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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?
