Syllabus – Activities Based EFL
Instructor: Ameena Amdahl-Mason
Email: ameenaamdahlmason@gmail.com
Expectations:
· Try everything, even if it is out of your comfort zone.
· Ask questions.
· Attend class daily.
· Be respectful of your classmates, your teacher, and the classroom.
· Have fun!
Topics in this course:
· Grouping methods
· What is your experience in Portland so far?
· Learning styles (VARK, Growth Mindset)
· Icebreakers/warm-ups for different learning styles
· Tongue twisters, chants, and songs
· Using Literature
· Listening Activities
· Speaking Activities
· Writing Activities
· Acting and Role Plays
· Discussion and Debate Techniques
· Prepare and Practice for Final Presentations
· Final Presentations
Final presentation:
You will be presenting one of the activities that you learned in class to the group. You may choose to present alone or with a partner. You will receive a more detailed handout on the final presentation.
