...broader, more encompassing term, which consists of four factors (skills, participation/interaction, emotional, and performance), is becoming increasingly important in higher education (Handelsman, Briggs, Sullivan, &Towler, 2005). Though all areas of engagement are important and theNational Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) has increased as universities try to use student engagement as a significant part of higher education assessment (Kuh, 2001), here the focus is on the participation/interaction factor of engagement. The traditional lecture-only format is losing its prevalence in the classroom, as it is replaced with mixed delivery methods which utilize group discussion, dyadic work, and peer review, to name a few, all of which minimize lecturing. In-class participation has become increasingly important with millennial generation students who demand more interaction from their classroom experience (Allred & Swenson, 2006; Howe & Strauss, 2000). In particular, Tony VN. Figuera of Mindanao Times (2006) stated that the inability of students to argue in class and their phobia for oral exams are only two of the discrepant behaviors that educators observe in school. This attitude of not being able to communicate also extends to the failures of the students to develop writing skill. It is for this purpose that this study was conducted. Most of the people said that if a student is active in oral communication, he is passive in writing. However, with the theory of Tony...
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...Foreign Language Anxiety in in-Class Speaking Activities Two Learning Contexts in Comparison Alessia Occhipinti Written by - Hilde Hasselgård A Thesis Presented to The Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages The University of Oslo in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements Autumn Term 2009 Supervised by 1 Acknowledgments Writing this thesis has been a pleasurable process. I am grateful to my supervisor Hilde Hasselgård for her good advice and continuous support they offered. invaluable help throughout the process of writing this thesis, to the University of Oslo and to the University of Cardiff for useful information. I thank my family, mum, dad and Johannes for the University of Oslo, October 30, 2009 2 Table of contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………6 1.1 Motivation……………………………………………………………………………………………………7 2. Theoretical background…………………………………………………………………9 2.1 Foreign Language Anxiety……………………………………………………………………………9 2.1.2 Debilitating and Facilitating Anxiety…………………………………………………………..12 2.1.5 Components and sources of Foreign Language Anxiety ……………………………...16 2.1.4 Different perspectives: Trait, State and Situation Specific Anxiety……………….14 2.1.1 Foreign Language Anxiety in early studies……………………………………………….....11 2.1.3 Foreign Language Anxiety in later studies…………………………………………………..13 2.1.5.2 Test Anxiety………………………………………………………………………………………………....19 2.1.5.3 Fear of Negative Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………...
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...I. SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 3 DATE: Week 3 JUNE 25 -29, 2012 II. QUADRANT ORIGINAL CONCEPT Homeroom Terms Proper and Common Nouns Direct Oval, Indirect Oval and Connecting Strokes INFUSED VALUE/CONCEPT Community Politeness Obedience ORIGINAL ACTIVITY Discussion Oral Drills Copying a Stanza from a poem (“Who Am I”) INFUSED ACTIVITY Newsletter Making Writing an original version of the poem “Who Am I” III. TABLE GROUPINGS SUBJ. MATTER BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES MATERIALS EVALUATION Whole Class Homeroom Module Terms Nouns: Common and Proper Nouns Penmanship Activity: Direct Oval, Indirect Oval and Connecting Strokes Inviting someone to your birthday party A. Spelling 1. Spell the words correctly B. Grammar 2. Identify nouns in the selection 3. Classify nouns as proper or Common nouns 4. Use proper and common nouns in sentence correctly C. Writing 5. Write or follow the correct strokes in direct oval, indirect oval and connecting strokes. D. Speaking and Listening 6. Ask and answer an invitation using dialogues and role-play Drill, Spelling MT Textbook- English This Way 3 Discussion, Exercises and Seatwork Penmanship activity Dialogues Role- play Pad paper Textbook-English This Way 3 ...
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...Intra- and Interpersonal Competencies (IIC) 1. Introduction 1. Human beings are social animals. We meet people and make friends throughout our life. However, building a positive relationship is not an accident; it requires understanding and efforts, and is an art to be learned and practiced. Learning, developing, expanding, and improving interpersonal skills and competencies are essential for future success. This course prepares students for their future by helping them improve themselves and their relationships with family members, friends, classmates, co-workers and even people who may be perceived as difficult. Aims & Objectives 2 This course aims at increasing students’ knowledge and understanding of basic human communication principles, identifying their strengths and weaknesses in intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, developing skills to achieve positive relationships with significant others and people around them. 2.2 By the end of the course, students should be able to: 2.2.1 understand the concept of self; 2.2.2 know themselves throughout the life span and personality types; 2.2.3 identify emotion and feelings and develop appropriate skills to express them; 2.2.4 clarify values and understand moral development; 2.2.5 develop better listening skills and master basic skills of giving and receiving responses; 2.2.6 understand features of healthy relationship and identify skills...
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...Title : ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN JRMSU, DIPOLOG CAMPUS I. PROBLEM PERCEIVED Poor in oral communication skills using the English language has been observed in the classroom during class interactions in which most of the students had difficulty in expressing themselves using the English language. Much as the students desire to be good speakers and as much as the teacher wants to help them but certain aspects need to be addressed properly. The outcome of individual or societal integration cannot be achieved unless the student has acquired a command of the language he learns in school. It is through this that his personality adjustment and social life participation are achieved, relevant to his future professional and preparatory years in elementary school. In addition to formal instruction, the use of English shall be encouraged as a language of interaction in school. There is a deteriorating factor that affects so much in the interest in learning a particular language – and that is English. Some reasons are, perhaps, overloaded with subject offerings within the educational system of CHED. The answer lies in us as Filipinos who are stagnant about the intellectual skills and linguistic developments – both verbal and non-verbal. Language mastery requires on the part of the teacher skill in noting the difficulties of the learners...
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...hesitation and later talks about use of grammatically and phonologically correct language. Alwright (1994) considers it ‘learn by doing approach’ in teaching whereteacher and students both are involved. Speaking takes place in the presence of listener because listener responds to the speaker’s communication. As Byrne (1986) defines, “Oral communication is a two way process between the speaker and the listener and involves the productive skills of speaking and the receptive skills of understanding”. It is considered to be helpful in improving learning as Staab (1992) states, “I believe that oral language is important not only as a vital communication tool that empowers us in our daily lives but also as a valuable way to learn” (7). He considers listening and speaking as oral communication skills. As hestates, “oral communication skills mean both speaking and listening to oral language, both talking and listening are lifelong activities and probably our most important communication tool” (p.6). Both are integrated skills and supports in developing each other. As (Brown, 1994), also asserts that the integration of listening and speaking skills is termed as oral communication skills because listening can be developed indirectly by integrating it to speaking. The literature states that communication is an exchange of ideas between people either orally or in writing. It is also an exchange of meaning and understanding. Meaning is central to communication. Rahman (2010) considers it symbolic...
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...Supporting oral language: 1. Each class teacher introduces 5 terms and provides help for essential stage to acquire new vocabulary • Encouraging interaction in the newly provided scientific terms and learning how to read them. • Divide Words in prefixes and suffixes and use word walls or t charts for that. • Reading some of the chapter paragraphs to implement the use of new words in written sentences. • Provide active participation through shifting, so all students in turn participate and learn the linguistics of words. 2. Teacher uses the important content from each lesson and incorporates it in a number of spoken and written activities, like: • Listening to how the students speak while answering activity questions and re-adjust their pronunciation. • Role model presentations to show how students can present scientific topics to each other. • Use Narrated video for scientific experiments or topics that contains a lot of terminologies with highlighting the keywords. • Use word games at end of the chapters which readily encourages spelling check and oral interaction of words. • Using summary and article writing after partnering and reflection which in turns promote sentences structures development and oral interaction. • Paraphrase any nonadjustable oral communication and show facial expressions for any misunderstood parts. Teacher assessment to oral proficiency level: Teacher can assess the student progress in oral language to decide the student’s...
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...Effective Communication is a vital component to so many aspects of business life. From investment banking to marketing, from entrepreneurship to corporate planning, understanding the techniques of business communication will be an invaluable addition to every Stern student’s portfolio of knowledge. This course is a highly-interactive and participative experience that introduces the basics of business communication strategy and delivery. Deliverables will include written documents and oral presentations based on several cases. You will present both individually and in a team and will receive feedback to improve your presentation effectiveness. In the final team presentation, your challenge is to craft an oral presentation that will persuade your audience to accept your strategic recommendations. By doing this, you will see how ideas, data and advocacy are combined for a professional, persuasive presentation. Pre-Work 1. Form a team of five people before the first day of class. Refer to the class roster on Blackboard and try to link up...
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... Spanish 101-04: 5-units course CRN: 11555 Department: Modern Languages, Literatures & Phil. Term: Fall 2010 DISCLAIMER: The syllabus and calendar are a work in progress. Keep in close contact, by attending class regularly and checking Blackboard on a daily basis. Required texts: -- Donley, Benavides, Márquez. Aventuras Primer curso de lengua española, 3rd edition, Vista Higher Learning -- Aventuras Lab Manual/ Workbook/Video Manual. Vista Higher Learning, 3rd edition -- Supersite, Aventuras 3a edition, Vista Higher Learning (pass code comes with new textbook) Also recommended: www.wordreference.com (on line bilingual dictionary & thesaurus); www.studyspanish.com (extra practice) Course Description: This course offers a beginning level of Spanish and forms a part of the SPAN 101, 102, and 103. SPAN 101 introduces Spanish language grammar, vocabulary, cultural information, oral practice, and writing. The weekly requirements include class meetings (Monday—Friday, or Monday/Wednesday/Friday), a visit to the language lab, daily homework and workbook and lab book assignments. You are allowed to bring food and beverages to class. Attendance is mandatory. Course objectives: During this quarter, the goal is for you to… -- Begin to talk in Spanish about yourself, your preferences, and interests; -- Read, write and understand enough Spanish to handle basic social...
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...FDENG001 Subject Name: Intermediate English Requirement: Compulsory Credit Hours: 4 (3 hrs lecture + 1.5 hrs tutorial x 13 weeks) Level: Foundation/Matriculation Lecturers: Ms Fazidah Abdul Jamil., Mdm Goh Wan Chen, Ms Saratha Thevi Ramasamy, Ms Norzaireen Shamsul Kamar Synopsis: This course is designed for students who require the necessary skills for tertiary studies. Some basic grammatical concepts are taught and students are to apply them in their writing. Writing will focus on the development of coherent paragraphs. Reading skills will cover such strategies as scanning, skimming, main ideas, contextual clues and inferences. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this subject, student will be able to: 1. write summaries as well as process, comparison-contrast and cause-effect essays 2. apply basic grammatical concepts in writing 3. answer questions based on academic texts 4. give oral presentations Textbook: 1. Daise, D., Norloff, C., and Carne, P., (2011). Q: Skills for Success 4 : Reading and Writing Oxford University Press, UK 2. Paterson, K, and Wedge, R., (2013). Oxford Grammar for EAP. Oxford University Press, UK Recommended References: Cambridge International Dictionary of English (1997), Cambridge University Press, UK Mode of Assessment: [1] Class participation 5% [2] Quiz 1 15% [3] Quiz 2 10% [4] Oral Presentation 10% [5] Mid-Term Examination...
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...SSC-105 Syllabus Course Outline and Assessments Academic weeks begin on the day of the class meeting and end at 11:55 PM Arizona Time the day before the following class meeting. All Class Readings and Assignments are due by the end of the specified academic week. All assignments must be submitted by the final night of class. Week One In-Class or Alternate Participation Discussion Question and Participation Assignment: Creating and Saving an APA Format Document Week Two In-Class or Alternate Participation Discussion Question and Participation Assignment: Common Knowledge Assignment: Scavenger Hunt Week Three In-Class or Alternate Participation Discussion Question and Participation Assignment: Writing One 1 4 10 1 4 5 5 1 4 4 Week Four In-Class or Alternate Participation Discussion Question and Participation Assignment: Grammar 1 4 10 Week Five In-Class or Alternate Participation Discussion Question and Participation Assignment: Excel Budget Assignment: Math Week Six In-Class or Alternate Participation Discussion Question and Participation Assignment: Writing Two Week Seven In-Class or Alternate Participation Discussion Question and Participation Assignment: Plagiarism and APA Format Week Eight In Class or Alternate Participation Assignment: Final Presentation Point Total 1 5 100 1 4 5 1 4 10 1 4 5 5 Week One This week’s topic is: • Opening Doors to Success This week’s activities support the following course learning outcomes: • Examine the importance of continuing...
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...Assessments Below are the required assessments for participation in the Striving Reader Literacy Grant competition. SRCL funding can be used to pay for all assessments and administration of the assessments if necessary. The assessments must be given and data provided for the full five year performance period. Assessment | Purposes | Properties | Skills Measured | Test Frequency | Birth - Three | DP-3 | S | Yes | Dev. & function | 2 X per year | Four-Year Old | PALS-Pre-k | S, PM, O | Yes | AK, PA, CoP, OL | 3X per yr. | PPVT4 Form A/B | S, PM, O | Yes | V, OL | 2 X per yr. | CLASS | T-S interactions | Yes | Classroom | 1 X per yr | K-3 | DIBELS Next* | S, PM, O | Yes | AR, PA, ORF | 3 X per yr | IPI (K-2 as needed for small group instruction and RTI) | D | | Decoding | 3 X per yr (for internal purposes only) | 3-5 | SRI* | S, PM, O | Yes | RC-Inferential | 3 X per yr | CRCT | O | | ELA | 1 X per yr | 6-8 | SRI | S, PM, O | Yes | RC-Inferential | 3 X per yr | CRCT | O | | V, RC | 1 X per yr | 9-12 | SRI | S, PM, O | Yes | RC-Inferential | 3 X per yr | End-Of-Course Test | O | | ELA | 1 X per yr | K-12 | ACCESS for ELLs | S | ...
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...innovative resource pack for the teaching and learning of Civic Education. It combines three books: this teachers’ guide, a student workbook and a collection of stories and photographs entitled Listen to My Story. We hope that together, they will inspire a high level of creativity in classrooms across Zambia. Civic Education is a key aspect of the school curriculum and one that prepares pupils for a productive and fulfulling life. The resource pack addresses issues of great concern to children and young people as they grow up in our society. A particular focus is gender and issues of inequality in Zambia. Many of the stories, photographs and activities enable boys and girls to reflect on the influences on their lives that shape their choices. English skills, literacy, and other elements of the curriculum are also supported and the sessions in the pack are designed to show how life and learning converge to change people’s futures. I hope that the many Zambian teachers and students who use this rich resource will benefit from the stories, and that the interactive and reflective activities will stimulate interest and learning in different local settings. Every child has the right to education. Yet in Zambia, as in many other countries around the world, millions of children, especially girls, are excluded from school. We often hear the statistics, but it is rare for those excluded children to have opportunities to make their voices heard. The resource pack draws on the stories of young Zambians...
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...2010/9/30 Oral English Test in Middle School: Current Situation and Strategies Abstract: Oral English is becoming more and more important to both teaching and learning, which requires effective methods to assess and test oral English. This essay analyzes the current situation of oral testing in middle school and focus on the eight strategies to solve the problems in oral testing. It aims at investigating students’ current study situation and work out the English language oral assessment for middle school students. Key words: oral English test current situation strategies Current situation about oral English test Usually, English teachers pay more attention on testing their students’ ability of language comprehension than language production. They often use listening or writing test forms to classify the students’ level. Students’ communicating ability is frequently ignored. In fact, language production is more difficult to study than language comprehension. Note that communicating is used in the sense of conveying information. Communicating ability really shows how well the students master the language. Oral tests can just be managed to test students’ language production as well as the communicating ability. Nowadays, more and more teachers and students aware the importance of communication. Teachers use various teaching methods to encourage their students to speak English to have real communication. They also have the aware of arranging oral tests to judge the...
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...edition 3. Coursepack: Spanish Grammar: A Quick Reference, David Wren 4. A good Spanish/English dictionary Course objectives: To review and strengthen your understanding and use of major concepts of Spanish grammar including grammatical tenses, the subjunctive, pronominal verbs, passive forms, prepositions, and subordination, among other grammatical points. In addition, culture-related readings in Spanish will provide you with opportunities to learn new vocabulary in context and to practice conversation by means of in-class discussions. You will also learn and practice the general guidelines of how to write a composition, including organization and structure, coherence, sentence structure, word choice, accentuation, etc. The class will be conducted in Spanish. Pre-requisite: S275, placement exam, or departmental permission. Note: This class is the equivalent of S311. If you have already taken S311, see your instructor. Daily preparation: Before class, carefully read and study the sections of the textbook (the Lectura and/or the grammatical/lexical explanations and examples that precede the exercises) indicated on your syllabus and complete assignments in the textbook as noted. Become familiar with the exercises to be reviewed/corrected in class and make a list of questions you would like addressed in class (or during office hours). Following the class, you should continue to...
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