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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