Saturday, August 18, 2018

Welcome to BUFS TTP 2018


This is a group blog for instructors and trainees in the
Busan University of Foreign Studies Teacher Training Program
(Spring 2018).


Show, Ask, & Tell  Google Docs: Elementary,  Secondary

SESSION#2 & 3 GROUP NOTES:   Green   Blue   Red
ADVICE FOR FUTURE TRAINEES Elementary   Secondary
OVERSEAS GROUP NOTES:  Green   Blue   Red

OVERSEAS PHOTO ALBUMS  Elementary   Secondary 
  SESSION#1 GROUP NOTES:   Green   Blue   Red

BAND:     Whole TTP     Elementary    Secondary

Quizlet Classes:  BUFS TTP    TTP2018

Sunday, August 12, 2018

TTP2018: To the Finish Line and Beyond!

Gotta Do List


Optional

  TTP To Go
  
 You will continue to have access to all materials on the
     TTP Google Drive, but just in case....
  • Download and/or 'Add to My Drive' Google Drive Course Materials, Teaching Demonstration Folders, Group Notes.
  • Download Google Photo Albums
  • Make sure to Diigo any TILL sites or save any programs you want to use later. 
    Other Stuff


Saturday, August 11, 2018

Session#3 Course Evaluations

Please complete a course evaluation for each TTP course.

Monday, July 30, 2018

After Your Final TD - The Woohoo Club!


After your Teaching Demonstration
1) Make sure you have completed your Teaching Demonstration Overview form - include links to materials and resources.


2)  Post your activities in the TTP Kitchen. You do not need to copy and paste the entire overview, but please make sure to include procedures and materials. Google Presentations can be embedded. Other materials can be uploaded to Google Drive and linked to. Include a summary of feedback, adaptations, variations.

3) Teaching Demonstration Reflection
  • Review the self-assessment criteria and reflection questions 
  • Take another look at your Teaching Demonstration Overview 
  • Enjoy watching your TD video (Be observant, but be KIND) 
  • Complete the online self-assessment form and answer the reflection questions.
      
4) You are now free to follow your TTP Homestretch Passions. Possibilities include:
  • Enjoying your final hours of ER and make sure your ER logs are up to date 
  • Prepping for return to the classroom

Sunday, July 15, 2018

TTP2018 - Running Through the Finish Line





Running through the finish line:  To continue working on a task with maximum effort until after it is completed. 

Finish Line Quotes:


  • Being the first to cross the finish line makes you a winner in only one phase of life. It's what you do after you cross the line that really counts.    -Ralph Boston
  • But for each of us, isn't life about determining your own finish line?  - Diana Nyad
  • Embrace that finish line...no matter how many other runners cross it ahead of you, it's all yours. -Nike
  • 'Dead last' is greater than 'did not finish' which beats 'did not start.' - unknown
  • As long as you are alive, there are no real finish lines... catch your breath, stay fueled, and keep going.    - Jeff Lebow


The Homestretch Schedule

July 16~20:               Sandbox Week: Exploration, Inspiration, Show, Ask, & Tell July 23-27: TD Preparation & Conferences (and some more sandbox time)
July 30~August 10:   Teaching Demonstrations
August 1:                  TTP Homecoming (tentative)

August 8:                  Post-tests
August 13~16: Finishing strong (with a smile), preparing for the next race


Session#3  Sandbox Week: Show, Ask, & Tell

Goal: 
Embrace this final (for now) opportunity to share/explore resources, tools, methods, and half-baked ideas.

SAT3  Google Docs: ElementarySecondary


In case your sandbox is empty, here are a few places that might provide some food for thought and ideas to play with.
G+ Communities:  
English Language Teaching & LearningEnglish Language Teaching,  ESL Community Teaching and Learning English, Learn English OnlineEdTech,

TTP Kitchen  and Resource Sites: 

The Teacher ToolkitBritish Council's Teaching English TBLT Activities Megalist , TTP Practicum Megalist,  JET Program List of Classroom ActivitiesLanguage Activities for TeenagersKeep Talking : Communicative Activities,  Pronunciation Games , 
ESLFlow:   Elementary   Pre-Intermediate   Intermediate



Teaching Demonstration Session #3

  • 30-40 minute lesson demonstration (mock teaching
    Demonstrate beginning, ending, and most lesson activities.
  • Does not have to involve major experimentation, but should include things you haven't already done (in the classroom and TTP).  Can help you prepare for your first day back at work, an open class, or Day X in your classroom. 

  • Priorities: In addition to "Realistic, Replicable, and Demonstrates TEE", try to address any self-assessment goals for improvement from you Session#2 Teaching Demonstration
    (assessment criteria)
  • Must be somewhat unique within your TTP class

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Session#2 Teaching Demonstration


Teaching Demonstration Session #2

  • 30-40 minute lesson demonstration (mock teaching
    Demonstrate beginning, ending, and most lesson activities.
  • Should include some type of experimentation
  •  Can include aspects of  your microteaching if additional components and/or something new is included
  • Sources of Experimentation: overseas experiences, microteaching, TTP courses, TTP Kitchen, Resource Books, and/or TTP goals
    Not sure what to try? Perhaps a semi-flipped lesson
  • Priorities: Realistic, Replicable, Demonstrates TEE (assessment criteria)
  • Must be somewhat unique within your TTP class
  • Preparation Time: June 18 ~ June 27
  • Demonstrations: June 25 ~ July 6
  • Teaching Demonstration Lesson Overview Form (make a copy and save in your Teaching Demonstration Folder)
  • Sign-up  in your Teaching Workshop Group Notes
  • Teaching Demonstration Overview Examples:  Elementary    Secondary 
Teaching English in English - Classroom English Megalist  * Checking for Understanding (ICQ & CCQ)



After your Demonstration
1) Please post your activities in the TTP Kitchen
You do not need to copy and paste the entire overview, but please make sure to include:
  • Procedures
  • Materials
    Google Presentations can be embedded. Other materials can be uploaded to Google Drive and link to.
  • Summary of feedback, adaptations, variations
2) Teaching Demonstration#1 Reflection