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Mini-projects, Maxi-learning

Usoa SolJuly 2016

APAC – Departament d’Ensenyament

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Aims of today’s sessions• Introducing the course• Getting to know each other• Finding out about key aspects to make mini-projects work in the teenage classroom• Sharing background information as a starting point

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Session 1.1:Principles to makemini-projects work

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INTRODUCTION:

TRUE OR FALSE TPR

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TRUE OR FALSE TPR1. I am not from Barcelona.2. I’ve been teaching English for more than five years.3. I decided to start working as a teacher because I love interacting with teens.

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TRUE OR FALSE TPR4. I teach 2nd cycle of ESO. 5. I do CLIL in my lessons. 6. In my free time, I like going hiking.

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SENTENCE RECONSTRUCTION

1. be / Barcelona2. teach / English / five years 3. start / work / teacher / interact / teens4. teach / ESO 5. do / CLIL6. free time / hike

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1. I am not from Barcelona.2. I’ve been teaching English for more than five years.3. I decided to start working as a

teacher because I love interacting with teens.

4. I teach 2nd cycle of ESO. 5. I do CLIL in my lessons. 6. In my free time, I like going hiking.

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Can you know find out a bit more about your partner?

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Remember the information as you’ll need to report back to the class!

True or False TPR - summary Physical: gets students moving for a change of

focus. Personalised and relevant. Gets students interested and curious. Interactive and with a clear aim. Easily adaptable to different levels and target

language. Disguised grammar and vocab work through

sentence reconstruction.

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What was the target language in this activity?

Verb tenses (mixed)Question formation, word order

Verb patterns, common lexis and collocations

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FEATURES OF MINI-PROJECTS

& ADVANTAGES OF DOING THEM IN THE TEENAGE

CLASSROOM

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MAIN FEATURES OF MINI-PROJECTS

1. Collaborative

3. Task-based

2. Authentic, life-like

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4. Content-driven and cross-curricular

5. Holistic; four skills

6. Variable length

1. COLLABORATIVE 2. AUTHENTIC

MeaningfulLearning from peers

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Team work, interaction

Memorable

Linked to students’ lives

Different learning styles and abilities

Learning autonomy

3. TASK-BASED 4. CONTENT-DRIVEN

Non-linguistic learningEnd product

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Clear outcome

Research, information managing

Great for CLIL

Tangible result

Learning by doing

Fosters creativity Interestic and motivating

5. HOLISTIC 6. VARIABLE LENGTH

No discrete items

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Language in context

Adaptable to curriculum and calendar

Punctual, periodic or intensive

Integrated skills practice

Break from the routine

Any questions?

Fancy a coffee?

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Session 1.2:Project sample analysis

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PRINCIPLES FOR MINI-PROJECTS TO

WORK IN THE TEENAGE

CLASSROOM

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What do you need to make projects work?

Brainstorm on Today’s Meet

https://todaysmeet.com/Mini-projects

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Essential principles

AIMS / OUTCOMES

STAGES

ASSESSMENT

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AIMS

What is the purpose of the project?

What will it result in? (end product)

What will students be learning?

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Will the students present their end product?

STAGES

What phases is the project divided in?

How long will each one take?

What will students have to do in each one?

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ASSESSMENT

How will the project will assessed?

What weight will the mark carry?

What criteria will be used?

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What do you have to do? (I)1. Log into the course wiki with your username and

password.2. Click on your wiki page and edit it with the following

information:a) Brief introduction about you: what you do, where you

work, what levels you teachb) A useful educational resource you use oftenc) Your expectations from this course; why did you

choose it?d) An analysis of 2 projects you’ve done this year

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CONTENT TOOLS / ACTIVITIES

3. Today’s Meet2. Principles to make them work with teenagers

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1. Features of projects and advantages of using them in class

5. Surveymonkey

2. True or false TPR

4. PBWorks Wiki

1. Popplet

3. Self-reflection on past projects

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT IN TODAY’S

SESSION?

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Any questions?

Ready for lunch?

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