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Workshop Introduction
Thinking Aloud is an idea inspired by Cognitive Psychology and by Vygotsky’s ideas of learning. First, as teachers demonstrate a task, such as solving a multiplication problem, we think aloud as we do so. Next, we show students the ‘script’ we followed as we were thinking aloud. Then, students use the same script as they think aloud to do related tasks. After thinking aloud with the same script multiple times, students come to internalize the script. Students seldom have the habit of thinking aloud. Thus, they need time to develop the habit. Scripts give them confidence and provide them the vocabulary and grammar help they may need.
This workshop will explain the rationale for thinking aloud and demonstrate different types of scripts in different subject areas. Workshop participants will have time to develop and trial their own scripts for the students. |
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Workshop details
For Whom: All Educators Day/Date: Friday, 21 January 2011 Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm Fees: Members: $100 Non-members: $170 Venue: Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU) 583 Serangoon Road Singapore 218197 |
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The Presenter
Dr George Jacobs has been teaching in Singapore and working with Singapore teachers since 1993 at the Regional Language Centre, NIE, MOE schools and other institutions. He has a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Hawaii. Dr Jacobs tries for ‘Just-in-Time Teaching’, making his workshops/courses as immediately applicable as possible. |
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For enquiries, please contact Ms Kim at 6299 3936 or write to programmes@stu.org.sg. |
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Application Procedure
Please click here to download the application form and email the completed form to programmes@stu.org.sg or fax it to 6294 1032. Principal’s signature will be required if the application is sent via fax and if sent via email, it should be copied (CC) to the principal.
Application Deadline: 05 January 2011 |
