英語演習

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The main aim of this course is to develop academic speaking skills in English through students' interests and free online software. Presentation skills covered throughout the course will be an attractive opening statement, concise structure, message to match the audience, interaction with the audience, and keeping within the time limit. Students will also learn to develop critical thinking, autonomous learning, discussion and coordination skills in English through interaction with the teacher and their peers.

Academic Written English I/II, Academic Spoken English I/II

Academic Spoken English I/II

No textbook is required for this course. Free online video and free online software will be used as text and visuals. Make sure you bring a computer to use in class.

The first class is face-to-face. Come to the first class to the classroom for guidance and student selection. Join Google Classroom and complete the survey for the student selection by the end of the first class.

Week 1: Guidance (Course Introduction, student selection, course introduction, instructions for Google Classroom)
Week 2: Self introductions
Week 3: Wix -demonstration
Week 4: Wix -making your own site
Week 5: Wix -presentations
Week 6: Scratch -demonstration
Week 7: Scratch - making your Scratch
Week 8: Scratch -presentations
Week 9: Academic Presentation -evaluation
Week 10: Google Forms project -demonstration
Week 11: Google Forms - demonstration of ppt for academic presentations
Week 12: Google Forms - Progress report
Week 13: Academic presentation -evaluation and progress report
Week 14: Academy presentation -presentations
Week 15: Reflection, English learning goals, Autonomous learning

(the schedule is subject to change)

Students will need to do research out of class to find supporting evidence, create Google slide documents, create software (using GUI) for the presentations and discussions. Group work will involve coordination out of class with your classmates.

Assessment:
Class participation (discussion, attitude and team work): 20%
Assignments: 10%
Preparation and presentation using online software (wix): 20%
Preparation and presentation using online software (scratch): 20%
Preparation and presentation using online software (google forms and GoogleSlides): 30%

Note: Make the effort to attend every class in order to be involved in class participation.

Contact the instructor by email or in class for an appointment.

"Teachers' challenge is to work alongside our students, to know their interests and goals, and to develop trusting relationships that help students connect their learning to their goals in a way that motivates from within." Larry Ferlazzo (2010)

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