Semester 1

QLK52B: Practical pronunciation for teachers

We learnt how to create Content Representations (CoRE) and each group had to write, present and respond to critiques to our CoRes for 2 to 3 chapters based on the students' textbook. This was helpful in helping me to see how CoRE can help a teacher breakdown any new chapters and inform them of how much and how deep is the content knowledge a student must have while learning this topic.

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We had to record a video-presentation of the difficult concepts and misconceptions students may have regarding a topic of our choice to be taught in an one-hour lesson. We then had to create an instructional package containing the CoRE, slides and worksheets that can be used for the enactment of the lesson we had planned,

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We learnt about:

• International Phonetic Association (IPA) transcriptions

• Importance of proper pronunciations and speaking clearly

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Assessments:

• Compiling discipline specific vocabulary, with IPA transcriptions and sample sentences (Inv)

• Reflection on how clear pronunciation can be applied to support personal language skills (Inv)

Semester 2

QLK52D: Communication skills for teachers

We learnt about:

• Purpose - Audience - Context (PAC) considerations when drafting a communication plan

• Drafting a concise email with appropriate tone and language

• Writing a clear speech or addressing of students

• Preparing for a productive meeting

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Assessments:

• Participation in discussion forum on an aspect of communication skills (Inv)

• Writing task to a invite a guest or seek approval from a higher up for a particular school event (Inv)

• 20-25 min Oral presentation on the communication plan, and PAC considerations while planning for a school event (Grp)