P-D-C-A Plan for Learning English Wang Yu Rui (Joseph) NYUST, Language Center The Language Center Let me begin first by telling you a little bit about the Language Center. -Freshman English -ESP courses -Remedial courses -Extension Courses College of Humanities, 2nd floor, DH203 - Testing - Other P-D-C-A Plan Now let’s look at a P-D-C-A plan. Why a P-D-C-A plan? 1. Organizes learning 2. Easy to follow. P-D-C-A Plan What is a P-D-C-A plan? P-D-C-A Plan 1. Set clear and specific goals. 2. Make a learning plan. 3. Discuss your plan with teachers and friends whose knowledge you trust. P-D-C-A Plan The following table can help you to set clear and specific goals. Goal: I hope to improve in Intermediate English Courses Self-Learning 1. 1. Reading and Listening 2. 3. 4. General English Courses✓ ESP courses Remedial Courses Extension Courses A.Fiction and Non-Fiction ✓ B.Conversation/short talks and articles✓ C.Chinese-English Translation✓ D.Dictionary Use 2. Speaking /Writing Practice✓ 3. Planned Grammar Practice✓ 4. Planned Test Practice✓ P-D-C-A Plan These are important questions you should ask when making your learning plan 2. How will I try to understand the 1. What will be materials I use? 3. How will I get my materials? speaking and writing practice? 2. When will I do the activities of my learning plan? 2. What test will I practice and how? P-D-C-A Plan 1.Deal with crisis (urgent deadlines, personal emergencies, etc.). 2.Deal with interruptions from others (chit-chatters, social invitations, pity seekers, etc). 3.Deal with escaping from problems (doodling away, long lunches, oversleeping, complaining, etc.) . P-D-C-A Plan 1. Check you are improving in your English while you are following your learning plan. 2. Check if your English has improved after you have finished your learning plan. P-D-C-A Plan 1. Find the reasons why you can’t learn well. 2. Find practical ways to solve your problems. In conclusion: Following a P-D-C-A plan will help you to develop new skills and improve your learning. You’ll also gain a better understanding of yourself and others. For further assistance e-mail: cassim@yuntech.edu.tw