2. English Capacity Training: Leveraging Assets for Maximum Impact
May 19, 2016
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Panel: Mr. Jacob Heinrich, RMIT
Dr. Vu Thi Tu Anh, MOET
Moderator: Mr. James Cervin, ASU

3. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
Session Agenda
Mr. James Cervin
”Expanding English Acquisition Beyond the University Classroom”
Mr. Jacob Heinrich
“Benchmarking English Proficiency”
Dr. Vu Thi Tu Anh
Panel Discussion
Question and Answer
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

4. Expanding English Acquisition Beyond the University Classroom
The ELL (English Language Learner) Classroom
Language Learning in Adulthood
From Pedagogy to Andragogy
Mimicking an Authentic Learning Environment
The English Ecosystem on University Campuses in Vietnam
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

5. Moving Past the ELL Classroom
Language is Learned in the Classroom, BUT it is ACQUIRED beyond the classroom walls.
Rote Learning in Beginner Levels
Drilling, Repetition, Call and Response
A Language is not “Canned”
Getting Over the “Plateau”
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

6. Language Learning in Adulthood
Childhood
Is it easier?
Not Aware of Mistakes
Aware of Learning Environment?
Low Affective Filter
Adulthood
– Is it more difficult?
– Hyper-aware of
Mistakes
–Highly Aware of
Environment
– High Affective Filter
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

7. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
The Affective Filter
* Krashen, S. (1982). Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course, 3rd. Ed. New York: Rutledge.
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

8. Moving From Pedagogy to Andragogy
“Ped” is Greek for Child
Top-Bottom Instruction
“Andr” is Greek for Man
Bottom-Top Instruction
Moving ELLs From:
Teacher-Centered to:
Student-Centered to:
Self-Directed
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

9. Andragogic Principles in English Instruction
1. English Learners Should be Directly Involved in the Planning and Evaluation Stages of Their Instruction.
2. Build Language on Experience and Prior Learning.
3. What is the Immediate Impact of Learning English?
4. English Instruction Should be Problem-Centered not Content-Oriented.
*Adapted from:
Knowles, M. (1984). The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species, 3rd. Ed. Houston, Tx: Gulf Publishing.
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

10. Mimicking Authentic Learning Environments
Making English a Part of Everyday Life
Taking Advantage of English Clubs and Activities
Using Technology to Enhance Learning
Being a Self-Directed Learner
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

11. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
What Should an English Ecosystem Look Like on University Campuses in Vietnam?
Classroom Instruction
English-only Activities and Clubs
Emphasis on Moving Learners to be Self-Directed
Encourage English Usage to be Part of Everyday Life
Create Authentic Learning Environments
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

12. Benchmarking English Proficiency
-Mr. Jacob Heinrich
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

13. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
I’m off to uni!
First Slide Title
I got an IELTS 6.5!!!!
Now what?
This is some text for the first slide
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

14. English Proficiency Benchmarking
Entry Levels Vs Exit Levels
What Happens in Between?
What Skills are Needed to Perform in a University Setting?
How Best to Encourage the Expansion of Language Outside of a Regular Class?
Challenges of a Homogenous Student Base
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

15. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
RMIT – Our Experience
All English Campus
Content and Language Integrated Learning
Student Groups
Student Support – SLAMS
International Students
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

16. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
Outcomes
Graduates with Skills
Confidence
Communicators
Employability
Work Ready
Global Citizens
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

17. Zone of Proximal Development
Adapted From: Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

18. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
Discussion
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum

19. 2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum
Thank You!
Mr. Jacob Heinrich, RMIT;
Dr. Vu Thi Tu Anh, MOET;
Mr. James Cervin, ASU;
May 19, 2016
2016 Leadership and Best Practices Forum