Dear all,

Please find the news and updates for this week below.

1.Teacher Strand

1.1.ScOLa Get-together 

We started the new semester with our annual Get-together event which created the opportunity for us to meet and socialise. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your invaluable contributions and active participation and we look forward to more collaborative learning experiences in the future.

We kindly asked our session presenters to share any material/references regarding their sessions on Z-drive.  You will be able to access them next week through TLDU Folder – Professional Development Activities – 2023-2024 Academic Year – 2024 ScOLa Get-together – Session Materials).

 

 

1.2.ScOLa Undergraduate English Program – EAP Training Days

We had our two-day training event on English for Academic Purposes by Asst. Prof. Dr. Tijen Akşit tailored specifically for our UGE Program instructors.  The event was planned based on the valuable feedback gathered through ScOLa Professional Development Questionnaire aiming that the content addressed the specific needs identified by our instructors.  Throughout these two days, we had the chance to engage in collaborative discussions and hands on activities focusing on our own context.

 

 

2. Student Strand 

2.1. Thematic In-Class Activities Pool 

This semester, we will be offering thematic in-class activities for your reference to further engage students in interactive and exciting ways.  These activities will cover a wide range of topics and themes, allowing you to tailor them to your specific subject matter and teaching style. The pool will be available on Z-drive, under TLDU, Extra-Curricular Activities for Sts. For those who would like to contribute to the activity pool, there will be also a “Shared Folder” available under the same section. Please feel free to share your own engaging & thematic materials in that folder. You can reach the “Thematic In-class Activities Pool” via this route:

Z:\z_old_SELI\AAA Level Folders\LS READ ONLY FOLDERS\TLDU\Extra-curricular Activities for Sts\2023-24 Academic Year\Spring\Thematic in-class Activities for Students

Theme 1: Ice-breakers & Getting to Know You Activities for the first week

As we prepare for the upcoming semester, we wanted to share some ideas for icebreaker activities to kick off the first day of classes and create a welcoming environment for our students.  Please check the “Thematic In-class Activities Pool” on Wednesday for the list of activities to be used with your students on your first day in class.