UNDERLYING THEORY...
Problems are situated hypothetically with representative dramatic roles depicting real-life situations. Goals are reached by simulating obstacles with corresponding problem-solving approaches. A simulation can be considered instructional if it is supplemented by one or more augmented instructional functions to assist the learners as they interact with the model (Gibbons, McConkie, Seo & Wiley, 2009).
THE MODEL...
* A scripted scenario is enacted which allows learners to see authentic reactions to interpersonal interactions using language structures which are grammatically correct, but which do not elicit a positive response. Learners see authentic reactions to speech choices and are able to judge the impact of the speech choice on the interlocutor
* The scenario is replayed with revisions made to the speech structures, eliciting an improved response, and a positive interpersonal interaction
* Augmented instructional functions allow learners to participate in a variety of extension activities to practice and reinforce the concepts simulated in the video. Circumstances will change throughout the activities, requiring the learner to apply the concepts appropriately depending upon the circumstances
Some examples of extension activities:
Sentence jigsaw Word concentration game Treasure hunt game Chain drill
Multiple choice questions Role play Verbal match
These extension activities cover the skill areas of:
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Problems are situated hypothetically with representative dramatic roles depicting real-life situations. Goals are reached by simulating obstacles with corresponding problem-solving approaches. A simulation can be considered instructional if it is supplemented by one or more augmented instructional functions to assist the learners as they interact with the model (Gibbons, McConkie, Seo & Wiley, 2009).
THE MODEL...
* A scripted scenario is enacted which allows learners to see authentic reactions to interpersonal interactions using language structures which are grammatically correct, but which do not elicit a positive response. Learners see authentic reactions to speech choices and are able to judge the impact of the speech choice on the interlocutor
* The scenario is replayed with revisions made to the speech structures, eliciting an improved response, and a positive interpersonal interaction
* Augmented instructional functions allow learners to participate in a variety of extension activities to practice and reinforce the concepts simulated in the video. Circumstances will change throughout the activities, requiring the learner to apply the concepts appropriately depending upon the circumstances
Some examples of extension activities:
Sentence jigsaw Word concentration game Treasure hunt game Chain drill
Multiple choice questions Role play Verbal match
These extension activities cover the skill areas of:
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing