Assessment task A 2.500 -3000 word essay on one of the topics listed below Introdution: giới thiệu chung, state the prolems, thích nó, Literature review: theories related to the area chosen (dựa vào lý thuyết để nói Methodology (phương pháp: đọc tài liệu, observation) PP đc lựa chọn ntn, bạn chọn pp Result and Discussion: observation give comments Conclusion Complementary on Classroom Observations Make a series of observations of at least two language classes, and produce a report that lists major events in the classroom and the patterns of interaction in the classes Provide an evaluation of the classes with reference to ideas encountered in the course - You have to give comments with the theories we learnt Guidelines The classes must be taught by teachers other than you You must have a written permission of the teacher(s) whom you observe This should be attached to your essay as an appendix The lessons should be between 45 to 55 minutes duration each Your observation schedule should capture data on The nature of the students and the teaching program The focus of the lesson Data on the following aspects of the class What language is used, and the extent to which it is used to exchange meanings, or practice aspects of the language Who uses English in the class? What are the patterns of interaction? What tasks students complete in the class? How does the teacher respond to student errors and mistakes? How does the teacher structure and set up the tasks? Give evaluative comments on the data, with reference to ideas encountered in this course? Exploration of a teaching idea (chọn mà bạn thấy thích thú) (nên Analyze an idea for a teaching activity, procedure, or classroom task encountered during the course Provide a clear description of the task and its rationale, including its value for student learning English in Viet Nam (Specify the group of students you would use the idea with) Explain what interests you about this idea and how it relates to your usual approach in the classroom Explore its potential for use in English language classes in Viet Nam, including possible problems or necessary adaptations in making it effective A critical evaluation of your own teaching experience with one of the following − − Project-based learning The teaching of integrated skills (listening & speaking, reading & writing etc.) Describe the rationale for adoption of this method/aspect Describe the main features of the method, or the prevailing ideas advocated for the aspects of teaching Evaluate the benefits of such an approach/ or focus of teaching in Viet Nam, and present an overview of your own lesson based on this methodology or addressing the aspects of language Reflective teaching: Exploring your own classroom practice Video or audio recordings of lessons can provide very useful information for reflection Audio and video record your own 45- 55 minute English class Explore and reflect on your teaching practices Consider the following issues Aspect of teacher’s talk How much you talk? What you talk about? Are instructions and explanations clear? How much time you allocate to student talk? How you respond to student talk? Aspect of teacher’s behavior Where you stand? Who you speak to? How you come across to the students? Student feedback Collect your students’ opinions and perceptions with simple questionnaires regarding your class Then identify what to next Discuss your teaching patterns and your students' feedback You may have ideas for changes to implement Do you change in your beliefs and plan to implement changes in your practices? Take these questions into consideration: What are you doing? Why are you doing it? How effective is it? How are the students responding? How can you it better? Action research: ... Analyze an idea for a teaching activity, procedure, or classroom task encountered during the course Provide a clear description of the task and its rationale, including its value for student learning... the teacher respond to student errors and mistakes? How does the teacher structure and set up the tasks? Give evaluative comments on the data, with reference to ideas encountered in this course?