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Curso 1

Course title: English course level 1 

Instructor Information

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Course Description: It is a six (6) week online course for students from the University of UDELAS in Panama (Central America). The course's main objectives will be to familiarize students with different reading strategies, activate and reinforce other skills such as grammar and critical thinking, expand and enrich vocabulary by learning new words, and later use them in their professional settings.

General Course Information: This course will help you develop your understanding of different reading strategies and their usage through many mini-tasks. Besides, this course will introduce a few technological tools you will use to create your assignments. It will be an online course. The online learning environment will be dynamic and collaborative.  

Hardware/Software Requirements/Recommendations 

  • Laptop or PC 
  • Smartphone or tablet 
  • Headset and microphone
  • Device to store the information (Syllabus, materials, etc.)  
  • USB stick/flash drive 
  • Google Drive, Dropbox

Course Overview: Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of reading strategies and develop new vocabulary words related to their health field. They will also speak about health-related topics based on the information they read in different texts. In short, they can strengthen their all-linguistic skills using texts as their principal source. Additionally, they will develop their understanding of using different technological tools to express themselves in writing or speaking.

By the end of the course, students will 

  • Develop language learning skills and strategies through reading and interacting with various authentic texts and audiovisual learning materials in a health-related context.
  • Expand knowledge of specific terminology, Pronunciation, and grammatical structure awareness through reading and interacting with various authentic texts and audiovisual learning materials in a health-related context.
  • Build the confidence to reflect and analyze the given texts in writing and speaking.

Course Learning Environment/Tech support:

Course material/Resources

  • Text or an article about different reading topics
  • Online dictionaries
  • Quizlet
  • Teacher's handout for self-study exercises
  • Recommended websites for students (Areas: Grammar structure, Pronunciation)
  • Online tools such as Vocaroo, YouTube videos, Flipgrid, and Padlet
  • Others

Course Structure: The course consists of three two-week modules. When you access the CANVAS learning management system, you will find all the information about the course in the Syllabus. You will also find detailed information about the course in the modules. You can access all material, activities, assignments, discussions, and resources in modules. You will receive notifications and announcements before the beginning of each module. It will help you understand what is coming ahead. 

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Topic 1: Staying healthy
Duration: 2 weeks
Topic 2: Common health issues
Duration: 2 weeks
Topic 3: Modern lifestyle and health
Duration: 2 weeks

Pre-Requisites: There will be three two-week modules, and you must complete the previous module before moving to the next one.

Course Outline (topics, due dates, activities, and assignments)

Module 1

Module title: Staying healthy.

Module learning objectives:

Objective # 1: Given an online text, students will identify the main ideas and key details with at least 90% accuracy.

Objective # 2: Given an online text, students will identify the main verbs, auxiliary verbs, connectors, and linking words with at least 90% accuracy.

Objective # 3: Given an online text, students will summarize the information in a 15-sentence paragraph, connecting it to the real world and personal experience using connectors and linking words.

Objective # 4: Given an online text and other websites from the Internet, students will construct short audio and a video stating how to be healthy using at least two main ideas from the text.

Objective # 5: Given an online text and a TED talk, students will construct an infographic in a group utilizing the most crucial information from the text and the TED talk.  

 

Date/week
Module structure in the LMS (activities, material, etc.)
Main assignments
Week 1
1.1  Online learner-survey
1.2 Feedback and expectations from the course
1.3 Tips for the online learner
1.4 Form-Academic Integrity Policy
1.5 Discussion Forum: Self-introductions
1.6 Wrap-up
 
 
  • Wrap-up Scavenger Hunt activity
  • Online learner-survey
  • Form-Academic Integrity Policy
  • Discussion Forum: Self-introductions      
    (End of week 1). 
 
 
 
Week 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.1 Objectives of the module
2.2 Vocabulary development activity: Quizlet
2.3 The teacher's handout includes a text, audiovisual learning material, and self-study exercises (main ideas, key details, comprehension questions, summary).
2.4 Discussion Forum:
Reflection
2.5 Week 2: Wrap up
  • Vocabulary development activity: Quizlet
  • Keep doing mini-tasks on the teacher's handout (main ideas, key details, comprehension questions, etc.)
  • Discussion Forum: Reflection
(End of week 2).
Important: Students will submit this handout for grading in the LMS only after the course's second module. 
Week 3
3.1 The teacher's handout includes a text, audiovisual learning material, and self-study exercises (grammar structure activities in different contexts-connectors and linking words).
3.2 Vocabulary development review activity: Quizlet
3.3 Watch a video to understand the context's specific grammar structures (connectors and linking words).
3.4 Do additional practice with recommended websites.
3.5 Complete the assignment (Graded): Check for understanding: Online quiz.
3.6 Summarize the information given in the text in a paragraph of 15 sentences. 
3.7 Week 3: Wrap up
  • Keep on doing mini tasks on the teacher's handout (main ideas, key details, comprehension questions, etc.)
  • Vocabulary development review activity: Quizlet
  • Do additional practice with recommended websites.
  • Complete the assignment (Graded): Check for understanding: Online quiz.
  • Summarize the given information from the text in a 15-sentence paragraph.
(End of week 3).  
 
 
                             
Week 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.1 Guidelines: What is Padlet, and how do you use it?
4.2 Write a poem about staying healthy in the Padlet.
4.3 Discussion Forum:
4.4 Week 4: Wrap up
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • 4.4 Write a poem about staying healthy in the Padlet.
  • Discussion Forum: Write a 15-sentence paragraph using text information, your experience, and information from the Internet. Publish in the discussion Forum. 
(End of week 4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Week 5
5.1 The teacher's handout includes self-study practice exercises.
5.2 Students will watch the uploaded videos to learn about linking words when speaking.
5.3 How to record reflection using Vocaroo and Flipgrid: Guidelines and a video for students.
5.4 Students will record a 4-5-minute audio/video.
5.5 Discussion Forum: Reflection
5.6 Week 5: Wrap up
 
  • Students will record a 4-5-minute audio/video using either Vocaroo or Flipgrid and share their short reflections about staying healthy in the discussion forum.Discussion Forum: Reflection
(End of week 5)
 
 
                    
 
 
Week 6
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6.1 Interview your partner and make a YouTube video.
6.2 Complete the assignment. Submit the handout with all activities.
6.3 Discussion Forum: Final reflection
6.4 Week 6: Wrap up
6.5 Saying Goodbye.
6.6. Course survey: Course participants' opinions/suggestions/difficulties
6.7 Certification/Badge
 
  • Students will write a series of questions to interview their two classmates about their health-related habits and how they keep themselves healthy. They will upload their interviews on YouTube first and embed the link to the LMS. (Group)
  • Interview your partner and make a YouTube video.
  • Submit the teacher's handout with all activities.
  • Discussion Forum: Final reflection
(End of week 6)
 

Special Announcement

  • The online course will start on Monday, and it will finish on the following Sunday. Try your level best to complete your assignments within the established due dates. It will help us all to follow the pre-established course schedule. Additionally, it will help you keep up good grades, too. You can always do additional practice activities if you finish your module beforehand.  It is also crucial to work collaboratively for group work activities. Keep in mind that you should keep in touch with your classmates. If you face any extraordinary situation, you can always approach me.  
  • Completing all your discussion form assignments is mandatory for active communication, engagement, and interaction. It is highly recommended that you read your classmates' posts, too. Finally, you will be requested to reply to one of your classmate's posts. It will enhance your learning by allowing you to exchange your experiences and learning with your classmates throughout the course.
  • Give 8 to 10 hours weekly to finish your assignments. It is wise to organize yourself beforehand.

Grading Policy

Your performance for this online course will be evaluated based on university grading policy. 

  • 91 and above - grade A
  • 81-90- grade B
  • 71-80- grade C
  • 61-70-grade D
  • Below 61- grade E

Percentage distribution

  • Module 1: 30%
  • Module 2: 30%
  • Module 3: 30%
  • Overall performance: 10% (Online active presence, engagement, and participation, assignments delivered on time)

Policy Guidelines

  • Attendance Policy

 Your online presence and engagement throughout the course, as well as the online delivery of all your assignments, are expected. 

  • Academic Honesty/Integrity
  • Always cite your sources in your written assignments and the discussion forum posts.
  • Give credit to your classmates in group activities. Mention their names in all group work.
  • Do not copy in exams or quizzes. Cheating is not allowed.
  • Follow these rules strictly.
  • Please remember to review the Form-Academic Integrity Policy form for further details. 

         

 

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