Using Dialogue Journals in an Interdisciplinary University Course

VOJTKOVÁ, Naděžda. Using Dialogue Journals in an Interdisciplinary University Course. In Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice. 2009.

Basic information

• Original name: Using Dialogue Journals in an Interdisciplinary University Course
• Name in Czech: Využití dialogických deníků v integrovaném kurzu
• Name (in English): Using Dialogue Journals in an Interdisciplinary University Course
• Authors: VOJTKOVÁ, Naděžda.
• Edition: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice, 2009.

Other information

• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Organization unit: Faculty of Education
• Keywords (in Czech): integrovaný kurz;týmová výuka;dialogický deník;zpětná vazba;reflexe;model
• Keywords in English: integrated course;team teaching;dialogue journal;feedback;reflection;modelling
• Tags: dialogue journal, feedback, integrated course, Modelling, reflection, team teaching
• Tags: International impact

Abstract

The teachers integrated two courses, English practical language and Methodology. They team-teach and the subjects are blended. Various strategies are used including learning centers, student micro teaching and dialogue journals. Using dialogue journals in this course proved useful for obtaining feedback from students, giving students and teachers an opportunity to reflect on activities, providing an opportunity to further develop ideas discussed in class, and modelling journals as an effective teaching tool.

Abstract (in Czech)

Vyučující integrovali dva kurzy, angličtinu praktický jazyk a metodiku výuky angličtiny. Vyučující vyučují společně a jednotlivé předměty se prolínají. Ve výuce se využívají různé metody výuky zahrnující výuková centra, mikrovýstupy a dialogické deníky. Využití dialogických deníků pomáhá se získáním zpětné vazby od studentů, umožňuje studentům i pedagogům reflektovat jednotlivé aktivity a dále rozvíjet problémy diskutované v hodinách. Slouží také jako model pro budoucí výuku na školách.

Abstract (in English)

The teachers integrated two courses, English practical language and Methodology. They team-teach and the subjects are blended. Various strategies are used including learning centers, student micro teaching and dialogue journals. Using dialogue journals in this course proved useful for obtaining feedback from students, giving students and teachers an opportunity to reflect on activities, providing an opportunity to further develop ideas discussed in class, and modelling journals as an effective teaching tool.