1. Content-based Instruction Richard Boyum US Embassy Bangkok Leslie Opp-Beckman University of Oregon

2. Topics, Session 07 Announcements Overview Activity 1: Graphic Organizers Definition, Rationale, Examples Activity 2: Resources More Examples Conclusion, Q & A

3. Announcements Videoconference #8 is July 29 (instead of July 22). Opening remarks today from University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer Hanoi is joining us today as well.

4. Overview, CBI… Started with language immersion education in Canada in 1965. Uses the target language as the vehicle through which subject matter content is learned. Combines specific content with language teaching goals.

5. Activity #1 Graphic Organizers Compare and Contrast http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/ See: Videoconference #7 links to the Everything ESL web site, “Graphic Organizers for Content Instruction”

6. What is Content? Academic or subjects across the curriculum. Personal interests. News, current events. Local activities. Intersect with projects. Text or multi-media.

7. Rationale Context-dependent and more “natural” or “authentic” in nature. Language is linked with meaning. Works well with critical thinking and cooperative (group) learning. Works well with large classes and integrated skills.

8. Examples Surveys and interviews. Songs and video. TPR Storytelling. Student research projects. Creative projects (school newspaper, posters, bulletin boards, stories, poems.)

9. Korat: Surathampitak School

12. Chaiyaphum: Satrichaiyaphum

15. Nongsaengthawinraj School

18. Mahachanachaiwithayakhom

21. Activity #2 Rank Order Resources  Print material (e.g. magazines)  Audio, video (e.g. stories, music) Images (e.g. photos, drawings)  Internet (web sites) Textbooks  Realia (e.g. food, toys)

22. Low and Hi-Tech Examples Newspapers and news web sites. Image, audio, and video. Drama, songs, treasure hunts, realia, web quests. Penpals, keypals, voicepals, exchange projects (iEARN).

23. Conclusions  Fits well with other approaches and strategies.  Can be implemented alongside existing curriculum.  Need not be expensive or time-consuming.  Supports real-life learning.

24. Content-based Instruction Richard Boyum US Embassy Bangkok Leslie Opp-Beckman University of Oregon