Flipping the Classroom: a New Strategy to Introduce Cultural Elements in Language Instruction Culture in Communicative Classroom Workshop at the University of Southern California Saturday, October 15, 2016
4 Steps to Improving Class Meaningful practice with the language Use textbook as a resource More fun activities Utilize class time more effectively
How?? Flip it! Students watch videos at home/in class Complete practice exercises in class Work collaboratively More time one-on-one with struggling students Encourage peer-to-peer tutoring Give students flexibility
STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING Start slowly Keep it simple Select material the students can learn independently Activate the at-home learning in class Class activities to take knowledge beyond basic and apply knowledge
ACCOUNTABILITY Completion and/or comprehension Activity at home Notes Questions/Quiz
Grammar Videos Short Students take the notes they need
Authentic Listening Online listening activities: more authentic material larger varieties of speakers and accents Culture videos from a variety of sources Commercials News clips TV shows Movies Interviews
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