Welcome to Freshman English (Engineering Majors) 112-1 Language Center Ai-ping (Nicole), LIU Quotes “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” By George Martin “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.” – Bill Gates “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” – Alvin Toffler “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin Hello! I am RW&LS. I wanna be your friend. Do you wanna be my friend too? Student-Centered Learning I Selected/Unified Topics 4 Skills Integrated Every Friday (2 hrs) 1. Behavioral Science 2. Artificial Intelligence 3. Nutritional Science 4. Education and Career 5. Opinion Essays Guided Study Groups Self-Chosen Topics of ESP Every Wednesday (1 hour) 1. Technology and Science 2. ESP and EAP 3. Tasks Oriented and Teamwork 4. TEDxED and others Student-Centered Learning II Teacher Nicole # Guide brainstorming # Guide discussion # Guide Q & A # Give responses # Give feedback # Evaluation Students @ 4 skills integrated @ Presentation skills @ Teamwork @ Give responses @ Give feedback @ Peer review TAs • • • • • • Speaking activities Writing activities Boost EnglishScore Give responses Give feedback Evaluation Grading Policies EnglishScore 前後測 Self-Paced Learning Activities Guided Study Groups &TA Sessions 5% 5% 30% Course Participation/Attendance/Punctuality Opinion Essay Writing TEDxED Video (Group Work) 10% PPT Presentation (Group Work) Final Unified Exam 10% 10% 10% 20% Listen and speak Read and write Nurture your mind Flourish in life Here with Nicole at NCU Thanks! Any questions? You can find me at: aiping@cc.ncu.edu.tw Office: O213