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Content-based Instruction
Richard Boyum
US Embassy Bangkok
Leslie Opp-Beckman
University of Oregon
Topics, Session 07
• Announcements
• Overview
• Activity 1: Graphic Organizers
• Definition, Rationale, Examples
• Activity 2: Resources
• More Examples
• Conclusion, Q & A
Announcements
• Videoconference #8 is July 29(instead of July 22).
• Opening remarks today from University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer
• Hanoi is joining us todayas well.
Overview, CBI…
• Started with language immersion education in Canada in 1965.
• Uses the target language as the vehicle through which subject matter content is learned.
• Combines specific content with language teaching goals.
Activity #1
Graphic Organizers
Compare and Contrast
http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/
See: Videoconference #7 links to the Everything ESL web site,
“Graphic Organizers forContent Instruction”
What is Content?
• Academic or subjects across the curriculum.
• Personal interests.
• News, current events.
• Local activities.
• Intersect with projects.
• Text or multi-media.
Rationale
• Context-dependent and more “natural” or “authentic” in nature.
• Language is linked with meaning.
• Works well with critical thinking and cooperative (group) learning.
• Works well with large classes and integrated skills.
Examples
• Surveys and interviews.
• Songs and video.
• TPR Storytelling.
• Student research projects.
• Creative projects (school newspaper, posters, bulletin boards, stories, poems.)
Korat: Surathampitak School
Korat: Surathampitak School
Korat: Surathampitak School
Chaiyaphum: Satrichaiyaphum
Chaiyaphum: Satrichaiyaphum
Chaiyaphum: Satrichaiyaphum
Nongsaengthawinraj School
Nongsaengthawinraj School
Nongsaengthawinraj School
Mahachanachaiwithayakhom
Mahachanachaiwithayakhom
Mahachanachaiwithayakhom
Activity #2
Rank Order ResourcesPrint material (e.g. magazines)Audio, video (e.g. stories, music)
• Images (e.g. photos, drawings)Internet (web sites)
•TextbooksRealia (e.g. food, toys)
Low and Hi-Tech Examples
• Newspapers and news web sites.
• Image, audio, and video.
• Drama, songs, treasure hunts, realia, web quests.
• Penpals, keypals, voicepals, exchange projects (iEARN).
Conclusions
Fits well with other approaches and strategies.Can be implemented alongside existing curriculum.Need not be expensive or time-consuming.Supports real-life learning.
Content-based Instruction
Richard Boyum
US Embassy Bangkok
Leslie Opp-Beckman
University of Oregon
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