User:GraceLGong

mini-course

Topic A common vocabulary problem: confusion between 'view', 'perspective', 'viewpoint' and 'point of view'.

Target group Adult FL learners, with IELTS of 6.5 and above, probably doing an MA in English or Education.

Difficulty level This mini-course is fairly hard. The topic is very relevant to MA students, but difficult; it is not clear how far (a) the four words are used identically by all speakers, or (b) the patterns can be explained easily. The topic became far harder as I designed the materials!!! This will probably happen to you when you become designers.

Learning The object is not initial teaching; learners are assumed to know the words already, but to be confused about how to use them effectively.

Outcomes

Increased awareness of differences and similarities in meaning. Increased ability to establish meanings and acceptability in written English. Increased awareness of what is appropriate in academic assessed assignments. Description The demonstration consists of 4 related activity blocks that I have called (in a very old-fashioned way) 'exercises'. These are accessed separately by clicking on the menu.

The focus is on writing (mostly formal writing). A linear tutorial approach, with a Discussion board, has been adopted, largely because it makes it easier to demonstrate the methods used and because it suits the requirements of a small remedial learning program.

A range of formats and authoring methods has intentionally been used, to show what is required for the project.

The aim has been to use straightforward, simple techniques which MA students can use (and which they will learn during the academic module), but at the same time to show how these can genuinely be made to work educationally.

Doing the mini-course Give yourself about an hour to an hour and a half. Please follow the sequence: Introduction - Test1 - Exercises - Test2.

Introduction Problem.htm (2.697 Kb) Introduction Design Notes Introduction Design Notes.doc (21 Kb) Perspective test 1 Please take the test before starting the exercises. If you make a mistake, or get the procedure wrong, you can retake it. REMEMBER to SAVE as you finish each answer. 'Perspective' (Ex. 1) Perspective 1 (4.861 Kb) 1 Design Notes 1 Design Notes (29.5 Kb) 'Perspective' (Ex. 2) Perspective 2 (3.567 Kb) 2 Design Notes 2 Design Notes (26.5 Kb) 'Viewpoint' & 'point of view' (Ex. 3) Viewpoint2.ppt (54 Kb) 3 Design Notes 3 Design Notes (25.5 Kb) 'Perspective' (Ex. 4) Perspective_4-1.htm (4.89 Kb) 4 Design Notes Perspective 4 Design Notes.doc (27 Kb) Perspective test 2 This is your post-test. You can take it several times, until you are sure about your answers. Test 1 & 2 Design Notes Perspective tests Design Notes.doc (22 Kb)