Peer Learning Task

Objectives: conducting all your work in a different language environment, source evaluation,
creating relevant study materials, giving instructions, class/group management, giving feedback

Task: in pairs/groups, find a source - an interesting article/ podcast/ video/ talk/ piece of news/
etc. related to the topic of the week. Prepare (an) edutainment activity/activities for your class
(discussion/exercise/game, etc.). In class, briefly present your topic to the class (avoid a
PowerPoint/slide-oriented presentation; instead use posters, handouts, and whatever you feel will
help your classmates). Engage your class in the activity/activities you prepared. The whole
activity should take up to 20 minutes (if you are using audio/video, this can only take up to 5
minutes of the overall time allotted). The lecturer of your seminar group will contact you with
information regarding signing up for a specific date.

Tips, tricks and suggestions:

*Look for sources that require certain standard or criteria be met before publication; just because
something is in print or online does not guarantee the quality and reliability of the information.
For more tips and advice on source evaluation, see, e.g.
https://guides.library.ucsc.edu/writing/evaluate

*The Peer Learning Task IS NOT a presentation! Your objective is to step into the teacher’s shoes
and engage your class/group in an active use of English. The primary goal is to practice language
use; the topic is a ‘tool’ to help you practice.

*Create engaging and stimulating activities with clear and concise instructions. You want your
activities to be interactive (pair work, group work) and effective.

*Try to avoid prolonged periods of exercise check by projecting the key/results on the screen or
bringing in a hard copy of it.

*Do not forget to include your name, date and seminar in your hand-outs or materials.