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English for Science and Technology: Practical and Innovative ESP Strategies
Nora Smith and Eileen KramerSenior LecturersCELOP, Boston University
AgendaIntroduction of Presenters and Session
Goals
Strategies for Curriculum Development
Resources and Materials for Lesson Plans
Agenda
Introduction of Presenters
Strategies for Curriculum Development
Lesson Plans, Resources, and Materials
Syllabus Planner1. Brainstorm the topics you want to use as
content for the class.
2. Think of field trips and guest speakers to support the modules.
3. Create a grid for week and topic.
4. Add academic milestone assignments and assessments (e.g., essays, timed readings, and presentations).
Syllabus PlannerWeek Topic Assignments &
Assessments
1 Introductions, conferences, course expectations; build a shelter activity; scitech wiki
Assess levels in the 4 skills and teamwork; use the wiki
2 Astronomy (earth from a distance), First Contact (What is involved in first contact? What is an alien?); BU Observatory open to public clear Wed. nights
Debate with roles for moderator, aff/neg speakers, analysts, & reporters; topic: Govt should finance space exploration
3 & 4 Physical Earth (roving continents, H2O, oceans); Clickers review after PPT pres.; trip to Waterworks Museum
Science photo contest; timed in-class writing; multi-disciplinary teams report on Waterworks
Brainstorm Syllabus Planning
1. At your tables, brainstorm ideas for sci/tech content topics.
2. Next, associate the topics with any field trips or outside speakers you want to include.
3. Then, add milestone assessments and special assignments.
4. Finally, you will have the opportunity to share some of your best ideas with the whole group.
Agenda
Introduction of Presenters and Session Goals
Strategies for Curriculum Development
Resources and Materials for Lesson Plans
Waterworks Museum1. Cross-discipline reading activities
from website Public health Engines and engineering Architecture Social history
2. Visit the museum
Waterworks Museum
3. Practicing the four skills at the museum
Listening to the docent and asking questions
Interviewing engine specialist
Engaging in authentic discourse with other visitors
Reading exhibit descriptions
Taking notes on project team’s topic
Waterworks Museum4. Water testing to collect data
5. Cross-disciplinary groups prepare and deliver presentations
Use target vocabulary for each discipline
Include dates, numbers, and statistics
Design graphics as visual aids
Interpret data to explain impact of growing population on policy, public health, and architecture
Agenda
Introduction of Presenters and Session Goals
Strategies for Curriculum Development
Resources and Materials for Lesson Plans
Sharing Ideas for Materials and Resources
Share ideas for materials◦ Books and journals◦ Websites, audio, video, and apps◦ Tools, machines, and lab equipment◦ Realia (e.g., rocks for geology unit)◦ Other ideas?
Share ideas for resources◦ Museums, libraries, and nature centers◦ Academic departments and guest speakers◦ Businesses and professional organizations◦ Other ideas?
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