Summary: I introduced myself with a slide show. Then, an orientation to the course was provided, explaining the documents below, except for the United Nations Freerice.com learning program, which will be covered in Class 02.  We discussed what is expected of you in each class and how you can excel and get the most out of this course to improve your English skills.

You will develop a greater ability to solve problems creatively, which leads to innovation. Additionally, you can expand your vocabulary and critically evaluate your study habits to enhance creativity, innovation, and technological skills through a range of activities, including reading, note-taking, categorizing, mind-mapping, discussing, writing, and planning.

You can review this video whenever you like: 3% of people can pass this creative test, can you? -Bit Size Psyche

How will your grade be calculated? 

Homework (30%)

Freerice.com (20%) –> Goal 4,000 points

This homework is ongoing and very fun, as it involves your four-skills logs of self-study on English subjects of your choice within the Free Rice Programme. We can fight climate change, feed hungry children and families for free, and even learn English along the way! Please get your code to create an account in the class.

Written Observation Paper (20%)

Class Participation (10%)

Final Presentation of Your Paper (20%)   

Document: ESP2 Syllabus_Worksheet.docx

Homework due by 1 pm the day before class:

Please read and take notes on at least 4 (or more) pages of notes on the keywords of Sawyer (2012), Chapter 22, How to Be More Creative. Please also include the page number where you sourced your work, so you can easily find it for your paper and presentation.

Sawyer, R. (2012). Explaining creativity: The science of human innovation. Oxford University Press.

Please take a photo of your notes and insert the pictures into the Class 01 Google document provided to you via email, placing them after your name in this single document. Other students get to see your work and share it. Completing the work will earn you credit for the homework.

  Sawyer (2012) Sample Note Taking of the 1st of 4 pages of Chapter 22: