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An Cheng Sohum Sohoni

Teaching in American Classrooms as International Faculty Members: Insights, Perspectives, and Strategies. An Cheng Sohum Sohoni English Engineering . Discussion question.

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An Cheng Sohum Sohoni

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  1. Teaching in American Classrooms as International Faculty Members: Insights, Perspectives, and Strategies An Cheng Sohum Sohoni English Engineering Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence

  2. Discussion question • Do you have any questions or concerns about university teaching and student advising that you would like to discuss today? • Take about 8 minutes to talk among yourselves • Each table comes up with one or two questions or concerns • Each table designates a person to take notes and report to the whole group later

  3. Overview of the forum • Characteristics of university teaching • Interactional patterns in classroom and beyond • International perspectives • Cultural awareness • Language and communication • Looking smart

  4. Characteristics of university teaching To what extent is university teaching in America different from teaching in other countries? • Consistency • Syllabus as a contract • Grading • Assignment/Bonus or extra credit • Interaction • Business model of education • Students’ complex life experiences

  5. Interactional patterns in classroom and beyond What are some patterns of language for classroom teaching and student advising in America? • “Today, we will talk about” • “So, what have we learned today? • “Any questions?” • “Any thoughts?” • “Is everything OK?”

  6. An international perspective How do I provide an international perspective without perpetuating cultural stereotypes? • Students’ windows into the outside world • Necessary and appropriate examples? • Exoticizing and romanticizing culture? • “In general,….However,….”

  7. Cultural awareness Do I need to know anything about the new judges of good old American Idol to connect well with my students? • Talk of the nation? • Too busy for culture? • Total assimilation? Resisting change? • As always, neither extreme is good • Pick a point on the spectrum that you are comfortable with

  8. Language and communication How to say “water” or “Betty” the American way, and what are some other features of American English that can help enhance my interaction with my students? • Vocabulary (NY Times? USA Today?) • Rhythm of speech (VOA Special English?) • Language Awareness (“Function” or “event”?) • Intelligibility vs. authenticity—speak slowly, clearly, and loudly

  9. Looking good! How do I look sharp and smart as a teacher? • Grooming • Culturally specific practices of hygiene • Food and look? • Formal and informal? • Cultural awareness again

  10. A quick summary • Characteristics of university teaching • Interactional patterns in classroom and beyond • International perspectives • Cultural awareness • Language and communication • Looking good

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