staff orientation
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Introductions & Back Stories
Why are we here?
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Our Mission
Have Fun
Improve English
Build Connections
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Learning v. Acquisition
• Passive recipient of knowledge• Drills, workbooks – exercises for the
sake of work• No real life purpose to work
completed• Inauthentic
• Active Participant in Constructing knowledge
• Hands-on activities • Authentic, meaningful activities• Success = Engagement
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Language EngagementGoal = Confidence in speaking
Do• Ask questions• Repeat back what was said
(correctly)• Be silly & fun• Introduce vocabulary in a
meaningful, hand-on way• Provide positive feedback• Adjust conversation to meet the
student at their level
Do Not
• Drill• Show disappointment for a wrong
answer• Interrupt to correct• Expect the same output from all
students• Do most of the takling
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How We Teach:Goal =Engagement
Adjusting the Environment
Activities Props
Student Grouping
Physical space
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What do they have in common?
Robin Williams & Christopher Reeves
Al Gore & Tommy Lee Jones
Anthony Weiner & Josh Stuart
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Safety
• Sunscreen & Water• Heat Stroke – Susie• Will get kid’s bios (note swimming
level/allergies)• First aid kit (bring with you each day)• First aid stations at attractions• No diving in pool• Dinner in hotel lobby (no alcohol)
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Rules1.Be Safe2.Be Kind3.Be respectful of things
If correction is needed4. Adjust the environment/Change the interaction5. Private Conversation3. Give benefit of the doubt/understand cultural differences
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The Schedule What each day looks like
The Lesson Plans- Go through tub
- Meals- Address questions
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Teacher Checklist
• Antidotal Notes on each child• Use your own technology• Over-prepare each lesson
• Completion of Student Workbook• Ready for the Best Summer of your Life
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