普通生物英文
English for General Biology
| 節 | 週三 |
|---|---|
3 10:10–11:00 | 普通生物英文 HC104 2 節連堂 |
4 11:10–12:00 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
This 16-week course is designed to support students enrolled in the General Biology English-medium-instruction course (EMI 普通生物-英語授課) or those looking to develop their academic and professional English skills for biology-related content. By developing their English skills specific to academic purposes in biology, the course aims to improve students' ability to understand, present, and communicate biology concepts effectively in both written and spoken English. Key focus areas include: ● Reading strategies for scientific texts ● Lecture comprehension and note-taking ● Participation in academic discussions ● Oral presentation skills ● Scientific essay writing By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use appropriate reading strategies to read and comprehend biology textbooks and research articles. 2. Communicate and interpret biological knowledge in connection to real-life situations in English. 3. Demonstrate professional scientific skills, including observation, interpretation, and critical thinking, in both written and spoken tasks. 4. Develop and present coherent and structured oral and written reports on biological topics. 5. Engage in teamwork and leadership roles during group tasks, utilizing English as a tool for learning and collaboration.
無
◎ Implement task-based and active learning strategies aligned with the General Biology curriculum ◎ Integrate AI and technology for personalized, guided, and collaborative learning ◎ Incorporate multimodal and multiliteracy approaches ◎ Foster reflective practices and metacognitive strategies through self-assessments and peer feedback sessions ◎ Design authentic assessments that mirror EMI classroom and real-world scientific communication
1. Class Participation & Discussion - 10% 2. ESAP Learning Tasks (simulate ESAP tasks in the EMI course) - 70% ◎ Reading and listening note-taking assignments - 10% Develop effective reading and listening strategies by taking comprehensive notes from assigned texts and lectures. ◎ Group mini-lecture presentation (15 minutes) - 15% Collaborate with your group to deliver a structured mini-lecture on a selected biological topic. ◎ One-page written report: "Plant growth observation and analysis" - 15% Write a concise report documenting the growth process and observations of your selected plant. ◎ 10-minute video presentation: "Plant growth observation and analysis" - 15% Create and present a video detailing the plant growth process and observations, with a focus on clarity and scientific accuracy. ◎ Mock exam essay writing - 10% Practice responding to exam-style essay questions, demonstrating your ability to explain and apply biological concepts clearly. 3. Peer Evaluation and Self-Reflection Activities - 10% ◎ Engage in peer evaluations and complete self-reflection tasks to assess your performance and learning progress post-ESAP tasks. 4. Self-Directed Language Enhancement Activities - 15% Please provide evidence of any of the following: ◎ Quizizz biology vocabulary learning ◎ EdPuzzle biology videos ◎ Self-study center activities
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Course Introduction/Overview and Connection to EMI General Biology Orientation to ESAP course, overview of General Biology content and language challenges |
| 第 2 週 | AI and Digital Tools for Self-Directed English Learning Introduction to AI and digital tools for self-directed English learning for biology-related content and language skills |
| 第 3 週 | Reading Strategies for Scientific Texts Reading and note-taking assignment (Part 1) |
| 第 4 週 | Effective Lecture Comprehension Techniques Listening exercises and note-taking practice |
| 第 5 週 | Critical Analysis of Biological Research Articles Reading and note-taking assignment (Part 2) |
| 第 6 週 | Academic Writing: Structuring Biology Reports Report writing workshop |
| 第 7 週 | Participating in Academic Discussions Group discussion practice and peer feedback |
| 第 8 週 | Oral Presentation Skills: Basics Preparation for group mini-lecture presentation |
| 第 9 週 | Mock mini-lecture presentations and peer evaluations Peer feedback, self-evaluation and reflection |
| 第 10 週 | Writing Mock Exam Essays Work on essay structure and clarity, followed by peer review sessions. |
| 第 11 週 | Advanced Biology Report Writing Submission of the one-page written report: "Plant Growth Observation and Analysis." Students receive feedback and engage in revision. |
| 第 12 週 | Oral Presentation Skills: Advanced Preparation for video presentation |
| 第 13 週 | Video Presentation on a Biological Process "Plant Growth Observation and Analysis." Peer reviews and self-reflection on video content. |
| 第 14 週 | Video Presentation on a Biological Process (continued) Peer reviews and self-reflection continue for video presentations, with a focus on constructive feedback. |
| 第 15 週 | Writing and Reviewing Scientific Essays Review sessions to improve essay structure, argumentation, and scientific clarity. |
| 第 16 週 | Course Recap and Final Assessment Final self-evaluation, course feedback, and reflection on the ESAP learning experience and its application to future studies. |
1. The textbook and selected academic articles used in the General Biology EMI course: Campbell, N. A., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Orr, R. B. (2018). Biology: A global approach. 2. EMI lecture videos, notes and slides 3. Reading, listening, note-taking, writing guides and worksheets 4. EAP, ESP, and ELT online learning resources 5. Self-directed language enhancement activities apps and tools: EdPuzzle, Padlet, SpeechNotes, NaturalReader, QuillBot, DeepL Write, ChatGPT, Quizzizz, etc.
- 地點
- 人三館C308
- 時間
- Monday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- 聯絡方式
- reginelin@nycu.edu.tw #52716