Oxford Seminars
Oxford
Seminars
Day 4
Round Robin Rhetoric
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What do you do if no one does the homework?
Besides the people in the classroom, what else can have an effect on student learning?
What motivates students in the classroom? How can you affect it?
Classroom Set-up
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Practice with a Partner
duct tape dilate triathlon probably nuclear espresso etcetera library
Disappearing Sentence
Early Sunday morning, Jessica, Don, Marilyn,
David and Seth were hurrying to their favorite class, Oxford Seminars, when a gorilla suddenly jumped out of a tree in front of them; Rachel and Jelena swiftly leaped out of the car and chased the gorilla off while the other four drove off in a fright.
Practicum Presentation
Feedback on brainstorms
30 minutes preparation time for the practicums
Plan a 60 minute lesson – present 30 minutes of it
Sample Tests
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What skill(s) does it assess?
What level of student do you think it is testing?
Is it a good test? Why or why not?
Is there anything you would change?
Choosing Your Resources
What needs to be taken into account when choosing textbooks?
In groups examine the two sample ESL textbooks and choose the one you like the best. Give your reasons.
Add, Adapt, Replace
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In groups, discuss Harmer p146-155.
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When is it useful to add/adapt/replace?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Add/Adapt/Replace?
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Consider Harmer’s coursebook questions on p154.
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Consider what your ideal textbook would include: comprehensive index, a glossary, oral and written practice, etc.
Situation
Timing
Pg 163 (Harmer)
Pg 158-159 (Harmer)
Outline a lesson plan including the estimated time for each activity. Choose from the following topics:
Days of the Week
Numbers
Basic Greetings
Seasons
Alphabet / Spelling
Activate
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Plan a 1-hr lesson on a topic (age & level) chosen out of a hat with a partner or on your own.
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Fill out a lesson plan template.
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Present it to another group for feedback.
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Turn it in for feedback from Kristi.
What is the difference?
Idiom
Colloquialism
Slang
Phrasal Verb
Notes
Practicums – all on Day 5 if possible.
Please be prepared to present!
Take-home review packet. Please turn in
Day5 in the morning.
Read, read, read.
Check your email.
Contact me with questions/concerns.
