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Basic Military English For Multinational Operations (Basic MEMO) A Computer Based Learning Program

7. Basic Military English For Multinational Operations (Basic MEMO) A Computer Based Learning Program BILC Professional Seminar Copenhagen 05 October 2009. 7. Outline. The setting The challenge The answer. The setting. English language training is part of career training for

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Basic Military English For Multinational Operations (Basic MEMO) A Computer Based Learning Program

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  1. 7 Basic Military English For Multinational Operations (Basic MEMO) A Computer Based Learning Program BILC Professional Seminar Copenhagen 05 October 2009

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  3. Outline The setting The challenge The answer

  4. The setting English language training is part of career training for Officer candidates – SLP 3332 Army NCOs („Feldwebel“) – SLP 2121 civil defense administration personnel – SLP 3332/2221

  5. Computer based learning programs

  6. Computer based learning programs

  7. Computer based learning programs

  8. The setting There is noEnglish language training for senior (by age and rank) NCOs extended service volunteers reservists senior (by age and rank) civil defense administration personnel

  9. The challenge Provide those without professional English language training with a self- study tool to improve their language skills

  10. The answer

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  12. Soldiers of all ranks Noncommissioned officers, extended service volunteers, reservists Personnel from all armed services and organizational areas of the Bundeswehr Target Group

  13. Heterogeneous target group Minimal knowledge of the language Some with beginner level skills Education: 9 –10 years of school Standardized Language Profile: 1010 to 1111 Language Background

  14. To enable learners to apply elementary language skills appropriately in typical mission-oriented situations To provide mission-oriented vocabulary and phrases To encourage communicative language competence in a military environment Objectives

  15. CD/DVD USB-memory stick PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), Cell phone (for selected elements such as glossaries or phrases) Bundeswehr learning management systems e.g., server-based instruction via the “Ausbildungsportal Bw“ Available via

  16. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Center Federal College of Public Administration, Defense Administration Department Infantry School Research conducted at the

  17. Psychological Operations Center Bundeswehr Joint Medical Services Center Joint Force Command (JFC), Brunssum/NL Federal Office of Languages … and at the

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  19. Based on typical everyday situations fundamental language structures basic vocabulary and a guided grammatical progression were developed for mission-oriented activities. Basic Modules

  20. For learners who have completed the Basic Modules, Advanced (“Specialized”) Modules provide: specific, authentic tasks and orders introducing specialized vocabulary for non-specialists. AdvancedModules

  21. Information about the country of deployment, e.g. Afghanistan cultural awareness rules of engagement (ROE) Service Modules provide

  22. Additional language information phrases military courtesy rank insignia (US, UK, GE) glossaries vocab trainer basic grammar Service Modules provide

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  24. 450 photos 12 video clips (each approx. 30 seconds) 3700 audio recordings by 19 speakers 357 exercises and skill checks Basic MEMO includes

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  26. Access via Pre-Testing Before working with Basic MEMO, learners: take a diagnostic test (24 skill-check exercises covering all Basic Modules) receive a recommendation for guided or selective access Path to successful learning

  27. Guided Access starting with Basic Modules 1 – 7, proceeding to Advanced Specialized Modules 1 - 7 Path to successful learning

  28. Selective Access Learner decides where to start (modules, exercises). Path to successful learning

  29. Begin field testing Oct 2009 Complete master-version Nov 2009 PDA/cell phone/ USB memory stick Further Steps 2009

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