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Preparing our Students for the ASEAN Community with the 5Cs Session 2: Critical Thinking

Goals of Session 2 > To review the 5Cs and how it plays a role in AEC 2015 > To recap culture and collaboration as foundations for the series with some examples of culture bags and thought projects > To further explore the role of critical thinking in the ASEAN community > To begin planning for the culminating final project you will present in the last session

Let's Review! 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)

“Culture Bag” But first…

Quick Review: Features of Culture Dress styles Foods Holiday customs The role of family Concept of self Literature Music Religious rituals Any more?

yourviet.blogspot.com 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)

Role of Family Music Values Concept of self Foods Literature “My Culture in a Bag”

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! Each site must come up with as many jobs* (not industries) as possible – in 2 minutes! Think first: What kind of jobs are needed now and will be needed more in AEC 2015?

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 “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.” What is the job title for this position? How do you know?

Jobs in the AEC: Critical Thinking “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.” What is thejob title for this position? How do you know?

Jobs in the AEC: Critical Thinking Each site think of two job descriptions (about 3 bulletpoints). Then, have the other sites guess the job title. Your Turn: Guessing Game (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 (2 min) List some of the issues or problems your classroom or school has with technology…

Exploring Critical Thinking “Thought to Writing Project” Technology Issues in Classrooms (3 min) Why do these issues exist? What can be done to reach a solution?

Exploring Critical Thinking “Thought to Writing Project” Technology Issues in Classrooms (What are the goals of the project? Who should students contact? What kind of information should they gather and how?) With these ideas in mind, brainstorm a collaborative project you would have your students complete and present to the school board. (3 min -- Handout)

Your Final Project A Culmination Project-based Learning with the 5Cs Culture Collaboration Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Communication ASEAN & your students in the 21 st century

Your Final Project A Culmination 1. Goal: To present a project that integrates the 5Cs & their role in ASEAN Project-based Learning with the 5Cs Now it's time to brainstorm and write your 2. objectives and 3. strategies. (...)

Your Final Project A Culmination Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Timed 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?

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