Leiry K. Warren (Cipamocha Moncaleano)
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PhD in Hispanic Linguistics with a minor in Curriculum and Instruction (student) - University of Minnesota
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M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics - University of Minnesota
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M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (MAT) - Universidad de Navarra
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Bachelor's degree in Basic Education with emphasis in Humanities and Languages (Spanish, English and French) - Universidad Libre
UNIT 3
This unit is divided into 7 components: Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, Interpersonal, Presentational speaking, Presentational writing (optional), Language Support Activity and reflection 3. Each one of the components is explained below.
Interpretive Reading
In this component I work on a reading activity where students must show their interpretive competence. The activity contains information about the teaching context, objectives of the activity, communicative mode, type of class, way of assessment, materials and estimated time. In my plan I include the steps to follow and the required elements.
Reference:
De la Fuente, Martín, Sans, Gente, 3rd edition 2015 Release. Custom Edition for University of Minnesota Pearson Prentice Hall, 2015
Interpretive Listening
In this component I work on a listening activity where students must show their interpretive competence. The activity contains information about the teaching context, objectives of the activity, communicative mode, type of class, way of assessment, materials and estimated time. The document with my plan include the step by step with the inclusion of additional steps suggested by the classmates for a better understanding of the activity.
Reference:
De la Fuente, Martín, Sans, Gente, 3rd edition 2015 Release. Custom Edition for University of Minnesota Pearson Prentice Hall, 2015
Interpersonal
In this component, I create an activity where students must develop a communicative situation, thus demonstrating their ability to interpersonal communication. As the activity is based on online classes, I propose to use the Zoom platform that is already known by students and this platform allows video recordings for subsequent evaluation by the instructor.
Presentational speaking
In this component I create an activity where students can show a recipe of their interest that comes from a Hispanic country. This way students will show communicative skills and also obtain cultural knowledge. I give several options to students to present the content in order to do the activity with the tool which students feel more comfortable. However, I clarify that the most important thing is the voice of each student in order to develop their speaking skills. I provide a reference video at the end of the instructions so that the students understand the activity better.
Presentational writing
In this component I create an activity where students can express themselves freely but following a narrative logic. Students will create a written story to demonstrate their writing skills. I allow the freedom on the topic since I do not want to restrict the imagination and / or writing ability of the students. This is an activity that can be done asynchronously for greater effectiveness in time management. I include step by step of the activity.
Language Support Activity
In this section I create a game where students can practice expressions of opinion and doubt using the subjunctive and the indicative mode. I decided to make a game because I wanted a dynamic activity where students can have fun, and at the same time learn. This way students can review concepts of what is seen during the course in a different format. In the sample, I specify the tools worked, the access to these activities, and the instructions to follow.
Reflection 3
The course is concluded with this reflection document. I briefly explain what I thought about online teaching before the course, and my transformative thinking process during the course. It is a short analysis of what I learned and how I see online teaching right now. Finally, this was an intensive course but with many teachings that make it very valuable and worth it, because I feel better prepared to face the world of online education.