Adobe Systems
English Autonomously
Second Introductory Session Autumn 2020
Eva Rudolfová

Technické hlášení
Small talk
Představení (improvizovaný rozhovor vedoucí k „priorities“)

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checking understanding

Finish the sentence:
Autonomous learning is …
In English, I am really good/bad at …
When learning, I feel …
When learning, I would like to …
When learning, I need …
In EA, I can …
Counselling is …
Modules are …
With EA materials, I did ….

pairs
examples???

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plan for today – 1st part
CONTRACT
COUNSELLINGS
LOG
SLIDO
READINESS

examples???

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check out
BOOKING
     1st counselling
module
module
study buddy

Fotka nějakého dobrého kontraktu pro inspiraci…? MŠS, poté erasure
examples???

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contract/ agreement

Fotka nějakého dobrého kontraktu pro inspiraci…? MŠS, poté erasure
examples???

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contract/ plan/ agreement
Obsah obrázku text Popis byl vytvořen automaticky

-Struktura kurzu!!!
-contact hours – 4,5 with modules plus home preparation – how much?
-Odkazy na videopozvánky?

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metacognition for autonomous learning
planning
evaluating
monitoring

MAI – všichni snad mají…

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counselling sessions
planning
evaluating
monitoring

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counseling session 1 - planning
Image from https://kimblechartingsolutions.com/2017/06gold-bulls-wantnedd-support-hold/
Výsledek obrázku pro needs

TASK:
In pairs talk about your preparation for the 1st counselling session:
What do I want and need to achieve?
Do I know what to bring?
Do I know what to do with each paper and why?
Do I have a plan?
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getting ready for 1st counselling

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counseling session 2 - monitoring
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counseling session 3 - evaluating
gray and white pathway between green plants on vast valley
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learning diary/ log/ reflective writing
Obsah obrázku osoba, brýle, interiér, hledání Popis byl vytvořen automaticky Obsah obrázku
interiér, stůl Popis byl vytvořen automaticky Obsah obrázku interiér, přenosný počítač, počítač,
osoba Popis byl vytvořen automaticky Obsah obrázku stůl, interiér, přenosný počítač, vsedě Popis
byl vytvořen automaticky Obsah obrázku osoba, stůl, budova Popis byl vytvořen automaticky Obsah
obrázku osoba, interiér, držení, muž Popis byl vytvořen automaticky
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examples???

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reflective writing
•a guide by University of Hull
•a very brief guide by Vancouver Community College
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http://www.kukatko.cz/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/film-reel.jpeg thumb image

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log writing
Focus: English learning
Activity: regular
Writing style: use I/we/me
                    structure your writing (before/during/after; event/learning/what/how/why/next
time)

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log writing
Questions:
What have I learned?
What do I know now that I did not know?
What were my strenghts and weaknesses during the experience? What were the challenges and how did I
handle them?
What was useful?
What would I do better next time?
What have I learnt from this?

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log writing
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•Form: online log, video log, audio log, hand-written log, portfolio, book...
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•language learning history (LLH) to start with

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learning by doing – writing a reflection
Try to reflect on your recent learning experience.

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log writing
Questions:
What have I learned?
What do I know now that I did not know?
What were my strenghts and weaknesses during the experience? What were the challenges and how did I
handle them?
What was useful?
What would I do better next time?
What have I learnt from this?

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What do you need for your first counselling session (to be put in the HOMEWORK VAULT/
ODEVZDAVARNA):
•agreement (contract, plan)
•language learning history starting your log (based on your drawing from the last session…)
Recommended self-reflection tools:
•CEFR (How competent as an English speaker am I?)
•needs analysis (priorities!)
•SWOT analysis
ALL FILLED IN!

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Where does our counselling session happen?
-In Google Chat (Google serviced need to be allowed on your IS page)
Other questions?

Adobe Systems
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Thank you for being with me for the second session:)

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bibliography
Holec, Henri: Autonomy and Foreign Language Learning. Oxford, 1981.
Little, David: Learner autonomy 1: definitions, issues and problems. Dublin, 1991.
Karlsson, Leena, Kjisik, Felicity & Nordlund, Joan: From Here To Autonomy. Helsinki, 1997.
Schraw, Gregory and Dennison, Ryne Sperling: Assessing metacognitive awareness. In: Contemporary
Educational Psychology, 19, 460-475.