handout__speeddate111209vocabulary list111009Class theme/topics discussed:
Valentine’s Day
How did you pick this theme or topic?
Share romantic stories and valentine’s day experience with students. Learn romance related vocabulary.
How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
general discussion
How did students react?
good
Did they engage with each other and you?
yes
What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
Online vidéo.
Please attach a copy.
Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
yes
Why or why not?
Students learn the cultural differences and share their personal experience related to valentine’s day celebration.
Class theme/topics discussed:
Chinese “the Bachelor”
How did you pick this theme or topic?
This speed dating show is quite controversial and popular in China and it raised many discussions about the current society issues. So I think it is a great show for students to watch and then generate general discussion about relationship and social issues.
How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
General discussion
How did students react?
They find the show is quite entertaining and we had a great discussion later.
Did they engage with each other and you?
Yes.
What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
Satellite tv.
Please attach a copy.
Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
Yes.
Why or why not?
It is a great way to make students immersed into daily Chinese and they also practice listening skills besides speaking.
The Chinese “Bachelor” 非诚勿扰
Questions to think before watching the show:
What things are important for girls when they are trying to find their Mr. Right?
What in common for all the guys’ self-introduction video?
What things do you think that are different of American and Chinese people about dating and choosing one’s boyfriend/girlfriend?
Questions to discuss after watching the show:
Which guy you like most? Which girl you like most?
Do you have some cultural shock or unexpected questions/answers from both guys and girls in the show?
How do you think about speed dating?
Class theme/topics discussed:
Speed Date (3)&Photos taking
How did you pick this theme or topic?
We continue our topic about romance and love. However, each of them also needs to talk about their interest, daily habits, hobbies, etc in order to find their Mr./Mrs.Right.
How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
pair work, student presentations
How did students react?
They like the topic and play the game. It also challenge their language speaking in terms of describing photos and making it into a story.
Did they interact with each other and you?
Yes. They engaged with each other and me pretty well.
What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
Digital camera, laptop
Please attach a copy.
Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
Yes
Why or why not?
Students are interested in the topic and learn vocabulary to describe love, personal feelings, etc.
It’s also a good topic to involve other general yet personal information such as hobbies, habits and values.