English Course Introduction. Content Course description in briefCourse description in brief Course FeaturesCourse Features Course plan, Unit plan, Unit.

EnglishEnglish

Course Introduction

Course Introduction

ContentContent

• Course description in briefCourse description in brief• Course FeaturesCourse Features• Course plan, Unit plan, Unit testCourse plan, Unit plan, Unit test• Examination and Evaluation strategyExamination and Evaluation strategy• Student Resource DiskStudent Resource Disk• CMS – the Internet Learning PortalCMS – the Internet Learning Portal• How to be How to be successfulsuccessful with Top with Top

Notch/Summit in FPT UniversityNotch/Summit in FPT University

6 Levels 6 Levels • Level 1: Top Notch Fundamentals

• Level 2: Top Notch 1

• Level 3: Top Notch 2

• Level 4: Top Notch 3

• Level 5: Summit 1

• Level 6: Summit 2 (BA, FB)

Correlations to International Correlations to International Standards and TestsStandards and Tests

http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/topnotch/correlations/TN_Summit_corrs_intltests.pdf

DescriptionDescription

• Dynamic course for Dynamic course for international international communicationcommunication

• Focuses on the natural language that Focuses on the natural language that people people reallyreally speak speak

• Provides students with an opportunity to Provides students with an opportunity to confirm their own progress at the end of confirm their own progress at the end of every easy-to-learn lesson every easy-to-learn lesson

Key featuresKey features

• Essential model conversations that make Essential model conversations that make key social language key social language unforgettableunforgettable and and easy to personalize easy to personalize

• "Top Notch Interactions" is a "Top Notch Interactions" is a unique step-unique step-by-step discussion builderby-step discussion builder that that guarantees success guarantees success

• Super CD containing both self-study Super CD containing both self-study audio and audio and interactive exercisesinteractive exercises motivates motivates students after classstudents after class

Other Distinguishing Features Other Distinguishing Features

• Concise two-page integrated skills Concise two-page integrated skills lessons, each designed for one class lessons, each designed for one class sessionsession

• Clear communication goals for every Clear communication goals for every lessonlesson

• Confirmation of student’s progress at the Confirmation of student’s progress at the end of each class sessionend of each class session

• Practical content designed for the real Practical content designed for the real communicative needs of today’s studentcommunicative needs of today’s student

• An unparalleled array of supplementary An unparalleled array of supplementary materials to provide the flexibility needed materials to provide the flexibility needed for any teaching situationfor any teaching situation

Make English Make English UnforgettableUnforgettable

• Multiple exposures to new Multiple exposures to new languagelanguage

• Numerous opportunities to Numerous opportunities to practice itpractice it

• Intensive, systematic Intensive, systematic recyclingrecycling

A user-friendly instructional designA user-friendly instructional design

Concise two-page lessonsConcise two-page lessons

each designed for one class each designed for one class sessionsession

MotivationMotivation

Students confirm their progress at Students confirm their progress at the end of each class session.the end of each class session.

Course planCourse plan

• Unit 1Unit 1• Unit 2Unit 2• Unit 3Unit 3• Unit 4Unit 4• Unit 5Unit 5

• Unit 6Unit 6• Unit 7Unit 7• Unit 8Unit 8• Unit 9Unit 9• Unit 10Unit 10

Mid-term Examination

Final Examination

Course duration: 140 periods

Unit plan Unit plan (Top Notch)(Top Notch)

1.1. PreviewPreview

2.2. Lesson 1Lesson 1

3.3. Lesson 2Lesson 2

4.4. Lesson 3Lesson 3

5.5. Lesson 4Lesson 4

6.6. Additional Activities & TVAdditional Activities & TV

7.7. Checkpoint & Unit TestCheckpoint & Unit Test

Textbook, CD, workbook

Textbook, CD, workbook,

Teacher resource disk, Copy and Go }

Copy and Go/TV

7 slots, 2 periods per slot

Unit plan Unit plan (Summit)(Summit)

1.1. PreviewPreview

2.2. Lesson 1Lesson 1

3.3. Lesson 2Lesson 2

4.4. Lesson 3Lesson 3

5.5. Lesson 4Lesson 4

6.6. Writing & TVWriting & TV

7.7. Checkpoint & Unit TestCheckpoint & Unit Test

Textbook, CD, workbook

Textbook, CD, workbook,

Teacher resource disk, }TV

7 slots, 2 periods per slot

Course planCourse plan

See course plan on CMSSee course plan on CMS

Mid-term and Final ExamsMid-term and Final Exams

• 4 sections4 sections– Listening skillsListening skills– Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading

comprehension skillscomprehension skills– Writing skillsWriting skills– Speaking skills ( Final only)Speaking skills ( Final only)

• Mid-term exam coverage: Mid-term exam coverage: unit 1 – 5, and unit 1 – 5, and additional reading if applicableadditional reading if applicable

• Final exam coverage: the full courseFinal exam coverage: the full course• Important: at least 80% class attendance Important: at least 80% class attendance

is required to take final examinationis required to take final examination

Evaluation StrategyEvaluation Strategy

• Participation (PA) 10%Participation (PA) 10%

• Unit tests score (average)Unit tests score (average) (UT) 20%(UT) 20%

• Mid-term Examination scoreMid-term Examination score (ME) 30%(ME) 30%

• Final Examination scoreFinal Examination score (FE) 40%(FE) 40%

• Final result: 10% PA + 20%UT + 30% ME + 40%FE = Final result: 10% PA + 20%UT + 30% ME + 40%FE = 100%100%

• Completion criteriaCompletion criteria

a) Final result >=5 & Final Exam Score >=4 anda) Final result >=5 & Final Exam Score >=4 and

b) Each part of final exam must be >0. b) Each part of final exam must be >0.

1. If not meet a), students must retake all parts of the 1. If not meet a), students must retake all parts of the exam.exam.

2. If meet a); but not b), students must retake the failed 2. If meet a); but not b), students must retake the failed parts only.parts only.

What’s in server’s resourcesWhat’s in server’s resources

• For each unitFor each unit– Audio tracksAudio tracks– Unit resourceUnit resource – for lesson activities – for lesson activities– Activity Materials (copy and go)Activity Materials (copy and go) – for lesson – for lesson

consolidation, at the end of each lesson or in consolidation, at the end of each lesson or in the additional activity sessionthe additional activity session

– TV Activity worksheetTV Activity worksheet Material for the TV session for unit Material for the TV session for unit consolidationconsolidation

– Super CD Super CD - interactive exercises- interactive exercises– Workbook Workbook – the scanned copy– the scanned copy

Student are required to download these materials to the Student are required to download these materials to the laptop and be ready for doing activities in classroom, laptop and be ready for doing activities in classroom, follow teacher’s instructionfollow teacher’s instruction

Server’s resourcesServer’s resources

Server’s resourcesServer’s resources

• Audio track• Unit resourceUnit resource

– Extra reading– GrammarGrammar– WritingWriting– Pop songPop song– ......

• TV Activity worksheetTV Activity worksheet• Super CDSuper CD• Copy and GoCopy and Go• WorkbookWorkbook

Super CDSuper CD

Numerous interactive practices for each unitNumerous interactive practices for each unit

CMS - Internet Learning PortalCMS - Internet Learning Portal

• http://cms-hcm.fpt.edu.vnhttp://cms-hcm.fpt.edu.vn

What’s on CMSWhat’s on CMS

• Course Management SystemCourse Management System• Provide resources, forum, assignment, quiz, wiki, Provide resources, forum, assignment, quiz, wiki,

and moreand more• Go to English CategoryGo to English Category

Click on a course

What’s on CMSWhat’s on CMS

• Forum: for discussion, student/faculty interactionForum: for discussion, student/faculty interaction• Course intro, course plan, Unit testCourse intro, course plan, Unit test• Mid-term and final Examination on ExamMid-term and final Examination on Exam

What’s on Companion websiteWhat’s on Companion website

• Companion websiteCompanion website– Additional exercisesAdditional exercises– PuzzlePuzzle– Teacher resourcesTeacher resources

• PronunciatorPronunciator– [IPA][IPA]– Native voiceNative voice

How to be successful with How to be successful with Top Notch/Summit in Top Notch/Summit in

FPT UniversityFPT University

How to be successful with How to be successful with Top Notch/Summit in Top Notch/Summit in

FPT UniversityFPT University

Student’s preparationStudent’s preparation

• Prior to the coursePrior to the course– Laptop with appropriate software and Laptop with appropriate software and

learning resources (PDF reading and learning resources (PDF reading and noting tool)noting tool)

– Student’s book with CDStudent’s book with CD– Additional resource on FUHCM serverAdditional resource on FUHCM server– Be familiar with online learning portal, Be familiar with online learning portal,

companion website companion website

Student’s preparationStudent’s preparation

• Prior to the class sessionsPrior to the class sessions– Complete all homework, assignments,Complete all homework, assignments,

– Be familiar with the new lessons by the next Be familiar with the new lessons by the next

class sessions,class sessions,

– Get the laptop ready for use in class, be Get the laptop ready for use in class, be

prepared with necessary learning resourcesprepared with necessary learning resources

Make use of student’s book, Make use of student’s book, workbook,workbook,CD, CMS, CD, CMS, companion website, companion website, and additional materialsand additional materials

During the class sessionsDuring the class sessions

– Be active learningBe active learning

– Take all opportunities to practice English Take all opportunities to practice English in Communication with the support of the in Communication with the support of the teachers and the interaction of classmatesteachers and the interaction of classmates

– Ask questions when unclearAsk questions when unclear

– Give positive feedback when needed Give positive feedback when needed

– Be polite, and respectful in behaviorBe polite, and respectful in behavior

– Use the laptop only for learning activities Use the laptop only for learning activities and follow teacher’s instructionand follow teacher’s instruction

– More rules .. according to University More rules .. according to University policypolicy

– Carry books to class and may use pencil Carry books to class and may use pencil to note on student’s bookto note on student’s book

Guidelines to successGuidelines to success

• Be familiar with resources, software Be familiar with resources, software tools, CMS, companion website before tools, CMS, companion website before the coursethe course

• Be prepared for each classroom sessionBe prepared for each classroom session• Be active and communicative in Be active and communicative in

classroomclassroom• Do all homework on time, Do all homework on time,

do exercises/puzzles on the companion do exercises/puzzles on the companion websitewebsite

• Make use of other materialsMake use of other materials• Take opportunities to practice EnglishTake opportunities to practice English• Take your time to improve your accentTake your time to improve your accent

Top Notch/SummitTop Notch/SummitMakes English UnforgettableMakes English Unforgettable

Takes you to a Takes you to a Successful CareerSuccessful Career