Week 1 Lesson 1
- 1. ABERDEEN 2040 Week 1 Seminars Taking Part in Seminars PSE 10
- 2. Discussion 1) Being part of a large group and listening to a lecturer or teacher talking 2) Being part of a smaller group and actively participating in the class. 3) Being in a one-to-one situation and discussing your work with your teacher. 1. Which of the following learning situations are most effective for you?
- 3. Different Types of Teaching in UoA 1. Takes place in large groups & students mainly listen to someone explaining ideas and concepts 2. A one to one meeting in which the lecturer gives feedback on work and helps clarify a students understanding 3. Takes place in small groups. The emphasis is on discussion and sharing, applying and evaluating ideas. a) Seminar b)lecture c) tutorial Match - Use chat to share your answers
- 4. Different Types of Teaching in UoA 1. Takes place in large groups & students mainly listen to someone explaining ideas and concepts Lecture 2. A one to one meeting in which the lecturer gives feedback on work and helps clarify a students understanding Tutorial 3. Takes place in small groups. The emphasis is on discussion and sharing, applying and evaluating ideas. Seminar a) Seminar b)lecture c) tutorial Match - Use chat to share your answers
- 5. Evaluating discussion skills 1) Discuss with a partner to find out about their ability to take part in group discussions in English (OxEAP p8)
- 6. 1. I am not very confident about speaking in groups 2. I am worried that I will say something stupid 3. I don’t see the importance of contributing my ideas. The teacher should tell me the correct answer 4. I am too slow by the time I think of what to say the conversation has moved on 5. In my country students are not expected to speak in class Common problems & Fears Put your hand up if any of these are true for you
- 7. 1. I am not very confident about speaking in groups the more you contribute the easier it gets 2. I am worried that I will say something stupid reading & preparing for seminars 3. I don’t see the importance of contributing my ideas. The teacher should tell me the correct answer you learn more by trying to articulate your understandings 4. I am too slow by the time I think of what to say the conversation has moved on this is difficult 5. In my country students are not expected to speak in class this is an important aspect of UK HE education Common problems & Fears Put your hand up if any of these are true for you
- 8. Task 2 exercise 1 p8 Listen to group discussion 1 Where are the students from ? 2 What is the main point each student makes about their education system? Put your answers in chat Today we are going to focus on questions Oxford EAP Unit 1 p8
- 9. UAE • Public schools – taught in Arabic • Private schools – taught in English & better facilities Korea • Most people go to state schools which are good • Very competitive – most people go to additional classes in the afternoons &big classes of 40 Brazil • Classes noisy & you need to pay to go to a good school Today we are going to focus on questions Oxford EAP Unit 1 p8 (Task 2 ex1 answers)
- 10. Task 2 exercise 2 Listen again and note down 6 more questions that are asked. Two have been done for you So these private schools – how are they different? It must be expensive, is it? Today we are going to focus on questions Oxford EAP Unit 1 p8
- 11. Task 2 exercise 2 Answers: So you have two education systems? So do you have to pay to go to the privates schools? What about in Korea? Is it a similar situation, or…? Are the classes big? What about the classes? Why? How is it different in Brazil? Anyway, what about your universities? Today we are going to focus on questions Oxford EAP Unit 1 p8
- 12. Open questions ( where many answers are possible) What , where, why, when who What are the most important universities in your country? Closed questions (yes /no answers) Do, Does, Is, Are Do you have to pay to go to private school? Asking Questions Question Forms : Information Questions
- 13. Asking Questions Question forms (continued OxEAP p9)
- 14. Complete the questions with do, does, is or are 1. Which the best university in your country? 2. You prefer studying individually or in groups? 3. Why you planning to study English? 4. How the university application system work? Put your answers in Chat Answering Questions Task 3 p9 exercise1
- 15. 1. Which is the best university in your country? 2. Do you prefer studying individually or in groups? 3. Why are you planning to study English? 4. How does the university application system work? Do, does, is or are Answering Questions Task 3 p9 exercise1 (answers)
- 16. Complete questions a-f with the following words: What, where, why, when, who, how which a. ___ is responsible for student welfare? b. ___ university system do you think is better ? c. ___ do you hope to learn this year? d. ___ do lectures start and _____ long are they? e. ___ do you hope to graduate? f. ___ is reading academic texts so difficult? Answering Questions P9 Task 3 exercise 2
- 17. a. Who is responsible for student welfare? b. Which university system do you think is better ? c. What do you hope to learn this year? d. When do lectures start and how long are they? e. When do you hope to graduate? f. Why is reading academic texts so difficult? Answering Questions P9 Task 3 exercise 2 (answers)
- 18. In groups, ask each other questions about teaching and learning in the University of Aberdeen. You could think about the following: Assessment Timetables Hours of study Lecturer expectations Answering Questions P9 Task 3 linked to exercise 3
- 19. Answering Questions Why are questions important in seminars?
- 20. - To understand other people’s ideas & thinking - To highlight a potential flaw in other people’s arguments or ideas - To develop your critical thinking skills Answering Questions Why are questions important in seminars?
- 21. - To understand other people’s ideas & thinking - To highlight a potential flaw in other people’s arguments or ideas - To develop your critical thinking skills Some example questions: What about that would seem to suggest a different approach? You make a lot of valid points but which do you think are the most important? You talk about stress as being more important could you break that down a bit? Answering Questions Why are questions important in seminars?