Critical Thinking with TED B
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EDGE Code
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EDGE IID
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Term
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Summer
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Class Time
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Tue Period 3 & Thur Period 3
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Instructor
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Fischer
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Description
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The course activities will challenge students to grapple with the key concepts of various global topics in spoken English. Critical and creative thinking will be encouraged through discussions.
Lessons: Lessons focus on listening strategies using TED Talks followed by group discussions to expand students working vocabulary and communication skills. Students will lead class discussions. Level: Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate |
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Schedule
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Lesson 1: Orientation and introduction to TED Talk activities
Lesson 2 & 3: TED assignment demonstrations Lesson 4 & 5: Students lead TED activities by team 1 Lesson 6 & 7: Students lead TED activities by team 2 Lesson 8: Students lead TED activities by team 3 Lesson 9: Students lead TED activities by team 4 Lesson 10: Wrap up activities, course evaluation and reflection *Lessons and assignments are subject to change. |
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Homework
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It is important to review previous lessons and complete assignments and homework by the due dates. Each assignment will prepare students for subsequent activities.
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Materials
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No textbook purchase is necessary.
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Grading
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10% Attendance and participation
90 % for assignments [60 % worksheets (6 points x 10), 30 % TED group assignments |