As a Flagship Institute, a big group of students will go abroad in different programs in Taiwan at their second year for 2 months. The majority if not all senior students will choose to complete the capstone program in Taiwan at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. Due to the cultural differences, differences in the education setting (curriculum, teacher-student relationship, teaching style, etc), and life adjustments, students find it is challenging to adjust to the new environment when they arrive at the site. While the Center for Global Engagement at UNG offers a pre-departure orientation to all the study abroad program participants, which covers basic information such as visa application, safety tips, and foreign currency exchange in general, it does not introduce how to maintain good interpersonal relationships and daily life needs. In this project, students will create a guide to help their peers who are going abroad to adjust to the new environment smoothly and quickly, with attention to culture, language, relationships, and daily life needs.
Entry event
Implementation information not specified.
L2 Usage: read booklets/videos about in Chinese and English; survey in both languages
Tech in use: zoom, padlet, google doc
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
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
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
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
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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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
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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