Kia ora,
I am glad to have a chance to write to you again after putting everything off for some time.
In this chance I'd like to share tips to teach Listening skills to students. The tips are based on what I have experienced.
First, be ready with the aims or objectives of your lesson.
You might like to copy the following template I get from Oregon University:
Action
Plan
Name:
Date:
1)
Course description:
Name of course:
Number of students:
Age of students:
Language level of students:
Amount of time you meet per week:
Other information:
2)
Describe your project:
3) What are the learning objectives
(with measurable outcomes) for this project? (In other words, what will the
students be able to do at the end of this project and how will you measure
that?)
4)
Why would you like to implement this project?
5)
What are the benefits you anticipate from the project?
6)
What challenges do you expect to face from the project?
7)
How will you address the challenges described in Question 6?
8)
Describe the steps and timeline (schedule) of implementing your project.
9)
How will you assess the project? (Please provide a detailed plan for
assessment and/or a rubric)
Second, make sure that you have the listening material to share.
One of the websites you can turn to is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/
Third, be ready with a hand out of the transcript with some words taken out from it. Note: the words could be words that you think your students need most for their coming lesson or that you think are the academic words they have to learn.
Fourth, check an recheck the MP3 file and the player (tape recorder or computer) so that you won't have problems when playing them.
Five, improvise if you have problems! Technology is not designed to hamper you. It is just a tool. Be innovative and creative! Show your energy to your students! After all, your students and you yourself are the energy of the class. (^_^)
Good luck.
P.S. I attach the transcript as well as the MP3 file for you in your email. You can use the link of the Six-minute BBC(http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/) if you want to have more listening materials. The methods of teaching are up to you. Remember to innovate and create synergy with your students!
