distance learning foundation with support from the u.s. embassy relo bangkok, thailand
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Distance Learning Foundation
With support from the
U.S. Embassy RELO
Bangkok, Thailand
Using Media for
English LanguageTeaching
Quick ReviewSession 7:
Graphic Novels and Comics
Session 6 ReviewWhat new things did you learn as a participant and a teacher
from the activities?
Class Applications
What kind of lessons did you try in your classes?
What was successful?
What wasn’t so successful?
PostcardsSession 8: 18 August 2010
Guiding Question
How can the use of postcards enhance learners’
English language andcritical thinking skills?
Contest: Knowledge of Places
In groups of four and in ONE MINUTE, list as many
famous places to visit in Thailand as you can!
Contest: Knowledge of Places
Winners…Please name those places and tell us what region of Thailand
they are in.
Why is it important to know where you come from?
Food for Thought
Why is it important to know where
others come from?
Guess Where: Knowledge of Places
Take a look at this postcard.
Where do you think this is?
How do you know?
What can you learn about this place and its people?
Food for Thought
How do you know?
Guess Where: Knowledge of Places
Take a look at this postcard.
Where do you think this is?
How do you know?
Food for Thought
From this postcard,what can others learn about your country and its people?
Fact vs. Opinion*Left Side Right Side
Facts about
Thailand(5)
Opinions about
Thailand(5)
Beyond Borders*
In your new groups, write 3-5 facts based on the postcard you receive.
**What do I see in the postcard?
What do I know about this place or the people?**
While you share your facts to the class, other groups must share their opinion
based on your fact.
Beyond Borders
**What do I think about thestatement about this
postcard?Do I agree or disagree?**
Food for Thought
Why is it important to distinguish between fact and
opinion?
Traversing Borders
With your new postcards, write questions based on the postcard.*
**Think about... the people who may live there and what they do.
... the activities that visitors can participate in to know the culture
more.**
What did you notice in the postcard that helped you write
these questions?
Food for Thought
Discovering and Learning
With a partner, think of a place both of you would like to explore in depth.
**What is this place?
Why did you choose it?**
Discovering and Learning
Write some questions to help you with
your next step into exploration.
**What do you want to learn from this place?**
Then, write a ‘letter’ to a pen pal in that place describing where you come from
and asking those questions.
Discovering and Learning
Classroom Implications
How can the activities from this session be adapted to my English
language classroom?
Why will I adapt my activities that way?
What will my students gain? What will I gain?
Assignments
Assignment from the lesson or ‘class’
Assignment to apply in your classroom
Korp Khun Mak KaThank you very much and
See you in the next session!
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