Using Video in Class
? Language tasks, communicative tasks in speaking, reading and writing ? General knowledge tasks Ø Read and answer the key questions on the coming video Ø Check what you already know y answering the questions Ø Prediction (judging by the title, what info will be included into the video) Ø Language focus – study the words, phrases, basic patterns Ø Focus on future knowledge – outline of concepts and knowledge bits to learn about Ø Initial discussion – answering personal questions, expressing opinion, working with statements, etc.
Ø Getting the main idea: o read the sentences and check true or false o watch and write brief answers o watch and choose the best answer to each question Ø Watching with the sound turned off: watch and answer the questions Ø Watching with the sound turned on and compare your notes Ø Watch and say whether your predictions were right or wrong Intensive viewing: § watch and fill in the blanks § watch and complete the sentences § watch and classify concepts § watch and get the figures (note-taking) § watch for facts and circle the best answer to each question § watch and tick true or false § watch and find details to choose the best answer to each question § watch and then put the events in order § watch and make brief notes, semantic props § putting words and phrases into the context § watch and match the information § watch to focus on the cultural message Language focus
Ø What do you think? o write your answers to the following questions o discuss your answers o share your ideas o prove, explain Ø Read the additional material, answer the questions and share your ideas Ø Based on the video segment and previous discussions single out the issues/problems Ø Talk about the related issues/problems/topics
EFL teaching principles for using video: Ø culturally-communicative viewing Ø culturally-communicative listening Ø intensive language observation Ø authentic and interactive viewing Ø previewing language focus Ø previewing communication focus Ø extensive viewing and speaking Ø segmentation of the material to be viewed
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