Preparing for the Project
L2 Usage: read booklets/videos about in Chinese and English; survey in both languages
Tech in use: zoom, padlet, google doc
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A sentence that summarizes this task.
Students read and/or listen to authentic materials pertaining to the daily life, interaction, culture of the SA country. Students then will research on clothing, food, accommodation and transport, and related cultural topics.
Instructor needs to workshop literacy skills, in particular, reading & listening skills for students to comprehend authentic materials
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A survey is used to collect information and background knowledge
A survey will be distributed to learn about students' SA experience, cultural and language preparation, and specifically, which topics are most interesting to them. The survey result will determine the topics and sections of the final product.
The instructor needs to workshop learners' bilingual survey writing and analyzing skills; Instructor needs to workshop literacy skills, in particular, reading & listening skills for students to comprehend authentic materials;
survey tool: google form
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Online partners will pair with language learners to help with content, language, and culture
The instructor will pair language learners with native speakers, and they will meet and discuss the aspects of content, language, and culture as to the final product(s).
Interview skills (ask good questions, summarize and paraphrase in ENG & CHI, create consent form)
interview tools: consent form+zoom/ phone
recording tool: cellphone app, such as otter ai
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Examine final product’s components
Form several groups to work on the content, graphic design, technology, and language, etc. Identify the team leader for each group, write down the expected goals, and each group bring up an action plan with a timeline;
Peer critique and then combine content and visual aids together (drafts, revisions);
Edit final product(s)
google form, zoom, google doc/OneNote
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Present the final products at the initial stage and final stage.
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A self-evaluation is served as a tool for student to reflect on the progress and performance
To make sure each student is on track, they can use a self-checklist to assess their progress. A sample is provided below:
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Great3 不错 |
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To ensure each participant is contributing to the group project, a peer evaluation is in use.
Example 1. Describe how to get to your hotel/dorm from the Airport transportation in Taiwan. Describe the type of transportation, the fare, contact information, the number of passengers allowed. The language needed for taking that transportation.
a. Partner #1 (one of your classmates) Signature and Date ________________________________
b. Partner #2 (one of your LPs) Signature and Date ________________________________
c. Partner #3 (one of your Tutors) Signature and Date ________________________________
d. Grader #1 Name of Student You Listened for ____________________
e. Grader #2 Name of Student You Listened for ____________________
*Remember to give feedback, at least one positive comment and one recommendation
zoom, google doc
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Each group is asked to fill out a weekly report
Team Name and Members:___________
Today’s Date:_____________
Completed Tasks (summarize in one paragraph in Chinese)
Plan for Next Week (a list of to-do tasks in Chinese)
Achievements:
Please include one sentence of introduction with a link to the attachment of learning evidence to this column.
Questions & Comments (in Chinese or English)
google doc is used for collecting member's notes and report
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