Curriculum in General
Is SYL week apart of the curriculum?
No. But if it something the missionaries chose/want to do they are welcome to! We cannot make it mandatory.
What percentage do missionaries need to get on progress checks in order to pass?
80%
How often *minimum* should we meet with the missionaries each week (as instructed by Brittany)?
Where do you go to see the grammar principle you are evaluating during a progress check?
The Grammar Sequence Document
Can missionaries work ahead on their MTC tasks?
Yes!
What is the 1 minute rule?
What are the 4 criteria for Progress Checks?
Core Vocab & Phrases
Application of Core Grammar
Pronunciation
Overall Task Completion
What does a typical tutoring/language study session look like?
1. Prayer
2. Missionaries conducting their own studies with us re-administering speaking check and facilitating more practices
3. Prayer
What should you submit at the end of every district?
End of Experience Feedback Form (found on the pilot website.)
How often can we expect our missionaries to host the incoming districts?
We don't know. Plan your Wednesday's assuming that they will be helping with intake.
What does the curriculum have the missionaries memorize?
Missionary Purpose
First Vision
Where can you go to access progress checks.
Name three effective uses of language study (according to the pilot website.)
Apply teachers’ feedback from Speaking Progress Checks.
Study for and retake unpassed progress checks.
Prepare for “Helping Others” experiences.
Prepare for the upcoming Task Progress Check.
Study today’s grammar principle.
Memorize (see Preach My Gospel, 26–27).
Work on other long-term or short-term language learning goals.
What feature on Embark is designed to help missionaries prepare for the EI?
Pronunciation
How do missionaries access the edify courses?
Download the app from the app store. Can also send them the link that is on the pilot website.
What and When is Take Responsibility?
Last 30 minutes of class, Missionaries act on/create language study plans. Teacher support missionaries in their self directed learning
What are the 4 levels on the speaking check?
1. Emerging
2. Progressing
3. Applying
4. Expanding
Name two "Week 1 Responsibilities" of the tutor!
Schedule and complete the Tutor Orientation Meeting within the first two days.
Ensure missionaries have completed the Edify courses.
Ensure missionaries are completing Today‘s Focus.
Ensure missionaries are using their daily hour of language study effectively.
What are the names of the three edify courses?
The MTC Language Learning Experience
Creating a Language Study Plan
Seeking the Gift of Tongues
When do missionaries create their language study plans?
If missionaries are not coming to tutoring with a language study plan already created - take note of that in your tutor log.
Name the 7 different tasks curriculum has outlined.
1. Talk with Everyone
2. Speak the Language at the MTC
3. Use the Scriptures
4. Briefly Teach and Testify Pt.1
5. Extend Invitations
6. Briefly Teach and Testify Pt.2
7. Prepare for the Field
What does a 3 in pronunciation look like?
Fairly easy to understand; some errors in sounds, stress, or intonation.
What is the purpose of the tutor?
Provide language tutoring to missionaries who are not passing assessments.
Re-administer assessments to missionaries.
Briefly support all missionaries with their language study plans and goals.
Name as many zoom features as possible. (Team with the most features wins)
Raise Hand
Chat
Reactions
Breakout rooms
Whiteboards
Screensharing
Etc.
How do I determine which missionaries to focus on during language study?
1. Check the MTC teacher App
2. Identify which missionaries are struggling to pass progress checks
3. Identify missionaries falling behind on MTC task completion or spaced review on embark