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Dr. Nazmi Al-MasriSept 2012The Islamic University of Gaza

Unit (2)Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)ObjectiveBy the end of this unit, the participant pre-service teachers will be enabled to use the following computer and word functions to enhance teaching English for Palestine

CD playerVideo playerWord keyboard shortcuts (33 shortcuts in a table) + clouring text,Drawing tables (hidden)Track changesPPP Using CD player

Teaching Task (1)With loudspeakers, the computer functions as a useful CD/ audio / media/ real player that provides faster access to audio-materials, without the manual fast forward or reverse (which saves time in class).

As a Palestinian English language teacher, think & try to list 3 pedagogical functions of CD player in teaching English for Palestine. ....................

CD/Tape/cassette playercan be used to conduct activities involves training SS in some enabling skills such as:

4.1 perception of sounds4.2 stress4.3 intonation patterns4.4 accents4.5 attitudes4.6 practice in various styles of listening comprehension

Using Video player

With LCD & loudspeakers, the computer functions as a useful video player (audio-visual videos on discs or flashes) which can provide practice in all language skills.

As a Palestinian English language teacher, think and try to list 3 pedagogical functions of video player in teaching English for Palestine. ...Children enjoy watching videos- WHY?Many students enjoy watching TV & videos more than listening to a cassette for various reasons. Which one do you agree most? Why? In pairs, list 2 more reasons.

The setting, action, emotions, gestures, etc, that our students can observe in a video clip, provide an important visual stimulus for language production and practice.It is actually easier for learners to understand video material when the face of the speaker is visible.Students are exposed to authentic English in a natural context. Not only is this by exposing them to "real people", but they view real situations too..........................................................................................................................Variety of video viewing techniques/ activities Harmer (2007:310) In pairs , which ones do you agree with most? Why? List 2 more activities.

Silent viewing (playing the videowithout the sound)Freeze framing (freezing the picture and asking the students what they think will happen next)Partial viewing (covering most of the screen with a piece of paper) Picture or speech (half the class watches the video while the other half faces away)Subtitled films (students see and hear the English language)Picture-less listening (listening to the audio before watching the video)Comparison & contrast:What happens nextObserve and write

Criteria for choosing a videoIn Pairs, try to list 3 criteria for choosing a video

Criteria for choosing a video1 Length of the extract (2-3 minute video)

2 Appropriateness of content

3 Sound and picture quality

4 Extent of visual support and language density

Further Reading on using videosVideo and young learners 1: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/video-young-learners-1

Video and young learners 2: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/articles/video-young-learners-2

PICS Video guidelines: http://www.uiowa.edu/~pics/tips.html#Topic%2012

Word keyboard shortcutsAs a Palestinian English language teacher, think and try to list 2 pedagogical functions for each of the following computer keyboard shortcuts in teaching English for Palestine.

bolditalicsunderlininghighlightinghyper linking colouring fontStrike through (abc)

Pedagogical functions of tables As a Palestinian English language teacher, think and try to list 3 pedagogical functions for using tables in teaching English for Palestine.

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Pedagogical functions of hidden tables As a Palestinian English language teacher, think and try to list 3 pedagogical functions for using hidden tables in teaching English for Palestine.

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Pedagogical functions of track changesAs a Palestinian English language teacher, think and try to list 3 pedagogical functions for using track changes in teaching English for Palestine.

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Evaluating PPPLook at the following 4 different PP slides made by your colleagues last semester; number them according to their effectiveness and give reasons.

Evaluating PPP

Evaluating PPP

Evaluating PPP

Evaluating PPP

Pedagogical benefits of PPPAs a Palestinian English language teacher, think and try to list 3 pedagogical functions for using PPP in teaching English for Palestine.

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Summary: Computer pedagogical functions/benefits illustration/ examplesLanguage skillComputer functionCD player 1Video player2Word keyboard shortcuts 3Drawing tables (hidden)4Track changes5PPP 6Cognitive skills are essential tools for learning and success, they based on mental abilities Cognitive skills are skills involve the mental actions or process of acquiring knowledge and understand through experience and sense. And now we discus cognitive skills in grade 4.9.129Cognitive Skills and Language Skills-In fact, cognitive skills can develop language skills, and cognitive skill can mastered through language skills. For example, What is characterizes successful readers and writers is not simply their knowledge about what they read or write, but their ability to continuously apply cross-contact, generalize and infer from them.-Teachers who use this promote rapid and secure progress and contribute to the wider develop mert of childrens thinking skills.-Teachers can use class and group teaching methods such as shared and guided reading to demonstrate model, explore and create texts for reading and writing,

Types of Cognitive Skills :7What areCognitive skills?

mental abilities used in the process of learning & gaining knowledge

essential for learning & developing language skills

classified into HOTS, LOTS & creative skills