1ST CLASS

1. Introduction
Approach
Contents
Evaluations
English 2

2. Rules of the game
 To ensure harmonious co-existence for the
next 16 weeks…..

3. Rules of the game……
 No eating in class
 Switch off cellphones, iPods and iPads or put them in silent
mode
 No unauthorised people in class.

4. Rules…………… continued
 We excuse ourselves if we leave class
 Attendance: 20 % absences allowed without
acceptable excuse (6 classes).
 More than 15 minutes late or disappearance from
class - you’re ‘absent’

5. Rules………………….continued
 Acceptable excuses:
 Illness, supported by medical certificate issued by
student’s EPS on official forms, OR by the
University’s medical department (Medio
Universitario).
 Institutional activity, with prior excuse from head of
major
 Exceptionally, by prior agreement with profe.

6. Rules………………..conclusion
 Unacceptable excuses usually contain reference to the
following:
 Visa/Embajada
 Trafiic congestion/ Trancón
 MIO/Feeder
 My mother served me lunch/breakfast late
 Farm/Finca
 Birthday
 Tésis/Práctica

7. Approach: Blended Learning
Combination of
F2F instruction
with computer-
mediated
instruction
Combining the best of
both teaching methods

8. Contents
Weeks
Rosetta
Stone Unit Content
1, 2, 3 Unit 11 Everyday Things
4 ,5, 6 Unit 12 Places and Events
7, 8, 9, 10 Unit 13 Tourism and Recreation
10, 11, 12, 13 Unit 14 Professions and Hobbies
13, 14, 15, 16 Unit 15
At Home and Around Town

9. Assessment:
 is notified in advanced

10. Assessment
Types of Activities Number of
Grades
Weighted Grade
%
Quizzes, task activities and/or
homework
5 (one per unit) 20
Platform activities: Access and work
in the platform (progress)
4 20
Projects (Writing, Speaking,
Interaction)
2 30
Test (Reading, listening, grammar,
vocabulary)
2 30

11. Rosetta Stone Foundations Approach
 Natural Approach
 Learning Styles

12. Barrieras to Learning
 Fear to make mistakes
 No time
 No need for English
 Not Understanding

13.  Students Autonomy
 Natural and Intuitive
 Visual
 Multimedial (voice recognition, speaking, writing,
etc.)
 Access through different places and devices.
 Guided and progressive
Methodology

14. Skills
 Reading Comprehension
 Speaking Production and Interaction
 Writing Production and Interaction
 Listening comprehension

15.  Go to Blackboard in PUJC.
 Access your account
 Identify your English Course
 Explore the menú on letf
 Download the Students´Guide
 Access Rosetta StoneAccess Rosetta Stone
 Explore your course
How to access

16. Platform Icons

17.  Adriana Valencia
 avalencia@javerianacali.edu.co
 Office 3.27 Saman
 Times of attention:
Will be defined with students
Me