English Capacity Training: Leveraging Assets for Maximum Impact May 19, 2016 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Panel: Mr. Jacob Heinrich, RMIT Dr. Vu Thi Tu Anh, MOET Moderator: Mr. James Cervin, ASU

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum Session Agenda Mr. James Cervin ”Expanding English Acquisition Beyond the University Classroom” Mr. Jacob Heinrich “Benchmarking English Proficiency” Dr. Vu Thi Tu Anh Panel Discussion Question and Answer May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Expanding English Acquisition Beyond the University Classroom The ELL (English Language Learner) Classroom Language Learning in Adulthood From Pedagogy to Andragogy Mimicking an Authentic Learning Environment The English Ecosystem on University Campuses in Vietnam May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Moving Past the ELL Classroom Language is Learned in the Classroom, BUT it is ACQUIRED beyond the classroom walls. Rote Learning in Beginner Levels Drilling, Repetition, Call and Response A Language is not “Canned” Getting Over the “Plateau” May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Language Learning in Adulthood Childhood Is it easier? Not Aware of Mistakes Aware of Learning Environment? Low Affective Filter Adulthood – Is it more difficult? – Hyper-aware of Mistakes –Highly Aware of Environment – High Affective Filter May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum The Affective Filter * Krashen, S. (1982). Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course, 3rd. Ed. New York: Rutledge. May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Moving From Pedagogy to Andragogy “Ped” is Greek for Child Top-Bottom Instruction “Andr” is Greek for Man Bottom-Top Instruction Moving ELLs From: Teacher-Centered to: Student-Centered to: Self-Directed May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Andragogic Principles in English Instruction 1. English Learners Should be Directly Involved in the Planning and Evaluation Stages of Their Instruction. 2. Build Language on Experience and Prior Learning. 3. What is the Immediate Impact of Learning English? 4. English Instruction Should be Problem-Centered not Content-Oriented. *Adapted from: Knowles, M. (1984). The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species, 3rd. Ed. Houston, Tx: Gulf Publishing. May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Mimicking Authentic Learning Environments Making English a Part of Everyday Life Taking Advantage of English Clubs and Activities Using Technology to Enhance Learning Being a Self-Directed Learner May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum What Should an English Ecosystem Look Like on University Campuses in Vietnam? Classroom Instruction English-only Activities and Clubs Emphasis on Moving Learners to be Self-Directed Encourage English Usage to be Part of Everyday Life Create Authentic Learning Environments May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Benchmarking English Proficiency -Mr. Jacob Heinrich May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum I’m off to uni! First Slide Title I got an IELTS 6.5!!!! Now what? This is some text for the first slide May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

English Proficiency Benchmarking Entry Levels Vs Exit Levels What Happens in Between? What Skills are Needed to Perform in a University Setting? How Best to Encourage the Expansion of Language Outside of a Regular Class? Challenges of a Homogenous Student Base May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum RMIT – Our Experience All English Campus Content and Language Integrated Learning Student Groups Student Support – SLAMS International Students May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum Outcomes Graduates with Skills Confidence Communicators Employability Work Ready Global Citizens May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

Zone of Proximal Development Adapted From: Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum Discussion May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum Thank You! Mr. Jacob Heinrich, RMIT; jake.heinrich@rmit.edu.vn Dr. Vu Thi Tu Anh, MOET; vtanh@moet.edu.vn Mr. James Cervin, ASU; james.cervin@asu.edu May 19, 2016 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum