Instructor Notes
Introduction
In this lesson, learners will plan, create and share a short documentary film using their iPads, iPad applications, and various Internet resources.
Target Group
The target learning audience for this lesson is level 020 (lower-intermediate) and above, students of the Academic Bridge Program (ABP) at Zayed University. The ABP is an English foundation program for new students entering the University who have not achieved a 5 on the IELTS exam. Students must successfully pass an exit exam and/or produce a satisfactory IELTS score in order to enter the University colleges. ABP students studying integrated skills English classes for 20 hours a week.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will be able to
Standards Addressed
Mission and Goals of the ABP
The Academic Bridge Program's mission is to promote excellence in English language education and to prepare students to function effectively in tertiary-level studies. The ABP lays the foundations for students to become successful, independent lifelong learners with the ability to perform in a bilingual environment and as a leading member of U.A.E. society.
This project needs the following academic bridge program learning goals, which are related to the larger Zayed University learning outcome goals.
Notes
The text introduction one the first page is specifically written for students, while the lesson pages are written with the instructor in mind, although students may also view these pages. Please feel free to adapt instructions in a way that best suits your needs.
Assessment
It is recommended that instructors implementing this this project develop a rubric/s that targets specific learning objectives for their own program. Here is an example assessment rubric written with specific Level 020 learning objectives in mind.
In this lesson, learners will plan, create and share a short documentary film using their iPads, iPad applications, and various Internet resources.
Target Group
The target learning audience for this lesson is level 020 (lower-intermediate) and above, students of the Academic Bridge Program (ABP) at Zayed University. The ABP is an English foundation program for new students entering the University who have not achieved a 5 on the IELTS exam. Students must successfully pass an exit exam and/or produce a satisfactory IELTS score in order to enter the University colleges. ABP students studying integrated skills English classes for 20 hours a week.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will be able to
- express and share their ideas vis-à-vis a topic of personal importance
- work autonomously and manage time effectively
- communicate effectively in English
- edit and self-correct language
- demonstrate ICT competency with selected technologies
Standards Addressed
Mission and Goals of the ABP
The Academic Bridge Program's mission is to promote excellence in English language education and to prepare students to function effectively in tertiary-level studies. The ABP lays the foundations for students to become successful, independent lifelong learners with the ability to perform in a bilingual environment and as a leading member of U.A.E. society.
This project needs the following academic bridge program learning goals, which are related to the larger Zayed University learning outcome goals.
- writing skills required to produce relevant written texts at the required competency level
- fluent and accurate speaking skills to be able to interact appropriately at the required level
- become successful autonomous learners
- critical thinking skills
- skills of self-assessment and self-monitoring
- skills of working in groups and as leaders while achieving learning goals
Notes
The text introduction one the first page is specifically written for students, while the lesson pages are written with the instructor in mind, although students may also view these pages. Please feel free to adapt instructions in a way that best suits your needs.
Assessment
It is recommended that instructors implementing this this project develop a rubric/s that targets specific learning objectives for their own program. Here is an example assessment rubric written with specific Level 020 learning objectives in mind.