• Original Activity: Reading Comprehension Exercise

  • Students read a passage and answer questions about the content.

• Adapted Version (for PBL):

  1. Students read a passage about global warming.

  2. They are divided into groups to research causes, effects, and solutions related to climate change.

  3. Each group prepares a presentation, using both textual and visual elements to explain their topic.

  4. Groups present their findings to the class, followed by a discussion on the connection between the passage and their research.

• Justification:
  This activity allows students to take ownership of their learning, apply critical thinking, and work collaboratively to solve real-world problems, which are key elements of PBL.

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Original Activity:

• Activity: Grammar Practice on Present Perfect Tense

  • Description: Students practice present perfect tense by filling in blanks in sentences from their textbook.

Adapted Version (Flipped Classroom):

1. Pre-Class Video: Before class, students watch a short video explaining the present perfect tense, with examples.

2. In-Class Application: In class, students work in pairs to complete a set of exercises using the present perfect tense, applying it to real-life situations (e.g., sharing experiences with classmates).

3. Peer Review: Pairs exchange their exercises and provide feedback to each other.

4. Group Reflection: As a class, students reflect on the difficulties they encountered and discuss how to use the tense correctly in different contexts.

Justification:

This approach flips the traditional model by moving direct instruction to outside class hours, allowing class time to be focused on application and peer collaboration, which enhances active learning and critical thinking.

• Activity: Vocabulary Practice

  • Description: Students match vocabulary words with their definitions from the textbook.

Adapted Version (Gamification):

1. Game Setup: Students play a game called "Vocabulary Race." The class is divided into teams, and each team gets a set of vocabulary cards.

2. Game Rules: Each card has a vocabulary word on one side and its definition on the other. Teams take turns drawing a card and guessing the definition. Correct guesses earn points.

3. Leveling Up: After each correct answer, teams move to the next "level," which introduces harder vocabulary words or time limits for each answer.

4. Rewards: The team with the most points at the end of the game wins a small reward (e.g., homework pass, extra credit).

Justification:

This activity uses gamification by turning vocabulary practice into an interactive, competitive game. It encourages participation, rewards success, and motivates students to engage with the content in a fun and meaningful way.