Modernizing the Integrated Approach: A Dynamic Teaching Method Using Podcasts and Multimedia Content
Date of Graduation
Spring 5-19-2016
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
College/School
School of Education
Department/Program
International and Multicultural Education (IME)
First Advisor
Luz Navarrette García
Abstract
This project explores ways to create a curriculum in which multimedia and technology such as podcasts, streaming video, and online articles are utilized effectively in order to develop academic skills for adult international students, specifically those with the goal of attending an American university. Through this integrated approach that combines all of the essential language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), students will build confidence and thus become empowered and individualized learners. They will be able to attain mastery of an essential academic skill set that will assist them in attaining their goals in many different realms.
This project engages various learning types and activate students’ interest by creating a flexible and individualized curriculum in which students can draw upon their own interests in order to solidify not only academic writing and reading skills similar to those used in a university but also argumentative abilities, critical thinking skills, and content-based knowledge. Moreover, students will be deeply engaged because the content is modern and relevant and the approach is dynamic.
Recommended Citation
Hughes, Justin T., "Modernizing the Integrated Approach: A Dynamic Teaching Method Using Podcasts and Multimedia Content" (2016). Master's Projects and Capstones. 279.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/279
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Instructional Media Design Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons, Other Education Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons
Comments
This project was created in Tokyo, Japan and San Francisco, California, United States.