Using video in the classroom and for self- access 1
Dec 17, 2015
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Access UK project • using video with learners• developing content• learners’ evaluation• delivering contentWhere next?
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Life outside the classroom
For international students travelling to study in the UK … their success depends not just on what happens at university but also in the broader university or local community; they travel to study not just for an academic qualification but also for the language and cultural experience… They need to feel a ‘sense of belonging’ in their new environment and access to good support services and networks to ensure their academic success and positive experiences during their study.
HEA ( nd) International Student Lifecycle Resources Bank, http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/international-student-lifecycle
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Using sound and vision• culture with a small “c”
– “Here is not home!”• body language / facial expression• unfolding action and relationships• physical evidence
“Authentic” language / model phrases
Role Play
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Self-access• straightforward to deliver video online or over
networkInternational Students’ Guide to British Culture
• can be combined with interactive exercisese.g. Author Plus, Blackboard
Prepare for Success
• Can independent learners be active viewers?
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Talking points:EAP vs. “English outside the classroom”
self-access vs. class use
“authentic” vs. graded language
scenes vs. “talking heads”
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The listening tasks were at the right level of difficulty.
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The video helped me learn.
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The speaking activities were stimulating.
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I found the online materials user - friendly.
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I found the online materials useful.
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Learner comments:“It was a good idea to use non-English students asactors / actresses, which gives people awareness ofEnglish varieties. However, it could be better toinclude English students (at least one) as mainactors / actresses in all scenes. Or make somescenes with all English students.”
“If you provide script, it will be more helpful toreview the video footage.”
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Independent learning:• VLE for current students (CELT)
100 users• Departmental transition site (Education)
200 users• International recruitment (at acceptance of
offer)Up to 8,000 users