I have already started implementing the changes within my class.It deals with speaking skills development. I mentioned last week on Nicenet that we have a network problem at the college Consequently. As I said, I have already downloaded some English pronunciation lessons and saved them in the computers in the computer lab for my students. I tell them to watch the videos and focus on words pronunciation. I also provided text for the videos so that learners will read the same text conforming to the pronunciation in the videos. Students are now critically watching the videos paying much attention on the pronounciation of some words. We hope that the netwok problem will be resolved soon and students will be able to send their reflections on the blog I will have created. That's where they will also share ideas on the relevance of the course. This will also include the improvement of other skills such as writing and reading. I'm still thinking on how very well this can be done.I will appreciate any help from you, distinguished readers of my blog.
Best wishes
Hi Richard,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to learn that you've started implementing the technology change and your students are doing well. So which skill are you focusing for the final project? is it pronunciation? And what sort of help do you need? I would be glad to assist you any way I can.
Tariq Hayat
Hello Richard,
ReplyDeleteWhat I like the most about your idea is that you are including many skills in your idea. As far as I understood: your learners will listen critically to some text, they will read and then write about it. Excellent!
How many people are there in your class? after listening, reading and writing, maybe you can have groups role-play similar situations they listen to or write about.
Best wishes,
Letty
Thanks Hayat for your appreciation and you devotion to help me in my project. I want to focus on pronunciation and I'd welcome every single comment from you. The network problem at our college seems to be in order now, though it is slow, and I have been given a computer lab for this particular group with which I'm doing the project. I now need ideas from experienced people like you to get to good results.
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Dear Letty, thanks a lot for your compliment. It's true I'll be working on many skills as I can't avoid it, but my main concern is Pronunciation. I think role-play can improve this skill? (Pronunciation. I need help on how better I can use it for my goal to be attained.
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