To give a short overview on this term paper we want to explain our project and the aims of this research paper at first. We had to develop new tasks for EFL classes which have to be solved in cooperation. Later, these tasks should be tested with pupils from 9th, 10th or 11th class and filmed with a camera to analyze the partner work afterwards. The main goal is to find out which learning strategies the pupils apply to solve the given task.
As we did our work internship at a Gesamtschule during the semester holidays, we found some voluntary pupils in form R10, one of our classes at this time. A short characterization of this learning group follows in Chapter 2. Inspired by our internship we had the idea to develop such tasks which refer to the current topic of this English class, which is America in the 10th grade. We found one caricature in the magazine “Der Spiegel” and one article on the Internet and created a task out of that. In Chapter 3 we give a detailed description of the developed tasks.
After a brief a-priori analysis (Chapter 4) which describes the expected learning strategies and results for our tasks we will analyze the group work and reveal in Chapter 6 which techniques the students actually applied. This will be the main part of this paper, because everything is described very precise, the learning behavior as well as the results of the tasks. In addition to that, we developed a description of the testing stage which gives an overview of the test day itself. Finally, we will draw a conclusion and give a short outlook on the importance of those tasks for EFL classes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction (Tobias Herbst)
- Characterization of Form R10 (Tobias Kollmann)
- Detailed Description of the Developed Tasks (Tobias Kollmann)
- A priori Analysis of the Developed Tasks (Tobias Herbst)
- Description of the Testing Stage (Tobias Kollmann)
- Analyzing the Pairs
- Pair 01: A. & R (Tobias Kollmann)
- Pair 02: A. & M (Tobias Kollmann)
- Pair 03: R. & S (Tobias Herbst)
- Pair 04: MF. & MJ (Tobias Herbst)
- Conclusion and Outlook (Tobias Herbst & Tobias Kollmann)
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary objective of this research paper is to investigate the learning strategies employed by students in EFL classes when working collaboratively on specially designed tasks. The paper analyzes the implementation and effectiveness of these tasks, specifically focusing on their application in a 10th-grade English class studying the theme of America.
- Learning strategies in collaborative EFL tasks
- The influence of student interests on learning strategies
- The role of stereotypes and reality in understanding American culture
- The application of learning strategies in a classroom setting
- The impact of collaborative tasks on student motivation and engagement
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the project and its aims, outlining the development and testing of cooperative tasks for EFL classes. It provides a brief overview of the research process, including the selection of the topic 'America,' the development of tasks, and the analysis of student learning strategies.
- Characterization of the Class and our Expectation: This chapter provides a characterization of the 10th-grade class involved in the project, highlighting their individual characteristics and expected learning outcomes based on their previous experiences and academic performance. The chapter explores the potential for learning strategies in this specific group of students.
- Detailed Description of the Developed Tasks: This chapter details the development of the tasks designed for the project, focusing on the reasons behind the choice of 'America' as the topic. It emphasizes the importance of aligning tasks with student interests and connecting them to the existing curriculum. The chapter further explores the goal of contrasting stereotypes and authentic experiences regarding American culture.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research paper focuses on learning strategies, collaborative tasks, EFL classes, student motivation, intercultural learning, stereotypes, and the theme of America.
- Quote paper
- Tobias Kollmann (Author), Tobias Herbst (Author), 2004, Talking about America: Image or Reality? Researching on Learning Strategies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/57336
