Summary: We worked on your Synthesized Notes as a class and in groups and pairs. Homework due at 13:00 the day before Class_12: Guidelines for your presentation are not included in the document. 1. Your talk should last 8-10 minutes, followed by 3-5 minutes for questions, comments, and answers. 2. It is good to practice your presentation several times, recording yourself on video, so you can notice any communication styles you would like to improve. 3. There are usually 16 to 20 slides. 4. Your reference page is single-spaced with APA formatting.  5…. Read More

Summary: You spoke to your pair about your research and observation possibilities. I also checked in with each one of you on your progress. Then you reviewed the document ESP2b_Self_Directed_Learning_Synthesizing and the References visuals on this page to help with your upcoming homework and the PowerPoint instructions:   How to make APA References: APA 7th Edition Quick Guide Homework due at 13:00 on Friday, June 26th in your Google Doc:  1. Please revise the same five questions related to the topic you are researching and categorize your four notes on THREE pages of A4 paper. With… Read More

Summary: We discussed the articles, and you began to research your topics for your self-directed learning report. The key is to write about something interesting to you! Attachment: Self-directed Learning References Homework due before class on 07/05/2021: 1. You need time to work on the start of your paper slowly, so please categorize your research notes of the reading and viewing of the homework from classes 01-06. These notes will help you write your definition of self-directed learning for the definition section in your midterm paper. Please download ESP2 Self Directed Learning Step by… Read More

Summary:  You discussed Angela Duckworth’s TED Talk homework about Grit, and I answered your questions. Here are some Grit questions for your discussion: It was exciting for students to take the grit scale of how gritty they are: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/ Then, we spoke about setting goals during COVID19 based on Angela Duckworth’s Interview with Katy Milkman: Duckworth, A. & Milkman, K. (2020). Wharton’s coronavirus course: Professors Angela Duckworth and Katy Milkman interview [Video]. Arts and Sciences: University of Pennsylvania. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dKso2X-WUE        The ABCs of a Growth Mindset Self-Talk: Ideas to Think about for Your Report… Read More

Summary: You spoke in pairs about Professor Mitra’s or Professor McDonald’s video that you read and took notes about self-directed learning. We primarily discussed the article “Rethinking Education in the Digital Age.”  Here is his awarded TED Talk: Mitra, S. (2010, July). The child-driven education. [Video]. Ted Conferences. http://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education?language=en  McDonald, K. (2019, September 19). Self-directed learning: How ‘unschoolers’ control their education [Video]. Big Think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWP_6RV6nmA 1. What was interesting about Mitra’s TED Talk? 2. What was interesting about McDonald’s concept about unschoolers, robots, and creativity? 3. Was there anything that was not clear in either video? If so, what… Read More

Summary: After explaining the homework, the class discussed the reading homework given in Class_02, which you discussed in groups: 1. What kind of English goal setting do you have for terms one and two? 2. How do you sequence your study activities and homework? 3. How do you break goals into manageable activities to get things done? 4. How do you engage in the learning process? 5. Also talk about the “Three Approaches, Deep, Surface, and Strategic. New vocabulary: regurgitate, a happy medium, didactic learning, rote memorization Vocabulary: self-organized learning systems (SOLE), visual and oral… Read More

MLA Style Center Summary: We worked on gathering research and MLA formatting. We also carefully considered and followed the activities of Alex Essay Writing Tool, steps 1 -3. This writing tool is sponsored by the Royal Literacy Fund, a charity, and created by Dr. Anna Barker, the speaker in the videos. Wednesday, May 27th, 2026: 4:00 Thursday, May 28th, 2026: 1:00, 1:30, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 “We write to taste life twice, in… Read More

Summary: You worked in pairs to get a greater understanding of self-directed learning based on Gray’s video, reflection questions, and homework. Gray, P. (2015). Self-directed learning. [Video]. YouTube. URL Questions for Discussions: 1. What learning fundamentals in Gray’s illustrated talk resonated with you the most, and why? 2. What self-directed learning fundamentals have you experienced in your education in Japan? How was that?  3. What self-directed learning fundamentals have you NOT experienced in your education in Japan? What do you think is the reason for this? Homework due at 13:00 after lunch, a day before Class_03: 1. Complete… Read More

Summary: There was an orientation to the course explaining the documents below, including what is expected of you in our sessions, your homework, how you can do well, and how you can improve your English writing skills the most in this course. Lastly, an introduction to the IELTS test was presented: How will your grade be calculated?  Homework (30%) IELTS Practice Midterm (20%) -The goal is a 6.5 score, not a 9.0! MLA Academic Final Paper (20%) Class Participation (10%) Cambridge Write & Improve (20%-10% is online class participation)     Total = 100%  Homework due at 1 p.m…. Read More

Summary: We had an orientation about how to be successful and get the most out of this course to support your university studies and learning. To understand more about self-directed learning, we viewed and studied Peter Gray’s YouTube video below: Gray, P. (2015). Self-directed learning. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoE480mzrk0 Documents: Homework due at 13:00 after lunch the day before Class_02, and bring your computer and pictures of your notes to upload in your Google Document in class, if you have not uploaded your photos already:  Gray, P. (2015). Self-directed learning. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoE480mzrk0 Please take pictures of your… Read More