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Enfoque de la asignatura/ Pensamiento
Estrategias y tareas com.
Conexiones, cultura y comp. intercultural
Proceso de escritura y uso de TICs
Organización Curricular
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What is the main objective of the English subject?
Develop communicative concept
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Mention 3 examples of useful language learning strategies
use the dictionary, create summaries, repeat lyrics, take notes, infer meanings, etc.
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How can a teacher make the English language lesson more meaningful?
take into account learners' age & interests (Needs analysis)
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Is writing as important as speaking? Why?
FALSE "es tan necesario como poder comunicarse oralmente, principalmente debido al uso más frecuentes de las tecnologías (...) correo electrónico, blogs, páginas web"
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Two are the main points of this section (A. B.). Mention them.
Ejes y Actitudes
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In the document "Bases Curriculares" 5 implications of developing communicative competence are mentioned. Mention 2 of them.
1) Use the language according to a context, situation, function, and participants (rhetorical situation) 2) Use discourse org. elements to express and negotiate meaning 3) Use sentences which are connected in order to achieve fluency 4) Take into account possible cultural differences and have a positive attitude towards foreign people 5) Use strategies to help maintain communication and compensate for possible shortcomings
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Explain what is the difference between strategy and learning style.
learning style = preference (consistent way of responding) strategy = tool (a way to do something)
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Why are contents (English subject) mentioned in connection with other subjects?
They strengthen connections (use same contents as in other subjects). CONTENT-BASED INSTRUCTION
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Mention two positive aspects of incorporating ITCs into the classroom.
cater to different learning styles makes the lesson less teacher-centered enrich experiences of language use help teachers maximize students' prior knowledge and make a more effective use of the time
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What are the "ejes"?
COMUNICACIÓN ORAL (LISTENING/SPEAKING) COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA EXPRESIÓN ESCRITA
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Two types of thinking are mentioned as thinking skills. Mention them. How can they be developed?
Creative and critical thinking (Paul & Scriven). They can be developed by means of metacognition (reflection about their own learning)
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what is TBLL? (task-based language learning)
subcategory of communicative language teaching which focuses on communicative tasks (real life situations in which students can manipulate, produce and interact with the FL).
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What is "COMPETENCIA INTERCULTURAL"? (intercultural competence)
Ability to interact with people of other cultures (respect their cultures and customs). This implies valuing their own culture as well.
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Explain how should writing be conceptually understood.
As a process rather than a product
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There are 5 "actitudes." Mention 3.
A. Positive attitude towards him/herself (valuing languages & others) B. Develop intercultural competence C. Develop interest in becoming a lifelong and autonomous learner D. Work proactively and collaboratively towards a common goal E. Use ITCs responsibly and effectively
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6 points are made regarding "la implementación de la enseñanza comunicativa del idioma." Mention and explain 2.
1) Learning depends on interaction (cooperative & collaborative learning) - 2) message produced must be relevant, interesting and motivating 3) Move towards autonomy 4) In order to learn, students need lots of comprehensible input 5) Main objective: Use the language in situations which are similar to real life 6) When you learn a language, you also learn about its corresponding culture
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Acc. to Van Den Branden, why is important to interact with others in order to deal with tasks?
- work towards a clear goal - share info. and opinions - negotiate meaning - ask for help - receive feedback - offers context
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Why is Kumaravadivelu mentioned?
He supports the importance of promoting opportunities to reflect on culture critically (one's own & others')
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What is a multimodal text?
Multimodal texts are defined as texts which communicate their message using more than one semiotic mode, or channel of communication. Examples are magazine articles which use words and pictures, or websites which contain audio clips alongside the words, or film which uses words, music, sound effects and moving images.
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Explain the "organización curricular."
SUMMARY OF THE SECTION...should mention - EJES + DETALLES - ACTITUDES + DETALLES