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Leah Addis Austin Kaufmann MSU English Language Center

Speaking Circles. MITESOL 2013 October 5, 9:00 a.m. Michigan State University. Leah Addis Austin Kaufmann MSU English Language Center. Context. EAP 222 - Speaking / Listening Course (3 cr.) Objectives: lecture note - taking discussions presentations compensation skills

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Leah Addis Austin Kaufmann MSU English Language Center

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  1. Speaking Circles MITESOL 2013 October 5, 9:00 a.m.Michigan State University Leah Addis Austin Kaufmann MSU English Language Center

  2. Context • EAP 222 - Speaking / Listening Course (3 cr.) • Objectives: • lecture note-taking • discussions • presentations • compensation skills • pronunciation & suprasegmentals • sociolinguistic awareness • Hybrid model • 3 hours in class + online lecture modules • Extended speaking practice

  3. Speaking Circles • Groups of 4 to 5 students • selected by instructor • mix of ages, genders, L1s, cultures, maturity, ability, leadership, etc. • Meet outside of class • weekly, 10 times • 90 minutes minimum • on or off campus • English only

  4. SC Meeting Focus • 2 social events • 2 cultural events • 2 events with NS guest(s) • 2 volunteering events • 1 study session • 1 free one

  5. SC Assessment • Blog / Written Report • weekly (one per team) • summary • response • analysis of communication • Video Dropbox • CLEAR Rich Internet App • biweekly (each member) • Presentation

  6. Academic Benefits • Frees up class time! • More effective in-class discussions • SCs give students a lot of practice… • negotiating meaning • clarifying, asking questions • circumlocuting • sustaining a conversation • sharing the floor, including everyone • understanding other NNSs

  7. Sociocultural Benefits • Awareness of need to speak intelligibly • Exploration of campus • Exploration of community • Dealing with conflict • Shared sense of communityin class

  8. Challenges • Group Dynamics • unstable class lists • L1 • male/female • the slacker factor • Finding events • Temptation to “fix” group problems

  9. Testimonials • Two videos removed to save space for uploading to the MITESOL Digital SWAP Shop

  10. Questions / Discussion Contact Info: • Austin Kaufmann |akauf@msu.edu • Leah Addis |lcaddis@msu.edu

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