Teaching Beyond the Curriculum
Abstract
Research on experiential learning has recently gained momentum in higher education with the need to rekindle our in-class connections after a long period of remote learning. Drawing from David Kolb’s learning cycle, the present paper offers a concrete framework for an industry client role-play and project simulation embedded in English for the Digital Media graduate-level curriculum. It will unfold as an authentic case study with practical and theoretical illustrations, and the research will showcase types of client interactions, authentic vocabulary-building tools and project-pitching techniques meant to improve technical communication skills for graduate students in digital-related fields. The findings will provide a backdrop for project-based learning in post-pandemic times, prompting educators to integrate innovative methodologies into their curricula.
Dr. Elisabeta Aida Osian is a continuing lecturer with Simon Fraser University, FCAT-SIAT-MDM, in charge of the Pre-MDM program’s technical language and communication side. She has been developing and implementing practical, interactive ESP syllabi in recent years. With extensive experience teaching English for specialized and academic purposes, she is CELTA certified and holds a Curriculum Writing for Higher Education certificate from Harvard’s Derek Bok Center. She holds a BA in English Literature and Linguistics, an MA in Communication, and a Ph.D. in Literary Theory and Aesthetics.
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday 16th November, 2023