Workshop on Using metaphors as tool for teaching and learning
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CONF. LOCATION:
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University of Western Australia, Perth
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CONFERENCE YEAR:
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2006
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Conference Presentation
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SUBJECT(S):
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Education
teaching and learning
metaphors
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Education
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LANGUAGE:
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English
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PUB ID:
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103-427-110
(Last edited on
2006/05/29 22:08:43 GMT-6)
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ABSTRACT:
The literal meaning of metaphor is ‘ a way or phrase used in an imaginative way to describe something’(Wehemier 2000). These have been widely used in the language teaching. However, metaphors can work in a variety of ways: as insights, discoveries, arguments, models and as theories (Pugh 1989).Considerable research has focussed on the utility of constructing metaphors as a reflective tool for the professional development of teachers (Gulas 1998-1999; Carlson 1997). Educators use metaphors as conceptual tools for making a connection between students’ existing knowledge and new or unfamiliar information, and also for ‘grounding’ abstract concepts in concrete forms(Cameron 1997). In this workshop the participants will create their own metaphors symbolizing how they see themselves as an educator and discuss the usefulness of metaphors within their own teaching context.
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