It takes a lot of different skills working together with one another to communicate. To communicate successfully requires a good to great command of these skills. The infographic above highlights many of the different skill sets required to become a "perfect language learner". Is there anything missing? What do you feel is the most important skill when learning a language? Why? Today's class will offer you a chance to engage many of these different skill sets.
The lesson plan for today's class can be found below:
Day One: An Intro to EAP Communication Skills
Day One: An Intro to EAP Communication Skills
I. Attendance & Warm-Up Discussion
Please be sure to sign in. No signature, no proof of attendance.
Then we will have a short introductory discussion about the characteristics of good language learners.
II. Instruction IntroductionI will take the first few minutes of class to introduce myself. The presentation can be found here: Instructor Introduction. When I finish presenting, everyone should ask me a question.
III. Getting to Know One Another
Now it is your turn to introduce yourselves. You will have 10 minutes to prepare a short (1-2)
introductory speech. Feel free to use the questions found on this organizer. We will follow this procedure:
Then we will have a short introductory discussion about the characteristics of good language learners.
II. Instruction IntroductionI will take the first few minutes of class to introduce myself. The presentation can be found here: Instructor Introduction. When I finish presenting, everyone should ask me a question.
III. Getting to Know One Another
Now it is your turn to introduce yourselves. You will have 10 minutes to prepare a short (1-2)
introductory speech. Feel free to use the questions found on this organizer. We will follow this procedure:
- Someone will present
- Classmates will ask questions
- Repeat until we have covered everyone in class
IV. First Day Discussion: Rules, Grades & Expectations
After introductions, we'll spend a few minutes going over class rules and expectations. You can use this sheet as a reference.
After introductions, we'll spend a few minutes going over class rules and expectations. You can use this sheet as a reference.
V. Needs Analysis
Next, you will take a few minutes to fill out a short needs analysis. This will give me a better idea of your previous level of experience with English as well as the kinds of topics you would like to discuss in class over the course of the semester.
VI. Diagnostic Essay
The last thing we will do in class is the diagnostic essay. I would like you to read a short article on "Do It Yourself" biologists. Then you will have 30 minutes to write a short essay. The article and essay prompt can be found here.
Homework
Read the article, "Why Academics Stink at Writing" by Steven Pinker. As you read the article, please fill out this worksheet and bring it with you to class next week.
Next, you will take a few minutes to fill out a short needs analysis. This will give me a better idea of your previous level of experience with English as well as the kinds of topics you would like to discuss in class over the course of the semester.
VI. Diagnostic Essay
The last thing we will do in class is the diagnostic essay. I would like you to read a short article on "Do It Yourself" biologists. Then you will have 30 minutes to write a short essay. The article and essay prompt can be found here.
Homework
Read the article, "Why Academics Stink at Writing" by Steven Pinker. As you read the article, please fill out this worksheet and bring it with you to class next week.
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