GSE Teaching English Speaking. Spring 2020.

Weekly
Presentation files and extra resources for each week will be added below.
Syllabus
syllabus_-_gse_eng_conversation.pdf
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Homework Assignments
The homework assignments below are related to the regular semester schedule. Due to the changes this semester, the homework and schedule may change. You will be updated with any changes.
Reading homework due Week 2 (Thursday 26 March)
​Upload your reflection paper answers to HUFS e-class.
eng_conv_reading_due_week2.pdf
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Reading homework
eng_conv_reading_due_week4.pdf
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Reading homework
eng_conv_reading_due_week_5.pdf
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Reading homework due Week 6
eng_conv_reading_due_week_6.pdf
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Homework for Week 7 (April 18)
Prepare a short speaking activity (5-10 minutes - any age or level) to do with the whole class. Consider your instructions, modeling, and setting up the activity. The activity can be new or you can find an activity on the internet.
* No reading homework for this week
Week 10 & 11
Student micro-teaching of your speaking activities. Activities can be for any age and level.
Here are feedback forms:
activity_micro-teaching_feedback_form.pdf
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activity_micro-teaching_information.pdf
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Here are some things to think about:
  • How can I get students interest at the beginning of the lesson?
  • How can I set the context / warm up the topic / activate background knowledge?
  • Does the language need to be scaffolded?
  • Do I need to scaffold some expressions or vocabulary?
  • Do I need to help students to understand the meaning of new words and phrases?
  • How can I check this?
  • Can I use celebrities or cartoon characters to make the examples more fun?
  • Do I need to provide visual support?
  • What materials do I need?
  • When do I show the materials and when do I pass them out?
  • Are there extra materials to add more fun?
  • How can I set up the main task(s)?
  • How can I demonstrate?
  • How can I check students have understood the instructions?
  • Do students need time to prepare (mentally, discussing ideas or writing notes)? 
  • What kind of groupings do I need?
  • Are there any extra rules like time limit, penalties, or fake examples to make the activity more fun?
  • Is it a good communicative activity? Can I make it more communicative?
  • Will I join groups together to share answers?
  • How will I close the activity?
  • Does it need to be extended with extra questions?
  • Is one main activity enough? Do I need a series of linked activities?
  • How can students personalize the language? 
  • How can I check the results?
  • Do I need to include some finishing steps like comparing answers or checking winners? 
  • What is a nice way to finish the lesson?