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Language Learning Foundations
Herman Bartelen Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages
Self-direction Personal / Outside classroom SALC Classroom
Language Learning Foundations Herman Bartelen Kanda Institute of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Language Learning Foundations Herman Bartelen Kanda Institute of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Language Learning Foundations Herman Bartelen Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages Learner Training Self-direction Personal / Outside classroom SALC Classroom Curriculum Renewal iPads for every first-year student & teacher Digital
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Curriculum Renewal
iPads for every first-year student & teacher Digital materials + print materials Focus on learner autonomy & self-directed learning
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Language Learning Foundations
Three modules in Term 1 Strong focus on learning how to learn and self- directed learning principles Module 1. Learning How to Learn + Reflections Module 2. Grammar + Study Plan + Reflections Module 3. Vocabulary + Study Plan + Reflections
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Language Learning Foundations
Plan Act Reflect 1 Time Management 5 Goal-setting (Study Plan) 6 Reflection 4 Learning Strategies 2 Motivation 3
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Materials & Apps
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Self-direction Personal / Home SALC Classroom
Learner Training
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Positive Features
Introduction of self-access and self- directed learning principles. Use of meta-cognitive practises. Introduction & teaching of learning strategies. Introduction of SALC resources, materials and services. Written reflections for all English courses.
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Challenging Features
Some resistance from teachers & students. Difficulty in dealing with many levels of students. Learning how to learn concepts are still abstract for some teachers & students. Difficulty in finding good activities that are based on learning how to learn. It is easy to forget what one has learned.
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