Possible Stages Of Investigation
The eight stages of individual scientific investigation are presented below in random order (except A and H). Individually, read stages B-G, and try to find a logical sequence for the stages. Write down the letters in order. Note that there may be more than one possible sequence. Share your ideas with other members of your group.
A: Select a topic for investigation
For example, try to think about what you would like to improve in your classroom practice.
B: Decide which data to collect
For example, you can take photos, keep a classroom diary, save lesson plans, or write a simple questionnaire. Ask other mates or peers for advice.
C: Evaluate your work
For example, ask: What did my peers learn? What did I/we learn? Where is the 'evidence'? What recommendations can I/we give peers interested in the same topic?
D: Preliminary exploration
Read as much as you can find on the topic you select (books, journals, websites), and about investigating, keeping notes on your reading. Ask mates or peers for advice.
E: Find (a) colleague(s) to work with
When you feel fed up or stuck, working together helps you to share ideas and the workload!
F: Teach and collect data
Actually teach for the period you set yourself. Make sure that collecting data does not interfere too much with your studying!
G: Set aims and 'start small'
Do not try to do too much too quickly. Set modest aims for your investigation, for example by focusing on one thing for a limited period of time.
H: Share the results with colleagues
Tell peers in your group about your recommendations by making a poster about your work; or write a report or article, or give a talk at a conference.
UNIT 3
Academic Speaking
Read the information below and try to use it preparing presentation or scientific report for a conference. Discuss with your peers what the most important steps in making and giving presentation are.
A. Questioning
1. planning the questions to be asked
2. writing out the key questions
3. wording questions appropriately
4. asking concise and specific questions
5. using peers’ existing knowledge
6. asking relevant questions
7. asking questions in a logical order
8. varying the manner of asking questions
9. asking questions in a non-threatening manner
10. allowing enough time for trainees to think
11. rephrasing questions for clarification
12. following-up on answers
B. Preparation and delivery
1. mastering the topic
2. preparing notes
3. practicing or rehearsing
4. recording oneself
5. getting feedback from others
6. making sure you can be seen
7. speaking in a clear and well-modulated voice
8. maintaining eye contact
9. using natural and communicative gestures
C. Providing input
1. stating the objectives and/or focus of the topic
2. using visuals and other aids appropriately
3. using handouts appropriately
4. using appropriate language (not too technical)
5. including only essential information
6. presenting points in a logical order
7. giving examples to concretize ideas
8. using humor, anecdotes an analogies to clarify and liven up the ideas
9. linking ideas constantly
10. repeating and reinforcing the main points
11. closing clearly with a re-iteration of the focus of the topic
F. Processing group presentation
1. making sure that presenters can be seen and heard
2. listening attentively to the presentation
3. taking down notes about the group output
4. planning the discussion strategy as the group presents
5. keeping to the chosen structure for discussion during the feedback session
6. using notes only as a guide during the discussion
7. asking questions to elicit the peers’ comments
8. getting the peers to make the evaluation
9. making the peers give reasons and details to support their views
Study the scheme. Think of an order of preparing a report. Make some notes to use the information for making your own presentation.
Your Topic
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I. WORLD OF BUSINESS
UNIT 1
Lead in
§ What forms of business do you know?
§ Do you know special terms for them in English?
§ Are there any differences between state and private types of business? Name them.
§ What type of business do the company you work in use?
Discussion
§ Divide in groups of three.
§ Think of advantages and disadvantages of working in state and private company; in multinational and family company; in big team and working on your own.
§ Discuss the ideas in group.
Vocabulary
§ Read and translate new words and expressions using a dictionary.
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