English News Media Literacy: A Collaborative Teaching Project

Report Authors: Zhang Wei; Nguyen Van HuyInstitution: Peking University Hue UniversityWebsite: http://newsmedialiteracy.ning.com/Email: zwtoday@gmail.com; huy1979@yahoo.com

Zhang Wei Nguyen Van HuyDepartment of English College of Foreign LanguagesPeking University Hue UniversityChina Vietnam

Aims and Objectives- Promote development of digital literacy skills- Increase awareness, understanding and appreciation

of different Asian cultural values and practices- Create a replicable curriculum of News Media Literacy- Enhance collaboration between Asian Universities

Methodology- Learning by Doing (John Dewey)

- Read-Reflect-Write-Share - Feature Story Project

- Ning-based learning community- Social constructivist learning environment (OLE)- Procedural, conceptual, and strategic scaffolding

- Integration of learning, technology and assessment

Ning-based Learning Community

Implementation  

Outcomes- Development of English communication

skills using a variety of semiotic resources- Development of higher-order thinking skills- Appreciation and preservation of local

knowledge- Development of an enlarged understanding

of the traditions we share and the challenges we are faced with

Outputs 

- Modules and resources- Collection of student multimedia newsletters- Assessment tools (checklist and rubric)- Research articles in-progress

Reflections- Effective curriculum design- Supportive online learning environment- Flexible collaborative teaching responsive to diverse needs - Reflective professional development and cultural awareness - More interaction between CH and VN students

Next Steps…- Refine the curriculum and assessment tools- Disseminate the project outcomes- Engage more Asian collaborators - Solicit more support from administrators

ReferencesDalsgaard, Christian. (2006). Social software: E-learning beyond learning management systems. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-learning.Dewey, John, (1991). How We Think. (Rev. ed.). New York: Prometheus

Books.Downes, Stephen, (Oct. 16, 2006). Learning Networks and Connective

Knowledge. Retrieved from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/paper92/paper92.html.

Zhang, Wei (2010). Blogging for Doing English Digital: Student evaluations, Computers & Composition, 29 (4), 2010.

Thank you!

Report Authors: Zhang Wei; Nguyen Van HuyInstitution: Peking University Hue UniversityWebsite: http://newsmedialiteracy.ning.com/Email: zwtoday@gmail.com; huy1979@yahoo.com