Content-based Instruction Richard Boyum US Embassy Bangkok Leslie Opp-Beckman University of Oregon.

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Content-based Instruction

Richard Boyum

US Embassy Bangkok

Leslie Opp-Beckman

University of Oregon

Topics, Session 07

• Announcements

• Overview

• Activity 1: Graphic Organizers

• Definition, Rationale, Examples

• Activity 2: Resources

• More Examples

• Conclusion, Q & A

Announcements

• Videoconference #8 is July 29(instead of July 22).

• Opening remarks today from University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer

• Hanoi is joining us todayas well.

Overview, CBI…

• Started with language immersion education in Canada in 1965.

• Uses the target language as the vehicle through which subject matter content is learned.

• Combines specific content with language teaching goals.

Activity #1

Graphic Organizers

Compare and Contrast

http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/

See: Videoconference #7 links to the Everything ESL web site,

“Graphic Organizers forContent Instruction”

What is Content?

• Academic or subjects across the curriculum.

• Personal interests.

• News, current events.

• Local activities.

• Intersect with projects.

• Text or multi-media.

Rationale

• Context-dependent and more “natural” or “authentic” in nature.

• Language is linked with meaning.

• Works well with critical thinking and cooperative (group) learning.

• Works well with large classes and integrated skills.

Examples

• Surveys and interviews.

• Songs and video.

• TPR Storytelling.

• Student research projects.

• Creative projects (school newspaper, posters, bulletin boards, stories, poems.)

Korat: Surathampitak School

Chaiyaphum: Satrichaiyaphum

Nongsaengthawinraj School

Mahachanachaiwithayakhom

Activity #2

Rank Order ResourcesPrint material (e.g. magazines)Audio, video (e.g. stories, music)

• Images (e.g. photos, drawings)Internet (web sites)

•TextbooksRealia (e.g. food, toys)

Low and Hi-Tech Examples

• Newspapers and news web sites.

• Image, audio, and video.

• Drama, songs, treasure hunts, realia, web quests.

• Penpals, keypals, voicepals, exchange projects (iEARN).

Conclusions

Fits well with other approaches and strategies.Can be implemented alongside existing curriculum.Need not be expensive or time-consuming.Supports real-life learning.