This is the course page for 自律学習演習１.
Use the links on the page to catch up any work you missed for 自律学習演習１.
Even if you miss class, you are expected to complete the homework and review the class content.
SDL Course Outline Check important information and the course schedule
Week 15:
Information about Final Assessment: Class presentation & assessment guide
Deadline: Thurs, Jan 25th
Send your VIDEO presentation here (use a PC): https://www.dropbox.com/request/lxXfgwmfd644sKhpNeUN
If you want to borrow an iPad to make a video, ask at the E-CO Counter.
Submit reports to WebClass by Jan 25th (late submissions accepted with -10% until Jan 29th).
Week 14:
Learning Cycle Reflection Wheel
Draw your Reflection wheel. Can you do the following self-directed learning skills?
- Making a plan (goals, materials, activities)
- Noticing weaknesses in your plan/activities & making changes to improve
- Writing a detailed reflection journal
Week 13:
Final Assessment info(Presentation or Report)
Optional Winter Vacation project:
Continue your Learning Cycle over Winter Vacation and earn up to 10 extra points.
To take part,
- YOU MUST write and submit a Winter vacation Learning Plan by Tuesday, Dec. 26th
- Study at least 6 hours during the vacation
- Keep a Winter Vacation English Study Routine Record everytime you study
- Submit a Learning Journal Winter Vacation by Tuesday, Jan 9th on WebClass
Weeks 10 – 13: Learning Cycle
Please submit a Learning Journal by Friday each week.
Week 9: Planning for Learning Cycle: Final Preparation
To do:
- Download the Learning Journal Week 1 file from here or WebClass.
- Write your plan for next week (content will be similar to your Learning Plan).
- Do your planned study for 3 hours (including 1 hour in class next week).
- Write your Reflection in your Learning Cycle Week 1 Journal.
- Submit your xlsx file & documentation files to WebClass by Friday, Dec 1st.
- Make sure your NAME is in the ファイル名！
Week 8 (Nov 9th): Planning for Learning Cycle – SMART activities
What does SMART stand for?
Write your draft (案）Learning Plan – submit by Fri Nov 10th.
Pick up from E-CO on Wed 15th Nov.
Submit final plan on Thurs 23rd Nov.
Grading Rubric for Learning Plan
Week 7 (Nov 2nd): Planning for Learning Cycle – Goals
Homework: Decide your Big Goal & Small Goals for your Learning Cycle.Planning for the Learning Cycle Goals HO
Write a DRAFT (案） Learning Plan and hand it in next week to get comments.
Examples for Big Goals & Learning Plans: LP example
Week 6 (Oct 26th): Learning Strategies – Speaking & Writing
Speaking Strategies – think in English, speak aloud (alone), record your speaking. Prepare & review for speaking. Use E-CO Services: Easy Chat, English Practice worksheets
Writing Strategies – Diary, SNS, Lang8 , Take phrases that you read (Read to Write)
Homework 1- try new Speaking & Writing Strategies
Homework 2 – Strategy Journal (20%)- Submit ALL Strategy Journals (at least 3) of all the new activities you tried. At least one each from: grammar/vocab; reading/listening; speaking/writing. Deadline: Class on Nov 2nd or by email by 18:20.
Also submit English Study Routine Record
Homework 3 – Write your Weekly Schedule in the Weekly planner
Week 5 (Oct 19th): Learning Strategies – Listening
Podcasts: Use the Podcast App on your phone to explore different English listening podcasts. This article has some information to get you started.
Listening Websites: Check out the listening websites featured on the E-CO Links page.
Homework 1: Search YouTube for English learning channels. We will discuss these in class next week.
Homework 2: Try a podcast and/or website/YouTube channel 2-3 times. Write a Strategy Journal about it.
Week 4 (Oct 12th): Learning Strategies – Reading
Homework: download this document for this week’s homework
Find a copy of the Strategy Journal here: Strategy Journal 1
Here is an EXAMPLE Strategy Journal to help you write it: 
Week 3 (Oct 5th): Learning Strategies: Vocabulary & Grammar
Homework: Strategy Journal: try some new strategies for learning vocab & grammar, and write about them in your Strategy Journal. Write one strategy entry for each strategy/activity/material.
Grading Rubric for Strategy Journal
Build a study routine. Keep a record of when you study.
Week 2(Sep 28th): Language Learning Histories
Homework: Download Quizlet App (www.quizlet.com) and make an account
Week 1 (Sep 21st): Language Learning Metaphors
Homework: Answer the questions to start thinking about your English (and other languages) learning experiences in your life.
Homework LLH preparation
