Course: Interpersonal Mode: Developing Speaking and Listening Skills
Description
Interpersonal speaking is perhaps the most sought-after skill among world language learners. Unfortunately, it is the least leveraged of the communicative modes in our classrooms. As our students participate in two-way communication, how do they negotiate meaning while asking for and providing information? This module will equip you with a variety of engaging interpersonal tasks that you can take back to school and try tomorrow.
Topics Addressed
How you this course will help you in your classroom
Interpersonal speaking is perhaps the most sought-after skill among world language learners. Unfortunately, it is the least leveraged of the communicative modes in our classrooms. As our students participate in two-way communication, how do they negotiate meaning while asking for and providing information? This module will equip you with a variety of engaging interpersonal tasks that you can take back to school and try tomorrow.
Topics Addressed
- Review of modes of communication
- Review of characteristics of each proficiency level
- Scaffolding techniques for improving interpersonal speaking
- Holistic assessment techniques
- Tools for documenting student growth
How you this course will help you in your classroom
- Students self-assess ability to have spontaneous unrehearsed conversation
- Students employ strategies to improve interpersonal communication
- Teacher will learn strategies to help students improve interpersonal communication
- Teacher will learn how to effectively assess student performance with holistic practices