Distance Learning Foundation

1. Distance Learning Foundation With support from the U.S. Embassy RELO and TOT Public Company Limited Bangkok, Thailand

2. Preparing our Students for the ASEAN Community with the 5Cs Session 2: Critical Thinking

3. Goals of Session 2 > To review the 5Cs and how it plays a role in AEC 2015 > To recap culture and collaboration as foundations for the series with some examples of culture bags and thought projects > To further explore the role of criticalthinking in the ASEAN community > To begin planning for the culminating final project you will present in the last session

4. Let's Review! CultureCollaborationCritical Thinking Creative Thinking Communication For each site, please pick 1 or 2 of the Cs to describe. Then, give an example from your experience as a teacher or student. (2 min)

5. “Culture Bag” But first…

6. Quick Review: Features of Culture Dress styles Concept of self Music Religious rituals Holiday customs The role of family Any more? Foods Literature

7. A brief activity first… yourviet.blogspot.com

8. Quick Activity: Features of Culture (Handout) Pick 2 to 3 features of culture. Give an example for your country and another ASEAN country. Then, let’s share what we have. (2 min)

9. “My Culture in a Bag” Concept of self Role of Family Foods Values Music Literature

10. Your Turn: More Bags or Boxes? If you tried this activity in your class, please share what you have done. If you were to do this, what would you do? What would you change or add? (2 min)

11. exploring CULTURE Why is this activity important for your students? What can they learn from this? (1 min)

12. Culture and Collaboration “Thought Project” (In groups of 4 to 6) You are assigned to interview people of a different culture and background. You then have to produce a visual document of your interviews and present it to class. And...

13. Culture and Collaboration “Thought Project” (In groups of 4 to 6) Who would you interview? Where would you go? What would you ask them? What kind of visual document would you prepare as a group? (3 min) (a brief excerpt from video first)

14. Jobs in the AEC: Critical Thinking A Contest! Think first: What kind of jobs are needed now and will be needed more in AEC 2015? Each site must come up with as many jobs* (not industries) as possible – in 2 minutes!

15. Jobs in the AEC: Critical Thinking What is the job titlefor this position? How do you know? “Able to handle creative jobs. Well-versed in Photoshop or any graphic programs. 1-3 years work experience in advertising graphic design a plus. Willing to learn new technology.”

16. Jobs in the AEC: Critical Thinking What is the job title for this position? How do you know? “Holds a tertiary degree in English translation or professional certificate. Has knowledge of legal terminologies. Has excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Familiar with Burmese culture.”

17. Jobs in the AEC: Critical Thinking What is thejob title for this position? How do you know? “Undertake day-to-day clinical duties. Refer staff to & follow-up with outside specialists. Advise on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, & medical evacuations. Ensure availability of medical supplies.”

18. Jobs in the AEC: Critical Thinking Your Turn: Guessing Game Each site think of two job descriptions (about 3 bulletpoints). Then, have the other sites guess the job title. (3 min)

19. Exploring Critical Thinking How was this activity applying critical thinking? (2 min)

20. Exploring Critical Thinking What would you add to this to further explore critical thinking as a project in your classroom? How can you emphasize the importance of the AEC in this type of activity? (3 min)

21. Exploring Critical Thinking “Thought to Writing Project” Technology Issues in Classrooms List some of the issues or problems your classroom or school has with technology… (2 min)

22. Exploring Critical Thinking “Thought to Writing Project” Technology Issues in Classrooms Why do these issues exist? What can be done to reach a solution? (3 min)

23. Exploring Critical Thinking “Thought to Writing Project” Technology Issues in Classrooms With these ideas in mind, brainstorm a collaborativeprojectyou would have your students complete and present to the school board. (What are the goals of the project? Who should students contact? What kind of information should they gather and how?) (3 min -- Handout)

24. Your Final Project A Culmination Project-based Learning with the 5Cs Communication Creative Thinking Critical Thinking ASEAN & your students in the 21st century Culture Collaboration

25. Your Final Project A Culmination Project-based Learning with the 5Cs 1. Goal: To present a project that integrates the 5Cs & their role in ASEAN Now it's time to brainstorm and write your 2.objectives and 3.strategies. (...)

26. Your Final Project A Culmination Specific, Measurable,Actionable, Realistic, Timed Objectives: write up to 3 objectives (What are specific actions you want to do to achieve your goal?) Strategies: write up to 2 per objective (How will you achieve these objectives?) (3 min-handout)

27. Wrap - Up What are some new ideas you will try in your classroom before the next session?

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