Dr. James Neil Douglas McLaren has passed away today. My master and the master of so many!
I have just learned this piece of news that yesterday, Tuesday,17th January, he is no longer among us and I must admit it has been one of the saddest moments of my life. It is not easy to meet someone who is so unanimously admired as our great professor. Teacher of teachers (he stopped teaching and retired in 2009), of generations of teachers (the 'maclarenian' movement, in Spanish it would be something like 'movimiento maclariano'). Teacher who taught us how to teach setting his own classes as an example to follow. I have never known the case of any other teacher everyone agreed most in recognising how good he was in his job. I have never met a person who said a single bad word about him or the way he taught.
He was the director of both my minor thesis ("tesina") and my PhD, and it was such an honor to be working along with him all these years. For my teaching career he has always been the light in this world (heart) of darkness.
For several days, and even weeks, I have tried, in my humble way, to pay tribute to our master, who may not be so well-known to the world, but who was the light and reference to so many generations of teachers. I will always leave this post open to revisions and contributions from others.
Here are some articles for you to read about him and even the tweet by the University of Granada (UGR):
La Universidad de Granada despide al profesor Neil McLaren (Granada Hoy)
La Universidad de Granada despide al profesor Neil McLaren (WebGranada.com)
Post on Twitter
Long live his idea of teaching and working!
TO BE CONTINUED....
Activities for my students:
1º ESO - Talking about routines. What do you think your English teacher does everyday? And what about you?
Example: My English teacher wakes up at a quarter to six and he gets up. I don't get up so early. I wake up at 7 o'clock and I get up at a quarter past seven.
4º ESO - What do you think a teacher should be like? And what about a teacher of English?
Example: I think teachers should work as much as they ask us to work. A teacher of English should prepare us to learn English to pass the school exams and any other exams, like the B1 or B2.
I can’t agree more!!! #MclarenianMovement forever
ResponderEliminarhola
ResponderEliminarHi Claudia
ResponderEliminarHow are you? My name is Carmen Ruiz. I´m from Itrabo,Granada.
My birthday is in July and I an 12 years old. I am a student at IES Mediterraneo.
I have got a sister and a brother. My brother´s nama is Rafael and my sister´s name
is Valentina. I have got a dog. I like animals!
Your new friend
Carmen
Descripción Mia
ResponderEliminarI have straight brown hair, I have a fine face, brown eyes,
I am slim, brave, intelligent, friendly and talkative.
Descripción Camilo
Camilo has straight brown hair, he has a round face, brown eyes, he is not very thin.
Sometimes when you drees it is simple and other times elegant.
She is considered to be the first Woman elected to a
ResponderEliminarparliament in África 1958 and is the first woman to win the great
black African literary prize in 1976. Aoua Keíta was a figure in the stroggle for
independence, trade unionism and women`s rights in Mali. In 1936 she founded the
Intersindicato working women to defent interesents of working woman.
What does she look like?
She is a woman of black skin color, of medium neight with a slightly large nose and
thick lips, brown eyes and a hijab on her head.
What is she like?
She is very hard-working and confident. She is very creative.
In my house there is one bedroom,
ResponderEliminarIt is big and long,
There are two beds, a table, a shelf and a wardrobe
In my house there are two bathrooms,
They are small and narrow,
There is a toilet, a sink and a bathtub
In my house, there is a living room,
It is big and long,
There are 2 sofas, paintings, a big TV, 2 tables,a stove
2 shelves and chairs.
Antonio Miguel Burell Fernandez 1 B
ResponderEliminarMy daily routines
ResponderEliminarIn the moornig i always get up early.
I take the bus at quarter past eight ,the bus often arrive late.
I arrive to salobreña at eight oclock,I rarely go to the class early.
I have maths,science ,english,and a lot of asignatures.But we never do surprise exams.
After many hours we go to house to have lunch ,I often have lunch whit my mother.
Sara Liendo 1B
What is Cristiano Ronaldo whereing?
ResponderEliminarMy character is Cristiano Ronaldo: He has always got two silver earnings , a black suit, a black bow tie , a golden watch, a white, shirt and a golden ring.
What is Cristiano Ronaldo wearing ?
ResponderEliminarmy character is Cristiano Ronaldo :he has got two silver earnings, a golden watch and golden ring.
He is wearing a black suit, a black bow tie and white shirt
JUAN DIEGO ALONSO 1A
My daily routins
ResponderEliminarI always get up at seven o´ clock everyday
I never have breakfast because it´s too early
I sometimes do my bed
Then i go to the school at eight o´clock
I´m six hours at school
I have lunch with my family
I walk the dog of my grandmather
I go to English class and I meet with my friends
I go to home at eight o´clock
I have a showerto quarter to nine
I have lunch and I go to bed
My English teacher wakes up at a Seven o ' clock and he gets up.I Don't get up so early. I wakes up at 8 o' clock and I get up at a quarter pasta seven
ResponderEliminarHi Carolina
ResponderEliminarHow are you? My name is Claudia.I'm from Granada, Spain, My birthday is in december and I am a Student at Mediterranean sea Secondary school . I have got a brother. My brother's name is Miguel Ángel. I have also got a dog at home. Its name is Curly.
Your new friend ,
Claudia
As I am in each subject .
ResponderEliminarIn language I don't need to study and I learn things just by listening .Math is much more difficult for me than any other subject .I have to review a lot to understand the topics well .Biology is a really interesting subject .In the next comment I will talk about more subjects.SARA 1B
Second comment on how I am with the subjects.
ResponderEliminarIn Geography It can be said that I am good ,I like It,depending on the subject that we are giving.Music ,it's not my pasión but I get good grades.French ,well,French ,the truth is it's not a language that I like ,but you do what you can .SARA 1B
How are my friends ?
ResponderEliminarIsabella:She is quite a reserved girl and until you get yo know her well you don't know how she really is.She is not affectionate but she is always there when you need her. I LOVE her so much.
SARA 1B
Hello
ResponderEliminarHello.My name is Antonio Alan. I´d like some information about Padel classes
How old are you ?
I´m 13 years old and you ?
I´m 18 years old
What days are there classes ?
Monday, Thursday and Friday
And at what time ?
Every days from five o´clock to six o´clock
Ok, thanks
You can start next Monday
Perfect, see you Monday
Good bay
Juan Diego Alonso 1ESO A
Neil James Douglas (May 28, 1949 – August 23, 2020). He was a physician and President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 2004 to 2010 and President of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges 2009 to 2012.
ResponderEliminarLeonel Quesada 1ESO A
WRITING 11
ResponderEliminartennis is a fun sport.You Play it on a tennis court you use a racket,a not and a tennis ball.You must hit hard.you can't throw the your racket.you mun't kick the ball of the toes.Receive point for each time the opponet fails hitty the ball at the cart of the game,court
WRITING 12
A:hello where is the golf course
B:it's on the street
A:how do I get to street?
B:well this is queen's way.turn left on queen's way
A:ok the what?
B:go straight on street the golf court is next to the basketball peach
A:thanks you
Antonio Miguel Burell Fernandez 1ESO B
WRITING 10
ResponderEliminarA:hello
B:hello is there anything I can help you with?
A:yes I want to buy something for less than 10€
B:we have a poster for 5€
A:could I buy something else?
B:yes a mat for 3€
A:thank you so much goodbye
B:bye
Antonio Miguel Burell Fernandez 1ESO B
My room is small and cozy. It has a small bed, a table, a chair, a piece of furniture on the floor, a large window, a large rug on the floor, and a large ceiling fan. It has a wall of different colors (brown, multicolor) and 2 paintings of ANUEL AA. It has toys, books, lamps and small pots.
ResponderEliminarMy name is Carmen Ruiz Bustos, I´m 12 years old and I´m from Spain ( Itrabo). I´ve got one brother and one sister. In my area there aren´t any teenagers that to boarding school. In Spain not many teenagers that to boarding schools and I don´t go to the teenagers. My school isn´t near my house / is far from my house.
ResponderEliminarI get up at 6:30 in the morning and I don´t have breakfast. Then I go to school. I study from 8:15 to 14:45 everyday. After school, I do my homework and then I play football. Sometimes, I video call my friends.
ResponderEliminarYeray gets up at 7 in the morning and at has breakfast 7:05. Then he goes to school. He studies too my every day. After school, he plays football.
A:Hello, My name is Carmen Ruiz, How can I help you?
ResponderEliminarB:Hi, My name is Elizabeth Jones , I´d like some information about the music school.
A: How old are you?
B: I´m 14 old
A: Do you want private lessons or would you like to join a class?
B: I don´t know. How often is the class?
A: The class for your age is twice a week.
B: When is the class?
A: Every Tuesdays and Thursday
B: How much does it cost?
A: The class is $75 a month
B: Thanks. Let me think about it
MENU:
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Fish soup
Green salad
Shrimp coktail
Main Course:
Chicken with rice
Steak and chips
Salmon with noodles
Drinks:
Red Wine - Coca cola - Fanta - Beer - Mineral Water - Sprite - Orange Juice - Aquarius - Nestea
Desserts:
Chocolate cake - Vainilla ice cream - Cheescake - Pan cakes - Fizzy Drinks
My holiday in Dubai. We are in a a very beautiful place. Dubai is very hot. It has got beautiful beaches and sea. This place is very good to go on vacation, In summer it is very warm and in winter too. It has got very good views and the but beaches. WE are wearing a black T- shirt and white shorts. My sister is wearing a pink T- shirt and violets shorts. She has got a tablet in her hand, also she is wearing sun glasses, we are very happy in this photo. My brother is wearing a green T - shirt and blue shorts. We are drinking juice. It´s yummy yummy! We are taking a photo in the beach.
ResponderEliminarA: Can I help you?
ResponderEliminarB: Yes please, I´d like something for my room
A: How about this clock?
B: How much is it?
A: It´s $ 10
B: Oh, no thanks. I haven´t got $ 10 How much are these duvet ?
A: They´re $ 5
B: Great. I´ll take one
-Hello, can you help me?
ResponderEliminar-Yes, what do you need?
-I need clothes for my little broter
-The children's clothes are in the second hall
-Ok thanks
-I can't find the pygamas.
-Sorry, for the pygamas you must go behind this corridor
-Sorry for the hassle
-No problem, bye
-Bye
Juan Diego Alonso 1º A ESO
Tennis:
ResponderEliminarTennis is a fun sport for children and adults. You play it on a tennis course. You use a small ball, shorts and a T-shirt, and racket. You musn´t touch the ball with your legs, you can´t kick or try to kick the rival, you must your trip players from the other team, you mustn´t jump over the net. My best player of tennis is Rafa Nadal.
There once was a person named Sarah who was very friendly and kind. Sarah had short, curly brown hair that bounced when she walked. Her eyes were a bright blue, and they always sparkled with joy.
ResponderEliminarSarah had a smile that could brighten up anyone's day. She loved to make new friends and was always ready to help others. Her laughter was contagious, and she had a way of making everyone feel happy when they were around her.
Sarah enjoyed playing sports and was very good at running. She could zoom across the field with her quick feet and score goals with ease. She also loved to dance, and her moves were smooth and graceful.
In school, Sarah was an excellent student. She loved to learn new things and was always eager to participate in class. She was a great listener and always raised her hand to ask thoughtful questions.
When it came to hobbies, Sarah had a passion for art. She could spend hours drawing and painting colorful pictures. Her creativity knew no bounds, and she loved to share her artwork with others.
Sarah was a truly wonderful person, inside and out. She believed in being kind to everyone and treating them with respect. Her positive attitude and caring nature made her a beloved friend to all.
A hippopotamus is a big and heavy animal that loves to spend time in the water. It has a large body with a round shape, short legs, and a big mouth. Its skin is thick and gray.
ResponderEliminarThe hippo has two small ears and two tiny eyes . It has big, sharp teeth that it uses to chew plants and grass.
Hippos love to swim and can stay underwater for a long time. They use their nose and ears to breathe while they're in the water. Sometimes, they open their mouths wide and show their long, sharp teeth as a way to show that they're strong and mighty.
Rafa Nadal is a strong and athletic player. He stands (185 centimeters) tall, with a well-built and muscular physique. His body is lean and powerful, reflecting the countless hours he spends training on and off the tennis court.
ResponderEliminarNadal has a sturdy frame with broad shoulders and strong arms, which enable him to generate immense power in his shots. His legs are muscular and provide him with the speed and agility required to swiftly move around the court.
Writing 12
ResponderEliminarA) Excuse me Where is the sports center?
B) Hello, the sports center is in front of the football's camp
A) Thanks other question where is the swimm pool
B) Is near the basketball's place
A) Really?
B) Yes (5 minutes later)
A) Hey, what did you say?
B) I was nar the basketball court
A) No, you told me that it was in front of the basketball court
B) Sorry you misunderstood is behind the basketball court
A) A, sorry for the inconveniencie
Juan Diego Alonso 1ºA ESO
This year I passed English, but next year I want to have the best note of my class
ResponderEliminarThanks, Alberto
Juan Diego Alonso 1ºA ESO
This year was dificult but my teachers helped me litel
ResponderEliminarThanks you all
Juan Diego Alonso 1ºA ESO