Assignment 1: Describe, Analyze & Adapt

1( 100分 )DECA Assignment 1: Describe, Analyze & Adapt

Directions: Choose an English classroom teaching activity. It can be one that is or is not mentioned in the course. Then describe, analyze and adapt it. The following questions are intended to guide you through the process.

Step 1 Describe

Describe the activity briefly. Use the following questions to help you.

1.     What is the name of the activity?

2.     Where did you find it?

3.     For whom is the activity most suited?

4.     What’s the purpose of the activity?

5.     What are the steps of the activity?

Step 2 Analyze

Analyze the activity carefully. Use the following questions to help you. Try to provide reasons for each answer.

1.     Is the purpose of the activity clear?

2.     Are the instructions of the activity clear?

3.     Is the activity suited for the specified learner group?

4.     Is the expected outcome likely to be achieved?

5.     What are some possible difficulties when implementing the activity?

Step 3 Adapt

Share two ways that you might adapt this activity to fit one of the following:

·      a different group of students

·      other learning objectives, or

·      a different classroom environment (technology, seating arrangement, class size, etc.).

For each way to adapt the activity, answer these two questions:

1.     How do you plan to adapt the chosen activity?

2.     Why do you plan to adapt it in this way?

A tip

Please proofread your assignment before you submit it. Make sure to correct any spelling and grammar mistakes you might have made. Also make sure all the ideas are clearly developed. Remember: In this course you are NOT ONLY learning how to design English classroom activities BUT ALSO improving your own English.

IMPORTANT: After you submit your assignment, you will receive assignments by other learners to grade. A grading rubric has been created to help you. Your submission will be graded by other learners too. What a wonderful learning opportunity! Grab it! Embrace it! Enjoy it!

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