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Bring the World to your Classroom Paul Grainger ELT/School Product Manager National Geographic Learning
Bring the World to your Classroom
Paul GraingerELT/School Product ManagerNational Geographic Learning
“[We live in] a time when the boundaries between people are overwhelmed by the connections.”
Barack ObamaAccra, Ghana. July 11, 2009
Real world content video
2.24-3.51
400 million Native Speakers of English
Over 1 BILLION English as a Second or Foreign Language Speakers
In 10‐15 years, there will be an estimated 2 billion English Language Learners
Rapid change
Empowered
Connected
21st century
Immediate need for Eng
“Never at any time in history, has the world so urgently needed knowledge of other nations’ cultures.”
Discussion
ASEAN
The need for culture
Changing views of the world
Demo Class
Ready to become students again?
Review – L&SSay hi
Discuss
1.What are the people doing?
2.Why do you think they are doing this?
3.Do you think they are enjoying this?
Post‐Lesson Discussion
1. Did YOU like the lesson? Why?
2. Do you think your students would enjoy it? Why?
3. What techniques were used to bring the world to the classroom?
4. What target language would need to be taught to prepare students for this activity?
Target Language
Bringing the World to the Classroom – 3 Tips
1. Photos 2. Video 3. Global > local > personal
Photos critieria:• Elicit emotional response• Arouse interest• Generate discussion
Real storiesReal stories
The Power of the Image
“We know that visual impact plays an important role in learning English. Images should offer a unique visual opportunity for students to think, react, and get prepared for the lessons to come.”
John Hughes, author of Life
Photo Tips1. “Real world” photos better than illustrations
2. Start from the image
3. Prepare 3-4 questions
4. Ambiguous photos
5. Incorporate real world visuals (diagrams, maps, etc.)
Photo Tips1. “Real world” photos better than illustrations
2. Start from the image
3. Prepare 3-4 questions
4. Ambiguous photos
5. Incorporate real world visuals (diagrams, maps, etc.)
Selecting sources
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Great discoveriesGreat discoveries
Photo Tips1. “Real world” photos better than illustrations
2. Start from the image
3. Prepare 3-4 questions
4. Ambiguous photos
5. Incorporate real world visuals (diagrams, maps, etc.)
Start from the Image“We used the images to start to build students’ ideas of the context, topic and story before they start to deal with the text.
This kind of mental framework is useful enough for native speakers, but is invaluable for learners.”
Helen StephensonAuthor of Life
The Power of the Image“Where a learner might find their motivation fading, I hope they’ll at least find images that will provide a spark and make the lesson interesting and memorable.”
Helen StephensonAuthor of Life
Photo Tips1. “Real world” photos better than illustrations
2. Start from the image
3. Prepare 3-4 questions to generate discussion
4. Ambiguous photos
5. Incorporate real world visuals (diagrams, maps, etc.)
Ambigous Photos
Photo Tips1. “Real world” photos better than illustrations
2. Start from the image
3. Prepare 3-4 questions to generate discussion
4. Ambiguous photos
5. Incorporate real world visuals (diagrams, maps, etc.)
Real world visuals
Help! My textbook does not contain (interesting) photos!
Google images
Real World photos
Bringing the World to the Classroom – 3 Tips
1. Photos 2. Video 3. Global > local > personal
‘Real World’ ‐ Video Tips1. Short
2. Relate to topic / target language of lesson
3. Preference for ‘unusual clips’ to arouse curiosity
The usual in an unusual way
‘Real World’ ‐ Video Tips1. Short
2. Relate to topic / target language of lesson
3. Preference for ‘unusual clips’ to arouse curiosity
4. Active viewing: pre-, while and post-viewing activities
5. Techniques – prediction, without sound, etc.
Where can I find suitable video clips?
‘Multi-modal’ Learning
The National Geographic Footprint Reading Library
Read, Listen and Watch…
Bringing the World to the Classroom – 3 Tips
1. Photos 2. Video 3. Global > local > personal
Globall
Global > personal l
Personall
5. Think of a personal question
Locall
What could you do after this activity to ‘localize’?
Real world content video
7.41-8.17
Why bring the world to the classroom?
Brainstorm as many reasons as you can!
Why bring the world to the classroom?1. Keeps ss engaged2. Increases interest and (intrinsic) motivation3. General knowledge helps reading fluency!4. Generates ideas5. Arouses curiosity6. Up-to-date & current7. Brings authenticity to the classroom8. Encourages learning something NEW 9. Encourages cross-curricular learning10. Generates discussion11. Introduces social skills - values, behaviour and
attitude12. Increases 21st century skills (visual literacy, global
awareness, critical thinking, creativity, etc.)13. Fun!14. Prepares ss for ASEAN 2015!15. Prepares ss for REAL LIFE
According to Prof. Zeising, there is a strong correlation between language ability and overall cultural literacy.
ImageCritical thinkingVideoReal contentStoriesCulture21st century skillsCross-curricular content
Bringing the world to the classroom…
and the classroom to life…
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Presentation slides here
Teaching Young Learners?Interested in other ways to use images?
Remember!
You will never motivate others until you motivate yourself
