Guidelines For Implementing Tell Me More To Align With College English Curriculum V3
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my work on how to provide a customized curriculum package based on TELL ME MORE system to enhance the use from China universities. In this way, when universities implement TELL ME MORE, they can immediately have the recommended 2-year-long learning programs for students\' systematic and periodic self-study on the system. For teachers, they don\'t need to plan and create programs, they can just focus on maintain student\'s work and they will have the final results from learners with same design programs.
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- 1. Guidelines for Implementing TELL ME MORE® to align with the College English Curriculum Requirements Services Department, Auralog CHINA
- 2. Forward TELL ME MORE® , published by Auralog, is now the global leader in the field of e-learning. The immersion method is based on years of academic research and is designed to be user-friendly. The program centers on developing the specific skills needed to succeed in learning a language, including: reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. We offer solutions that suit all your language learning, language teaching, or language training needs. Equally beneficial to the beginner or the advanced speaker, TELL ME MORE® makes it easy to progress at all levels of language learning. TELL ME MORE® has been focusing on the Chinese Higher Education market since its first appearance in China. It is a clear determination to provide the best possible and the highest quality product solutions to universities right across China in order to enable college students to get the maximum practice from their language study. We are therefore now delivering this proposal with concrete plans and programs to illustrate that the flexibility of use and rich contents of specific programs makes TELL ME MORE® the best product in the world! More importantly, you will have a planned pathway to really make students work towards a good command of English!
- 3. Table of Contents Needs An in-depth understanding of the key requirements of College English Education Curriculum Course design Teaching model Evaluation Ability of TELL ME MORE® in addressing the key requirements Features of TELL ME MORE® highlighted in tandem with needs The proposal TELL ME MORE® program as the best supplementary resource for students Customized TELL ME MORE® learning programs Advice on students’ participation / practice within the TELL ME MORE® programs the package of learning paths to be attached as a zip file
- 5. The requirement An in-depth understanding of the key requirements of China College English Curriculum.
- 6. Course Design – Key Remarks …… In designing College English courses, requirements for increasing competence in listening and speaking should be fully considered, and corresponding teaching hours and credits should be adequately allocated. Moreover, the extensive use of advanced information technology should be encouraged, computer- and web- based courses should be developed, and students should be provided with a favorable environment and facilities for language learning…… (page 24) …… All the courses, whether computer-based or classroom-based, should be fully individual-orientated, taking into account students with different starting points, so that students who start from lower levels with be well taken care of while students whose English is better will find room for further development…… (page 24)
- 7. Teaching Model – Key Remarks …… Colleges and universities should remould the existing, unitary, teacher-centered pattern of language teaching by introducing computer- and classroom- based teaching models. The new model should be built on modern information technology, particularly network technology, so that English language teaching and learning will be, to a certain extent, free from the constraints of time or place and geared towards students’ individualized and autonomous learning…… (page 25) …… Colleges and universities should explore and establish a web-based listening and speaking teaching model that suits their own needs in line with their own conditions and students’ English proficiency, and deliver listening and speaking courses via the intranet or campus network…… (page 25)
- 8. Evaluation – Key Remarks …… A comprehensive, objective, scientific and accurate evaluation system is of vital importance to the achievement of course goals. It not only helps teachers obtain feedback, improve the administration of teaching, and ensure teaching quality but also provides students with an effective means to adjust their learning strategies and methods, improve their learning efficiency and achieve the desired learning effects…… (page 26-27) …… Summative assessment is conducted at the end of a teaching phase. It mainly consists of final tests and proficiency tests, designed to evaluate students’ all-round ability to use English…… (page 27)
- 9. The requirement Ability of TELL ME MORE® in addressing the key requirements - Features of TELL ME MORE® highlighted in-line with requirements
- 10. TELL ME MORE® ’s strength in supporting Course Design …… In designing College English courses, requirements for increasing competence in listening and speaking should be fully considered , and corresponding teaching hours and credits should be adequately allocated. Moreover, the extensive use of advanced information technology should be encouraged , computer- and web- based courses should be developed, and students should be provided with a favorable environment and facilities for language learning…… (page 24) …… All the courses, whether computer-based or classroom-based, should be fully individual-orientated , taking into account students with different starting points, so that students who start from lower levels with be well taken care of while students whose English is better will find room for further development…… (page 24) The TELL ME MORE® solution offers over 35 types of interesting activities; listening and speaking skills are greatly enhanced and developed TELL ME MORE® is developed from an advanced IT and program infrastructure to make sure learners learn languages from a modern technology base TELL ME MORE® gives each learner identical situations and program contents to ensure concentration and good language learning results
- 11. TELL ME MORE® Strength in Supporting the Teaching Model …… Colleges and universities should remould the existing unitary teacher-centered pattern of language teaching by introducing computer- and classroom- based teaching models. The new model should be built on modern information technology, particularly network technology, so that English language teaching and learning will be, to a certain extent, free from the constraints of time or place and geared towards students’ individualized and autonomous learning…… (page 25) …… Colleges and universities should explore and establish a web-based listening and speaking teaching model that suits their own needs in line with their own conditions and students’ English proficiency , and deliver listening and speaking courses via the intranet or campus network…… (page 25) With a reasonable internet connection, TELL ME MORE® can be accessed anywhere, anytime. Students can carry out their learning from a media center, library, classroom or dormitory. TELL ME MORE® , with its Speech Recognition and SETS (Spoken Error Tracking System), allows learners to practice as much as they want. It allows them to listen to a native pronunciation.
- 12. TELL ME MORE® strength in supporting Evaluation …… A comprehensive, objective, scientific and accurate evaluation system is of vital importance to the achievement of course goals . It not only helps teachers obtain feedback, improve the administration of teaching, and ensure teaching quality but also provide students with an effective means to adjust their learning strategies and methods, improve their learning efficiency and achieve the desired learning effects…… (page 26-27) …… Summative assessment is conducted at the end of a teaching phase. It mainly consists of final tests and proficiency tests, designed to evaluate students’ all-round ability to use English …… (page 27) TELL ME MORE® is not only a ‘ treasure trove ’ for students. It includes many features which maintain the evaluation goal. The system provides skills and opportunities for students as well as teachers or study project leaders with precise reports and a ready-to-use study record tracking platform TELL ME MORE® has tests that help students to evaluate and check the results of their work within a certain time framework. Plus ‘ TOIEC preparation tests ’ evaluate students ’ general language status against an international and professionally recognized benchmark.
- 13. The Proposal
- 14. The Proposal TELL ME MORE® program as the best supplementary resource for students
- 15. your progress Freshman Sophomore Warm-up Synthesis Mainly designed for real beginners with little English study experience prior to college. Non Compulsory Main course of programs in TELL ME MORE® . Designed for a maximum exposure to English. Required courses. Mainly designed for advanced level students who wish to speak industry specific language Non Compulsory Key Warm-up Foundation; Solid Two-Year Programs of Main Course; Advanced Acceleration of Synthesis
- 16. Advice on Students ’ Work / Practice with the TELL ME MORE® Programs How to work on different programs importance approach curriculum show-n-tell
- 17. A brief table presenting the three programs Program Learning Time No. of Units Learner’s Profile Aims Warm-up Initiation About 20 to 30 hours 18 Non-compulsory. Students with comparatively low ability or poor command of English To help the students to have a quick review of what they have been taught in high schools and get a solid foundation to start Main Course Main Course (Freshmen & Sophomore/second years) Over 240 hours 84 Compulsory Students enrolled should be take this part obligatorily so as to gain the best advantage out of the well-structured programs Using these programs, students will enjoy and improve their English after working from a large variety of TELL ME MORE® topics and units Synthesis Of Job-Relatedtopics incorporating real- life scenarios Over 100 hours 48 Non-Compulsory. Students who want to improve and pursue their English to a higher level in studying a particular industry for their future career or for their general interests. The most difficult and advanced program is aimed at assisting those who want to learn English within a special area or industry
- 18. How to use ‘Warm-up’ Programs ‘ Warm-up’ is designed for those who know little or no English 18 units of warm-up in total Review all beginner contents learnt in high school Try to go through all 18 units quickly Finish one unit at a time in a quiet place under concentration With the foundation of beginner contents, students should feel more confident and easier to move forward to the‘main course’
- 20. How to Work in ‘Main Course’ Programs ‘ main course’ programs are designed for students having done two years of college study. This will be the required course to work with Course design total units/lessons: 84 units 84 units = 72 units (everyday & business language) + 12 units of culture (American Eng.) Time needed 2 years 4 semesters 12 months 48 weeks 240 hours to work through all ‘main course’ programs of FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE Conclusion: We advise students tospend about 5 hours per week on TELL ME MORE® ； when working on normal units, spend 3 hours per unit; for cultural texts, spend one hour on each lesson to fully grasp the full context and the vocabulary and key information.
- 21. Curriculum Show-n-Tell Units in color bars are cultural texts
- 22. How to Work on ‘Synthesis’ Programs This section focuses on advanced and industry-specific situations covering 11 industries from Accounting to Hospitality All texts in this section come from real-life situations with different topics offered for each of the industries in order to best understand real-life scenarios. With 48 texts in this section, students have access to over 100 hours of study which is a great benefit to advanced language learners. Working through sections covering either student’s interests or their future careers will definitely be beneficial. Advanced learners who are determined can make good use of this section in order to gain their goals
- 23. Curriculum show-n-tell Balance Sheet Consolidated Income Statement Credit Terms Letter Template Travel Itinerary Minutes Vehicle Inspection Vehicle Registration Recall Notice Certificate of Insurance Promissory Note Travel Insurance Personnel Requisition Form Job Candidate Evaluation Job Offer Letter Notice of Dismissal Employee Handbook Fair Labor Standards Act Internal Memo Cold Call Script Sales Results Presentation Case Study Marketing Strategy Banking & Insurance Human Resources Sales & Marketing Accounting & Finance Administrative & Secretarial Automotive
- 24. A brief table presenting the three programs Program Learning Time No. of Units Learner’s Aims Aims/Purpose Warm-up Of initiation About 20 to 30 hours 18 Non-compulsory Students with a comparatively low ability in or poor command of English Help the students to have a quick review of what they have been taught in high school and to gain a solid foundation to enable them to start the Main Course Main Course (Freshmen & Sophomore) Over 240 hours 84 Compulsory Students enrolled should be take this part obligatorily so as to gain the best advantage out of the well-structured programs Using these programs, students will enjoy and improve their English after working from a large variety of TELL ME MORE® topics and units Sublimation Of Industrial inclined topics of real life scenario Over 100 hours 48 Non-Compulsory. Students who want to improve and pursue their English to a higher level in studying a particular industry for their future career or to their general interests The most difficult and advanced program is aimed at assisting those who want to learn English within a special area or industry
- 25. Epilogue This proposal is our plan for an implementation of the TELL ME MORE® program into College English. It combines study with a well organized structure and the most up to date contents from both general and business / professional languages and topics in American English. It fulfils the Requirement. TELL ME MORE® also delivers training in British English, which can be accessed by learners as another source of learning for improving English. Start with our plan and you will see there is even more to offer with TELL ME MORE® !