"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn" - Benjamin Franklin
Hello, I'm Manuel
Before joining MCM College, I taught various English language courses and Public Speaking courses to undergraduate students at the English Language Centre (ELC). He also taught more specialized English courses (ESP) to officer candidates at the Academy for Public Security Police of Macau (ESFSM).
In 2011, I received my Ph.D from the University of St. Joseph. My dissertation focused on the linguistic evolution of Macau Portuguese and I had also co-authored several articles related to that field. I'm also interested in Technology-Assisted Language Learning (TALL) and E-Tutoring, and had presented widely in international conferences.
I am active in sports. I am a member of the staff football team and also a keen distance runner.
Manuel A. Noronha
Associate Master, MCM College
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Phone:
+853 3974-8129
Email:
Address:
MCM College, W11-G003
University of Macau, Taipa.
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EXPERIENCE
2014-Current
Associate Master
MCM College, W11
To assist the College Master in planning and developing a collegiate community by developing and encouraging leadership quality and skills of key members of the student groups.
In addition, provide supervision and pastoral care by advise students on academic and personal issues where required.
2003-2014
Senior Instructor
English Language Centre
I worked across different levels and curricula to encourage and help students in improving their skills and confidence with general, academic, and professional English courses.
As former Senior Instructors, I have acquired a broad spectrum of global experience and knowledge of applied linguistics as well as current trends in language learning pedagogy,and emerging multi-media technologies for implementation and integrated-skill courses in English. Through different methodologies and delivery approaches, I was trained to develop learners’ fluency and raise their confidence in English.
2006-2018
English Instructor
Academy for Higher Education for Macau Public Security Police
As former English Instructor for the Police Academy, I taught professional English courses to law-enforcement officer candidates, and fire fighters using simulated experiences and situations to create an authentic and stimulating learning environment.
EDUCATION
2018-2011
Doctoral Degree
University of Saint Joseph, Macau
Doctor of Philosophy in Global Studies
1992-1993
Master's Degree
University of Lanacaster, UK
Master of Arts in Language Studies
1987-1990
Bachelor's Degree
University of Macau
Bachelor of Arts in English and Portuguese Studies
CERTIFICATION
TESOL Certification
27-07-2012
Business English Certification
14-08-2012
Certificate in Technology-Assisted
Language Learning
22-11-2013
Effective Online Tutoring
13-12-2013
SKILLS
Microsoft Applications - Advanced
Online Teaching & Delivery - Proficient
Teacher Trainer - Proficient
English - Mother-tongue
Portuguese - Proficient
Cantonese - Proficient
EXPERTISE
Technology-assisted Teaching
I offer workshops and training sessions to teachers who teach English by means of technology-assisted platforms, such as a computer or a mobile device, and applications
Public Speaking
I offer public speaking workshops to help you develop your presentation skills and public speaking skills in a more personal setting. Small group sessions or "one to one" communication skills coaching for all students and all levels.
Healthy Living
I offer workshops about effective methods for motivating students to adopt lifelong health-related lifestyle changes aimed at improving nutrition and increasing regular exercise. Additional focus will be placed on the importance of sleep, hydration and stress management for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.