trends in education highlight in addition to grammar and words, the relevance of using the language in context, as a result, we have identified the relevance of critical thinking as one of the most powerful tools to learn and communicate. How can we help learners exercise their critical thinking at the same time we help them to learn and practice the language in a meaningful and communicative way? The aim of this session is to share a series of ideas in the framework of critical thinking and language development work.