Talk 2: Orchestrate a thematic unit through a seamless process: Task design, implementation, and procedure

Date/Time: 7:00-8:30PM (US Eastern Time), Wednesday, October 6

This presentation demonstrates how a thematic unit can substantiate two central notions at the heart of course design: authenticity and tasks. Specifically, it illustrates how task-based active learning is made possible through a seamless process with two essentials: 1) a three-stage daily learning cycle including pre-task, during-task, and post-task stages, and 2) a six-day learning cycle, spiraling up a sequence of tasks.

Achieving Authenticity

In a Technology-Mediated Task-Based Chinese Language Course By
Miao-fen Tseng
Daniels Family NEH Distinguished Teaching Professor
Inaugural Director, Institute of World Languages
University of Virginia