Title 

 Notice. Focus. Learn.

[A workshop on how written languages in public spaces can be used for language learning]

 

 

 

Abstract

Look around you and what do you notice? Are there any texts, images or both texts and images in a single space? Are they presented in a specific language or combination of languages? Why do they exist? As consumers of the landscape, have you ever thought of bringing them into your classrooms? Join us and learn how you can use written languages in public spaces for language learning. They are not only freely available, but also, authentic!   

Session Objectives

By the end of this session, you should be able to: 

• Identify the different types of written languages that are found in public spaces 
• Analyze signs in public spaces using an adapted photographic analysis guide taken from the Library of Congress
• Examine how written languages in public spaces have been utilized in several classroom settings
• Create a simple lesson plan to share how you might potentially utilize written languages in public spaces for language learning  

 

 

Target audience

EFL and ESL teachers, online and traditional educators, or anyone who is interested in exploring how written languages in public spaces can be utilized for language learning. 

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Syllabus 

 

Weekly Content

  

Week 1   (Jan 8-14, 2017)

Orientation 

At the end of this session, you should be able to:

- Introduce yourself on Google Hangouts and pin your location online 

- Mention your motivations for joining this workshop 

- Familiarize yourself with the learning platforms 

 

Week 2  (Jan 15-21, 2017)

Introduction to the topic 

At the end of this session you should be able to:

- Understand the notion of "linguistic landscape" 

- Select photographs of written languages from public spaces and share them in Google Slides

 

Week 3   (Jan 22-28, 2017)

Photographic Analysis

At the end of this session, you should be able to: 

- Perform photographic analysis of written languages in the following spaces:

• streets

• restaurants

• educational institutions

- Categorize the written languages for classroom use  

 

Week 4  (Jan 29-Feb 4, 2017)

Lesson Ideas

At the end of this session, you should be able to:

- Discuss how written languages in public spaces have been used in classrooms drawing from selected reading materials.

- Generate ideas on how you might use written languages in public spaces, for your own classroom

 

Week 5  (Feb 5-11, 2017)

At the end of this session, you should be able to:

- Share your lesson plans and offer a critique of one another's ideas

- Reflect on our learning moments 

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Session Communication Tools

CANVAS, Google Hangout Air

 

 

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Potential Sponsors

IATEFL Research SIG, IATEFL Teacher Development SIG, CALL-IS (We need help for this part)

 

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Join this session

 

The action starts on Jan 8, 2017.

 

To join this group:      (edit this as required for your session)   From January 1st:   Go to: Click on "Join this Group".  Wait for your membership approval.

 

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Moderators

Moderators: Fill in the table for all session moderators and co-moderators. You can change or add to the list later. Co-moderators are expected to take part in the training session along with moderators.

 

Name (last, first)	Email address	Location (country of residence)	Biodata (not more than 50   words)	Picture
Suriati Abas	sabas@indiana.edu	United States of America	Suriati Abas is currently a Phd candidate in the department of Literacy, Culture and Language Education at Indiana University. She is also an associate instructor where she teaches composition courses to undergraduates. She received intensive training on curriculum, instruction and assessment from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her experiences of conducting pedagogy-related workshops and sharing innovative language learning ideas extend across several countries, mainly Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States. She has been awarded the “Associate of Academy of Singapore Teachers” in the year 2012 for her outstanding contributions to the professional development of educators.
Richard Smith	richard.smith@wananga.ac.nz	New Zealand	Richard Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Indigenous Graduate Studies at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatāne since July 2013. Prior to this he was employed in the Work, Learning and Leadership area of the Faculty of Education at Monash University in Australia.He was made a Fellow of the New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society (NZEALS). He has been on the national councils of two national professional organisations in Aotearoa (NZEALS and NZARE, and was a former Vice President of NZARE), He is currently back on the NZARE Council 2013 onwards.
Teo Lian Choon	mathematicslover@hotmail.com	Argentina	Teo Lian Choon is a curriculum developer in Mendoza, Argentina. She also teaches Mandarin as a foreign language to Argentines in a language school. She has been actively involved in promoting both English and Mandarin languages. She is currently working on creating bilingual books in Mandarin- Spanish for both children and adult learners.

 

Primary Contact:

 

Statement of commitment: Each moderator and co-moderator should request access to this wiki. Once access is granted, each moderator should type the words "I agree" and  his/her name to show understanding of and acceptance of the following statement (***No one should sign the statement of commitment for another person.***):

 

I understand that session moderators are required to participate in the 4-week moderators' training session from October 16 until November 13, 2016. The EVO session will be offered between January 8 and February 12, 2017. I understand that EVO sessions are free of advertising and no commercial sponsorship is allowed. Finally, I understand that EVO sessions are free and open to all, and that no academic credit may be given for participation.

 

The other members will indicate their statement of commitment once they have access. Thanks.

I agree - Suriati Abas

I agree - Teo Lian Choon

 

 

 

 

 

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