Παρουσίαση/Προβολή

(ENL611) -  Αικατερίνη Κουρκουλή

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The seminar focuses on acquainting students with the underpinnings of collaborative learning theories and their practical applications to the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL). Students engage in designing Project Based Learning activities that integrate communication, negotiation, leadership and group management skills as well as creating collaborative learning environments such as online Learning Communities/Communities of Inquiry and evaluating them.

Aims: The overall purpose of this seminar is to provide students with theoretical and practical awareness of Collaborative Learning approaches for the EFL classroom. Students are provided with the opportunity to develop their own activities and materials as well as get insights into actual materials and activities from the field.

 

Objectives: By the end of the seminar, students are expected to be able to:

• Become aware of the rationale, theoretical background, definitions, concepts and types of collaborative learning.
• Develop a critical understanding of Social Constructivism and instructional frameworks considered to promote collaborative learning, particularly in view of their implications for the teaching practice.
• Develop insights about the configurations of Project-Based Learning as well as the challenges and opportunities pertaining to its implementation.
• Familiarize themselves with the rationale for online Learning Communities/Communities of Inquiry/Practice and their implications for practice.
• Apply collaborative learning methods and teaching techniques in the light of specific goals and objectives

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Σάββατο 26 Νοεμβρίου 2022