Autonomous Language Learning-A ​

EDGE Code
All levels
Term
Spring
Class Time
Tues & Thurs Period 3
Instructor
Fischer
Description
This course aims to equip students with language learning strategies to take charge of their own language acquisition, and to prepare for study abroad experiences. Students will identify their learning styles, and will develop personal strategies for language learning beyond the classroom. In group and class discussions, students will repeat a cycle of setting goals, planning learning activities, and reflecting on the results. This will provide opportunities to express opinions and ideas with classmates in English. Projects will use the internet and other resources identified by the students and the instructor. Students will focus mostly on their listening and speaking skills.
Level: All levels
Schedule
  • Lesson 1: Orientation, learning style and language learning strategies inventory
  • Lesson 2: Self-assessment [before], TED talk
  • Lesson 3: Introduction to the 5-steps Reflexive Cycle and SMART. Demonstration and planning 1
  • Lesson 4: Demo II
  • Lesson 5: Review activities and 5-steps Reflexive cycle and planning 2
  • Lesson 6: Demo III and Term Project introduction
  • Lesson 7: Review activities and planning 3
  • Lesson 8: Review activities and planning 4
  • Lesson 9: Demo IV
  • Lesson 10: Review activities and planning 4
  • Lesson 11: Preparation for the Term Project
  • Lesson 12 & 13: Mini presentations by students
  • Lesson 14: Self-assessment [after] and reflection
  • *Lessons and assignments are subject to change.
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Homework
It is important to review previous lessons and complete assignments and homework by the due dates. Each assignment will prepare students for subsequent activities. 
Materials
No textbook is required for this course.
Grading
10% Attendance and class participation
90 % for assignments　
  • 48%: 5-steps Reflexive cycle Worksheets (12 pts each x 4) ,
  • 30%: Presentation,
  • 10%: Self-assessments [Before and After], and
  • 2%: Learning style inventory and Learning strategies inventory
***5 %: Self-Access participations as extra