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Language Connector

Language Connector. Guided English Conversation Learning. Dahwun Kim Jonathan Palley Wuping Lu. Huodoushan Village. Luanping County, Heibei Province, China One of the poorest village in the poorest county Provides drinking water for China’s Capital city; Beijing

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Language Connector

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  1. Language Connector Guided English Conversation Learning Dahwun Kim Jonathan Palley Wuping Lu

  2. Huodoushan Village • Luanping County, Heibei Province, China • One of the poorest village in the poorest county • Provides drinking water for China’s Capital city; Beijing • Therefore, the environment is stringently protected and no industry is allowed Unique resource = Tourism Most Beautiful part of The Great Wall (World Heritage of UNESCO) Main source of income = Sell products to Tourists

  3. User – Bei Bei’s Daily Life and Dream My Name is Bei and I’m 14. I live in Huodoushan village with my mother, father, three sisters and one brother. I take care of them while my mother sells grass made toys and snacks to tourists. My parents say good education is important so I go to school in the afternoon. In school we learn English but the teacher rarely speaks English. I think he doesn’t know much English. I cannot speak English. I envy my friend’s big sister, Tao because she can speak English and she makes a lot of money as a tour guide.She says she will go to the big city or study abroad one day. I wish I could be like her.

  4. Learning Situation • 400 students (mean family income = $162 per year) • In 2002, Ameco company donated 40 computers with internet access. • Poor quality English teachers (high school diploma is the highest degree) • In 2003, Ameco sent 3 volunteers to teach intensive spoken English • Fluency in English will provide students with more opportunities. • Knowledge-based Learning vs Performance-based Learning • Need a long term solution. Ameco Hope Middle school students in Huodoushan Village

  5. Language Connector Allows distant native speaker volunteers the ability to train local students + Voice and Video over IP + Guided Conversation Space Jane Doe English Speaker United States Bei Student Huodoushan Village, China

  6. Educational Goals • What? • Focus : fluency in Speaking English • Provides pedagogical guided conversation with volunteer native speakers • How? • Guided Learning ; Scenario based learning activities and assessment tools • Performance-based ; Recording of conversation and feedback • So what? • Makes the conversation more structured so learning is effective • Scenario based learning mirroring real life situations • Builds Metacognitive skills (ability to monitor their learning) • Makes the learning fun and enjoyable • Motivates students • Improves English skills for hopes of future economic success

  7. Student: Step 1: Selecting Scenario Jane Doe is online and ready to talk to you! Select a Scenario: Greeting Visitors Taking a food order Giving a tour of Wall Giving Directions Dealing with Money NOTE: This screen will be in Chinese as well

  8. Student: Step 2: Reviewing Learning Goals You are about to start the Taking a Food Order Scenario • Here’s the words to try to use: • Menu • Spicy • Salty • Low-fat • Special • You should practice: • Answering questions about the menu • Taking an order • Responding to changes in orders Begin NOTE: This screen will be in Chinese as well

  9. Trainer: Guided Conversation Space Shared visual space with learner. Includes images (i.e. menu) to prompt conversation, and drawing and whiteboard tools Provides questions and material for trainers – guiding conversation Scenario: Ordering Food Based on menu, ask: • student to describe two items on menu • student’s recommended dish and why. • Chef’s special • Is [item] spicy? • Is [item] salty? • Is [item] fatty? Place an order • Student should ask about drink • Ask how long it will take to make • Request price You Said: “Fresh salad has most desire I would say: “Fresh salad is the most desired” Structured and recordable templates for feedback The word is: abundance Discussion • What would you put on the menu? • Why? Vocab To Use • Hot • Rice • Spicy Make Correction Send Text Move on to receiving food Vocabulary student is trying to learn

  10. Student: Guided Conversation Space Shared visual space with learner. Includes images (i.e. menu) to prompt conversation, and drawing and whiteboard tools Video over IP – video greatly enhances ability to learn language Jane Doe • Scenario Progress • You’ve answer 12 of 30 questions. • You have used 5 of the recommended vocab words • Your trainer has made 10 corrections You Said: “Fresh salad has most desire I would say: “Fresh salad is the most desired” Integrated Vocabulary lookup The word is: abundance Abundance: ### Add to vocab Recordable methods to interact with trainer without interrupting flow of conversation Vocab To Use • Hot • Rice • Spicy Please say that again Can you type that word? Vocabulary student is trying to learn

  11. Student: Feedback Feedback • Comprehensible but may need some inferences • Questions you had trouble with: • What dish would you recommend • How long will it take • Word/Phrases to practice pronouncing • Spicy • Be right back Review Conversation

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