1) Learn technology related vocabulary through discussion and problem solving exercises in groups
2) Develop effective group work skills
3) Learn practical conversational phrases on a weekly basis in order to enhance fluency
概要:
Students have a phrase learning requirement which is key to their success on the course. This phrase learning requirement is designed to accelerate fluency and preparation for this requirement will take between 1/4 and 1/2 of the course.. Students have a phrase based learning requirement for each two week period which will be tested at the end of each semester. A separate textbook "Technology 1"is provided to develop functional communication skills in a tech related setting. The chapters are designed to stimulate interest with tech related material and with problem solving exercises for pairs and groups. The material and exercises are but a curious vehicle for delivering vocabulary.. Students have a vocabulary based learning requirement for each two week period and this will be tested at the end of each semester.
授業の進め方・方法:
Each two week period will start with an introduction of 20 phrases for students to memorize and some pair work to help solidify these items. On each third week these phrases will be tested in a 5/10 minute written quiz. In the text there are 15 chapters to be completed during the year so 3/4 chapters will be covered in each quarter. One chapter will be covered over each two week period, along with 20 suggested vocabulary for review. Each chapter includes exercises on reading, writing, speaking and listening which will be selected based on their level of curiosity and practical use.
注意点:
Problem solving in groups will be key to success with the texts. Students are expected to work together and support each other so that each class can work through the text at a good pace. Emrace importance of memorization, it is a fact of language learning which can't be escaped. I have prepared sentences carefully to make memorization requirements as useful and as interesting as possible. Please keep a mature attitude in class and consider what kind pf approach will serve you well in future employment or research. Insisting to work by oneself, sleeping, daydreaming, having long unrelated conversations, working on reports for other classes etc. is not team work and may drag your classmates down. Classes wil allow some time for socializing through the use of English, please take advantage of these opportunities for your own enjoyment. Any testing will be predicatable to a certain extent and not so mysterious so please take advantage of my preparation advice.
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授業内容 |
週ごとの到達目標 |
前期 |
1stQ |
1週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 1 Ch1 - Technology & Society |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for the early morning, going out, commuting, and office mornings.
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2週 |
Compare tech innovations with adjectives and adverbs. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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3週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 2 Ch2 - Studying Technology |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for the classroom, for chores, for lunch, for meeting prep.
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4週 |
Describe what you are studying using present simple and present continuous. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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5週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 3 Ch3 - Design |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for meetings, classroom afternoons, exams, arriving home
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6週 |
Become versitle with question formation to understand a design. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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7週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 4 Ch4 - Technology in Sport |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for cooking, dinnertime, bedtime
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8週 |
Make recommendations. Speak about materials; used to, used for, made of, made from. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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2ndQ |
9週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 5 Ch5 - Appropriate Technology |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for agreeing, disagreeing, misunderstanding, for secrets.
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10週 |
Use time clauses to explain the way mechanisms work. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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11週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 6 Ch6 - Crime Fighting & Security |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for asking for help, apologising, saying thankyou, for congratulating.
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12週 |
Use informal language to find and exchange information. Describe equipment function. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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13週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 7 Ch7 - Manufacturing |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for flattering, for encouragement, for empathizing.
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14週 |
Find out how common products are made. Use present passive and compound nouns. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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15週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 8 Ch8 - Transport |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for expressing happiness, fun, humour, and sadness.
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16週 |
Ch8 - Make predictions using will, may, might. Find out more about cars of the future. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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後期 |
3rdQ |
1週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 9 Ch9 - Skyscrapers |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for anger, frustration, fear, & surprise
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2週 |
Describe safety signs and give safety advice. Research to find out about skyscrapers. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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3週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 10 Ch10 - Medical Technology |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for describing people's character, looks, personality etc.
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4週 |
Explain medical devices using relative clauses. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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5週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 11 Ch11 - Personal Entertainment |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases to describe ourselves, desires, weather, seasons, disasters.
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6週 |
Use should and shouldn't to give advice. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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7週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 12 Ch12 - Information Technology |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for greetings, first meetings, small talk, goodbyes.
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8週 |
Use past passive to talk about the worlds most powerful computers. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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4thQ |
9週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 13 Ch13 - Telecommunications |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for describing childhood, hobbies, family, residence.
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10週 |
Use both past simple and present perfect to make explanations. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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11週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 14 Ch14 - Careers in Technology |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for personal questions, parties, reunions, karaoke, drinks
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12週 |
Discuss and read about technology jobs and their requirements. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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13週 |
Phrase Learning Challenge 15 Ch15 - The Future of Technology |
* Learn and remember 20 phrases for hotsprings, kimono wearing, tatami, japanese food.
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14週 |
Use phrasal verbs to discuss predictions about technology. |
* Learn and remember 20 tech related words from each chapter.
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15週 |
REVIEW |
Prepare for the final test.
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16週 |
REVIEW |
Prepare for the final test.
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