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Academic Interactions 130

Agenda

Conversation Starters

Notes from PSU comments

Week schedule

Group presentation introduction

Conversation Starter 130A

Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture, School of Music, and Center for the performing Arts presented Puccini's opera, named “La Boheme”. One of the world's most beloved operas, Puccini's La Boheme tells a story of love, life, and loss in nineteenth-century Paris. My son was lucky enough to attend a "La Boheme" performance. When they were rehearsing, I saw a young man who played piano and accompanied the singer. Do you think the accompanist or singer is more important? How do they work together? (XUN XU, MUSIC, A130 A)

Conversation Starter 130A

There are a lot of animals that can distinguish between colors, such as birds. They have an extraordinary ability to distinguish between colors. In your opinion, how do the birds benefit from their ability of distinguish between colors? (Biology,Zainab Bu Ali,130A)

Conversation Starter 130A

In Emirates criminal law, if a criminal commits a crime, he will be punished. Also, if he attempts and starts to commit a crime but does not do it because something happens out of his control such as someone stops him, he will still be punished. Do you think this punishment is fair or not? And why?

(Mohammed Albadi, Law, Class A)

Conversation Starter 130B

Most local laws in most countries are written, so the lawyer can defend his client clearly. I think one of the toughest aspects of practicing law that lawyers face in my country is trying a case that does not have clear written laws; in such cases, the judgment is made according to the understanding of the judge. How do you think this affect’s justice? How might it affect perspectives about justice?

Conversation Starter 130B

Nowadays, there are many attempts to improve our diets and nutrition by educating people about the dangers of modern methods for growing and preparing food. Do you want to make improvements to your diet and nutrition? Why/why not?

( Mona, Nutrition & Food science ) 130B

Conversation Starter 130B

To graduate from my college I studied a lot. That was probably one of the most challenging parts of my life. Even though I studied hard, I still had a few failed attempts at my thesis defense. What problems do you think I had to overcome? How do you think I overcame these challenges?

(Ananda, Civil Engineering AI 130B)

Classroom Observation Presentations

They were great!

lots of smiling

great body language and eye contact

very creative

voicethread peer comments were excellent!

Some small things I noticed:

interact/interaction

professor

students

observed

Schedule for the Week

Monday = Introduce group presentation project

Tuesday = Continue to prepare for group presentation project

Wednesday = Class time to work with your group on your presentation

Thursday = Class cancelled so you may meet with your group and practice/record your presentation.

Introduction to Group Presentations

What is it? (the big idea)

A 7-12 problem/solution presentation (with PPT slides) that focuses on challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning from the IECP to an American university and possible solutions to those problems.

The primary sources of your information should be the PSU classes that your group members attended and the PSU student interviews that your group members conducted.

Details

Group = 3-5 members

Due 4/10 by midnight (Box)

7-12 minute problem/solution video presentation (with PPT slides)

Handout

Step 1

In light of your PSU course observations and your PSU student interviews, brainstorm challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning from the IECP to PSU.

Step 2

Narrow your list of potential challenges to those that you will be able to support with evidence (quotes/examples/paraphrasing from your PSU observation or PSU student interview experiences).

Step 3

Brainstorm solutions to the challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning to an American university. Describe details and resources in enough detail that audience members could pursue any suggestions that you make.

Step 4

Prepare to give a 7-10 problem /solution presentation that includes:

an effective introduction

thorough explanations of at least 3 challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning to an American University (each challenge should be clearly explained and supported by quotes/examples/paraphrasing from your group’s PSU class observation and/or PSU student interviews

thoughtful proposed solutions for each of the challenges mentioned

counter objections (state objections that you anticipate IECP students would have to you proposed solutions + counter the objections with persuasive speech focused on why your solutions are beneficial)

an effective conclusion

Be Sure to Include…

at least 3 quotes/paraphrase and/or specific examples from the PSU Student Interview Project and/or the PSU class observations with thorough in-speech references

clear, smooth, and logical transitions from one presenter’s information to the next presenter’s information. The goal is to give a logical and cohesive presentation.

Note: I recommend that you make arrangements to record at the ITC or One-Button Studio so that the quality of your video is high.

Category Points Teacher Comments

Group Presentation Content

Presentation included… ____/20

an effective introduction

thorough explanations of at least 3

challenges that IECP students may face

when transitioning to American

universities

thoughtful proposed solutions for each of

the challenges mentioned

counter objections for each proposed

solution

an effective conclusion

Structure

Ideas were organized and presented logically.

Information from multiple speakers was logically

connected, and appropriate and adequate

transitions were used.

____/10

Delivery

Delivery included:

sufficient volume, an engaging manner of

speaking and body language, clear pronunciation,

and appropriate stress, rhythm, and pacing

____/10

Language Usage

Speaker consistently made effective lexical and

grammatical choices in relation to the topics and

the intended audience

____/10

PPT Presentation

PowerPoint presentation was clearly organized,

enhanced the presentation by highlighting

important information and relevant images, and

contained slides with minimal text

____/10

References

Presentation included at least 3

quotes/paraphrases and/or specific examples that

were correctly and thoroughly referenced during

the presentation

____/10

In-Class Preparation

Part 1 (Discussion)

1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of group presentations?

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2. How can you decide who will do the different parts of your presentation?

3. How can you connect the different sections of your presentation?

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4. What are some tips that you have for organizing and giving effective group presentations?

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. What are some group roles that might be helpful for organizing group work? (leader, encourager, time keeper, etc.)

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2. What are some group behaviors that might be helpful for accomplishing a task?

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Choose Your Groups

3-5 people that you will complete this presentation with

You will have Wednesday (in class) and Thursday (outside of class) to work together

Any other meetings will happen outside of class time

Contract Writing

Create a contract with your group members that will guide how you interact with each other and complete tasks. Think about what expectations you have for each member.

HW

PSU Interview, transcript, and transcript analysis DUE 3/27 by midnight

Tutoring and Conversation Partnership recording and reflection due (3/29) (Meeting 5)