Jennifer M. Herrin, M.A., Central New Mexico Community College; Email: jherrin@cnm.edu
February 21, 2009
10:00-11:00am
Albuquerque Main Library 501 Copper NW (Community Room)
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Observation Form
1. I am observing a PPP lesson.
2. Check
Is motivation . . .
Low?
High?
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Observation Form
Is motivation . . .
Low?
High?
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is to select and
sequence tasks
2. Focus: on
communication task
(meaning)
3. Fluency to Accuracy:
Planning and Language
focus is after the task
4. Context: Task gives
context
5. Integrated skills: Holistic
language experience
(multi-skills)
6. Choices: Ss are free to
use language learned
from other lessons
and/or other sources to
complete the task
7. Natural: Built in
attention to Fluency &
Accuracy (Task to
Reporting)
8. Real world: Can
encourage coping
strategies and creativity
9. Learner Independence:
Ss learn to notice
features in language
10. Language exposure: rich
& varied
11. Flexible: Can more
easily meet needs of
multi-level classes
12. Follow-up: T can see
what knowledge Ss have
and what they need
instruction on
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PPP
a. Teacher: presents a specific
form and conducts practice
b. Focus: on presentation; Ss
manipulate, apply
l. Follow-up: T can think that Ss
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Each group compared information and completes an SWOT table (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
Threats) to be presented to the class. (problem solving)
Homework: Ss search the Internet for organizations that help develop small business in Ukraine and present them to
the class.
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