Transcript Critical Thinking
Distance Learning Foundation
With support from the U.S. Embassy RELO and TOT Public Company Limited Bangkok, Thailand
Preparing our Students for the ASEAN Community with the 5Cs
Session 2: Critical Thinking
Goals of Session 2
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To review the 5Cs 2015 and how it plays a role in AEC
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To recap culture and collaboration as foundations for the series with some examples of culture bags and thought projects
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To further explore the role of critical thinking ASEAN community in the
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To begin planning for the culminating final project you will present in the last session
Let's
Review
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Culture Collaboration Critical 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)
But first…
Quick Review:
Features of Culture
Any more?
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A brief activity first…
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)
Values Music
“My Culture in a Bag”
Literature
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)
exploring CULTURE
Why is this activity important for your students?
What can they learn from this?
(1 min)
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...
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?
(a brief excerpt from video first) (3 min)
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
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Jobs in the AEC:
Critical Thinking
What is the
job title
for 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.”
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.”
Jobs in the AEC:
Critical Thinking
What is the
job 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.”
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)
Exploring
Critical Thinking
How was this activity applying critical thinking?
(2 min)
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)
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)
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)
Exploring
Critical Thinking
“Thought to Writing Project” Technology Issues in Classrooms With these ideas in mind, brainstorm a
collaborative project
you 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)
Your Final Project
A Culmination Project-based Learning with the 5Cs
Communication
ASEAN & your students in the 21 st century
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.
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Your Final Project
A Culmination
S
pecific,
M
easurable,
A
ctionable,
R
ealistic,
T
imed 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)
Wrap - Up What are some new ideas you will try in your classroom before the next session?
Thank you for your participation and contribution!
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