WELCOME TO APLE, STUDENTS

Dear students,

This is my first post this year. First of all, I wanted to welcome you all aboard this trip. Remember you are the most important part on it. I will try to do my best, but if you don't work hard, all my efforts will be useless.

Since education and the strikes are a current issue, here are two interesting videos in English about the topic.

The first one is from the prestigious Wall Street Journal. There is an article in there, but there is also this video. If you are also interested in reading the article, you can do it here.



The second video is a speech by the famous American actor Matt Damon in favour of teachers and public education. Watch the video and answer the questions about it in pairs.



1.- How many children did Matt Damon's mother have?

2.- Why is Matt Damon bald now?

3.- How did Matt get in there?

4.- Which positive things for his life did Matt learn at home and at school?

5.- Is Matt in favour of standard tests? Why/Why not?

6.- Why didn't Matt take standard tests in his school?

7.- Does he think standard tests prove anything?

8.- What should teachers do instead of testing the students' knowledge?

9.- What does Matt appreciate more now that he's older?

10.- Who is behind teachers, in favour of them?

Special thanks to Ana Méndez and her blog http://uptodate-amef.blogspot.com/ . It is a constant inspiration to me.

Javier