distance learning foundation

Distance Learning Foundation

With support from the U.S. Embassy RELOand TOT Public Company Limited

Bangkok, Thailand

Preparing our Students for the ASEAN Community with the 5Cs

Session 2: Critical Thinking

Goals of Session 2

> To review the 5Cs and how it plays a role in AEC 2015

> To recap culture and collaboration as foundations for the series with some examples of culture bags and thought projects

> To further explore the role of critical thinking in the ASEAN community

> To begin planning for the culminating final project you will present in the last session

Let's Review!

Culture Collaboration Critical ThinkingCreative Thinking Communication

For each site, please pick 1 or 2 of the Cs to describe. Then, give an example from your experience as a

teacher or student.

(2 min)

“Culture

Bag”

But first…

Quick Review: Features of Culture

Dress styles

Foods

Holiday customs The role of family

Concept of self

Literature

MusicReligious rituals

Any more?

yourviet.blogspot.com A brief activity first…

Quick Activity:Features of Culture

(Handout)

Pick 2 to 3 features of culture. Give an example for your country and another ASEAN country.

Then, let’s share what we have.

(2 min)

Role of Family

Music

Values

Concept of self

Foods

Literature

“My Culture in a Bag”

Your Turn:More Bags or Boxes?

If you tried this activity in your class, please share what you have done.

If you were to do this, what would you do? What would you change or add?

(2 min)

exploring CULTURE

Why is this activity important for your students?

What can they learn from this?

(1 min)

Culture and Collaboration“Thought Project”

(In groups of 4 to 6)

You are assigned to interview people of a different culture and background.

You then have to produce a visual document of your interviews and present it to class.

And...

Culture and Collaboration“Thought Project”

(In groups of 4 to 6)

Who would you interview? Where would you go?

What would you ask them?

What kind of visual document would you prepare as a group?

(a brief excerpt from video first) (3 min)

Jobs in the AEC:Critical Thinking

A Contest!

Each site must come up with as many jobs* (not industries) as possible –

in 2 minutes!

Think first: What kind of jobs are needed now and will be needed more

in AEC 2015?

Jobs in the AEC:Critical Thinking

What is the job title for this position? How do you know?

“Able to handle creative jobs. Well-versed in Photoshop or any graphic

programs. 1-3 years work experience in advertising graphic design a plus.

Willing to learn new technology.”

Jobs in the AEC:Critical Thinking

“Holds a tertiary degree in English translation or professional certificate. Has

knowledge of legal terminologies. Has excellent communication skills in written and

spoken English. Familiar with Burmese culture.”

What is the job title for this position? How do you know?

Jobs in the AEC:Critical Thinking

“Undertake day-to-day clinical duties. Refer staff to & follow-up with outside specialists.

Advise on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, & medical evacuations. Ensure

availability of medical supplies.”

What is thejob title for this position? How do you know?

Jobs in the AEC:Critical Thinking

Each site think of two job descriptions (about 3 bulletpoints). Then, have the other sites

guess the job title.

Your Turn: Guessing Game

(3 min)

Exploring Critical Thinking

How was this activity applying critical thinking?

(2 min)

Exploring Critical Thinking

What would you add to this to further explore critical thinking as a project in

your classroom?

How can you emphasize the importance of the AEC in this type of

activity?

(3 min)

Exploring Critical Thinking“Thought to Writing Project”

Technology Issues in Classrooms

(2 min)

List some of the issues or problems your classroom or school has with

technology…

Exploring Critical Thinking“Thought to Writing Project”

Technology Issues in Classrooms

(3 min)

Why do these issues exist? What can be done to reach a solution?

Exploring Critical Thinking“Thought to Writing Project”

Technology Issues in Classrooms

(What are the goals of the project? Who should students contact? What kind of information should they gather

and how?)

With these ideas in mind, brainstorm a collaborative project you would have your

students complete and present to the school board.

(3 min -- Handout)

Your Final ProjectA Culmination

Project-based Learning with the 5Cs

Culture Collaboration

Critical Thinking Creative Thinking

Communication

ASEAN & your students in the 21st century

Your Final ProjectA Culmination

1. Goal: To present a project that integrates the 5Cs & their role in ASEAN

Project-based Learning with the 5Cs

Now it's time to brainstorm and write your 2. objectives and 3. strategies.

(...)

Your Final ProjectA Culmination

Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Timed

Objectives: write up to 3 objectives(What are specific actions you want to do to achieve

your goal?)

Strategies: write up to 2 per objective(How will you achieve these objectives?)

(3 min-handout)

Wrap - Up

What are some new ideas you will try in your classroom before the next session?

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