Introduction to Authentic Materials and Realias (Part 1)

Authentic Materials in Language Teaching.

VIDEO VIEWING GUIDE: Authentic Materials and Realia
#Directions 
Before you watch the video, get together materials for note-taking. These notes should help you remember the video content, and may be useful in creating your final project. The notes will also help you with the end-of-the-week Knowledge Check. You may stop the video at any time to give yourself more time to take notes. After you watch each segment, a short quiz will appear. This is to help you remember what you just saw. Your scores will help you decide if you should watch the video again. You may repeat the whole video at any time and re-take the quizzes. 
A. As you watch Video Segment #1:
1. Why is the teacher using the puppets?
2. Are the students enjoying the activity?
3. What kinds of realia did the older children bring to class to talk about? Why might this be a good activity?
Reflection after you watch Segment #1: Could the teacher conduct this lesson without the dolls? What are the advantages and challenges of using them?

B. As you watch Video Segment #2:
1. Take notes on the young men’s description of their project.
2. What student activities went into preparing the project?
3. Who else is involved in the creation and the use of the project? Where is it stored?
Reflection after you watch Segment #2: How long do you think it took the students to make their book? What kinds of intermediate steps would they need to take?
 
C. As you watch Video Segment #3:
You will see examples of different kinds of authentic materials. Using a list or a chart like those below, take notes on each set of materials. Describe:
1. The materials that you see
2. The activity that goes with them
3. The proficiency level of the learners and the kinds of language skills they would practice in each example
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D. As you watch Video Segment #4
1. What kinds of computers, mobile phones or tablets, or other technologies might be appropriate for your students to use as they research information and create projects?
2. If you have very limited access to technology and the Internet, can you set up a learning center using just one computer or Internet-connected device?
3. What kinds of precautions might you take to keep students safe while online?