TEAL tutes - learninglanguageswaikato
20 Feb TEAL 720/245
TC3.34, 3.30 – 5.00
Outcomes:
Intro – model whakawhanaungātanga –
( relationship building) i.e. where we are from, who we are, what is important to us.
Ascertain prior learning –(KNL) what do you know
– SCK and PCK - what do you need to know?
Course outline – expectations and questions and answers.
Handouts – NZC LL wall chart and NCEA matrix
Read NZC, p16, 17, 24, 25, 44
24 Feb - Friday’s session
(Nicola at 9.00) 10.00 – 12.00
TC3.34
Outcomes:
Starting on the big picture
lesson planning – compare and contrast using UbD http://xnet.rrc.mb.ca/glenh/understandin g_by_design.htm
http://learninglanguageswaikato.wikispac
es.com/Curriculum+Realignment
See references in Outline
Tasks:
Investigate the UbD template
Together create a check list of what should be in a unit plan
Compare and contrast the various plans – use your check list and decide what resonates with you and why
Monday Feb 27
Outcomes:
Complete first look at planning:
NZC template: http://learninglanguageswaikato.wikispaces.com/
Curriculum+Realignment
Lesson plan template:
Break – what is extranormal? http://elanguageexemplars.wikispaces.com/Xtranormal
+-+text+to+movie
Monday Feb 27 cont
What is SLA? Making a beginning…
Brainstorming prior knowledge
Ellis: see handout and resource for P1
Interculturality – quick intro: http://learninglanguageswaikato.wikispace
s.com/Interculturality
Unpacking Reading – begin to make links
First thoughts about TAI assignment
http://learninglanguageswaikato.wikispace
s.com/Teaching+as+Inquiry+%28TAI%29
Tasks between Feb 27 and
March 5
Reread Brown (2007) and make links with
Ellis and Newton and Yates
Begin reflections on personal SLA theories
– you will start to record these in your teaching as inquiry project from next week
Look at TAI template to prepare for March 5: http://learninglanguageswaikato.wikispaces.
com/Teaching+as+Inquiry+%28TAI%29
March 5
What is a teaching resource?
What is the purpose of a learning activity cover sheet?
Using the curriculum collation docs
Break activity – Sing and Learn Spanish
What is teaching as Inquiry? (TAI)
Setting up semi structured interview for TAI
Cohen et al 2002 p 275, 278,
Readings
NZC (2007) p 34-36
http://learninglanguageswaikato.wikispaces.
com/ELL+Reporting+2010 http://learninglanguageswaikato.wikispaces.
com/Teaching+as+Inquiry+%28TAI%29
Between March 5 and 12
Practise ‘acting out’ the phrases and responses in the yr 11 learning activity:
Noticias y respuestas
Read the interview reading taking special note of semi structured interviews and analysing data.
Start to refine your questions for sharing on
March 12
March 12
‘Acting out’ the resource
Setting up semi structured interview for TAI
Understanding the NCEA matrix – go to: http://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/ncea
/alignment-standards.php
Practicum Task: Design and critique a resource.
Why have you designed it this way?
What do you hope to achieve?
How does the design relate to SLA theories, especially principles of effective instructed language acquisition?
Use the cover sheet to answer these questions.
Assignment One:
Using teaching as inquiry to formulate and reflect on theories concerning language acquisition, language learning and teaching in a senior secondary context - part one (group contribution 5%; personal report 15%).
Due Date: Monday 2 April 2012, 4pm for presentation and e-copy
Outcomes 1- 4
Time frame: Weeks 8-14
The purpose of this assignment is for you to begin formulating a personal theory of second language acquisition using a teaching as
inquiry and eLearning framework. Over the course of the year you will provide examples of your experiences as you broker theory into practice. You will track shifts and reflect on these changes. A template will be provided as a starting point for a report using a powerpoint or other ICT tool to be negotiated. You will revisit your findings after your third practicum and present a final report as assessment 4.
In teaching sessions 5 & 12 March, you will work as a group to generate questions for a semi structured
interview to be carried out during your first practicum where you will ask teachers about their vision for Learning Languages, their theories concerning second language acquisition and their recent and current approaches, strategies and methods for language learning and teaching in a
senior secondary context. The interview will be conducted using an ICT tool. You will be asked to reflect on the use and effectiveness of the interview recording tool as well as the powerpoint as the
medium for the presentation of the report, in terms of relevance to classroom practice.
Assessment Criteria for Assignment One
Content
As a group present a clear analysis of the teacher interview responses in a table and include a thoughtful reflection on the
data. (5%)
As an individual present part 1 of the Teaching as Inquiry (TAI) report establishing and reflecting on your second language acquisition theories, providing examples, making clear references, and recording the shifts you have experienced to date.
Describe and evaluate the use of the ICT tools used i.e. a recording tool and a presentation medium, in terms of this teaching as inquiry assessment and possible classroom use. (15%)
Academic Skills – the notes pages of the powerpoint to incorporate the following:
An ability to express ideas clearly and in an appropriate academic manner
The use of appropriate spelling and sentence and paragraph structure
The quality of your in-text referencing
The accuracy and consistency of your references list in APA style.
