ProTeCo Model: Project based Learning, Technology and Community Learning Model

ProTeCo Model: Project based Learning, Technology and Community Learning Model

1. HOW?

   • Project Based Learning
     • Set group and individual goals
       • Clear relevant and authentic
       • Step by step subgoals
     • Cater for different Learning styles
       • Texts
       • Multimedia
       • Audio
     • Different techniques: Jigsaw, clusters, buzz groups, round robin, leaning cells, or fish bowl discussions.
     • Scaffolding: esp. in beginning
     • Solve real world problems = more authentic and self-rewarding
       • Identify the objective. Set criteria or goals. Gather data. Generate options or courses of action. Evaluate the options using data and objectives. Reach a decision Implement the decision.
     • Assign roles in team work
     • Pre and post formative assesment
     • Equilibrium between the level of challenge and personal skill
     • Individual, pair and team work: heterogeneus dinamycs, always with individual accountability.
     • Max. team size 4
     • Team building activities to get to know team members and create bonds
     • Allow self-regulated learning within the project framework: semi-guided and free activities
   • Community
     • Connect and cooperate with the Hispanic Local community
     • Connect or/and team up with Spanish speakers of the world
     • Ideas on solving community problems
   • Technology: M-Learning Focus
     • Mobile Learning book related to learning languages: http://flinders-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo_library/libweb/action/display.do?tabs=detailsTab&ct=display&fn=search&doc=FUL_ALMA51107302610001771&indx=1&recIds=FUL_ALMA51107302610001771&recIdxs=0&elementId=0&renderMode=poppedOut&displayMode=full&frbrVersion=&frbg=&&dscnt=0&scp.scps=scope%3A%2861FUL%29%2Cscope%3A%28FUL_METALIB%29%2Cscope%3A%28FUL_DSPACE%29%2Cprimo_central_multiple_fe&mode=Basic&vid=FUL&srt=rank&tab=default_tab&vl%28freeText0%29=mobile%20learning%20mark%20pegrum&dum=true&dstmp=1448961946880
     • Connect with others: community link
       • Italki Livemocha Palabea
     • Create and share content online
     • Facilitate collaboration with team members
       • Collaboration tools: http://www.missiontolearn.com/2009/08/free-online-collaboration/
     • Build up L2 Skills
       • Vocabulary
         • Quizlet Examtime Mindmup Duolingo
       • Grammar

2. WHAT?

   • DMC = perfect long-term motivation
     • Students achieving more than expected
     • Students enjoying investing considerable amounts of time and effort
     • Focussed concentration: The goal being constantly on students’ minds
     • Positive emotionality: Students experienced it as something ‘special’.