Class theme/topics discussed:
System of education in Russia
How did you pick this theme or topic?
Students were interested in the topic – they included it in their lists of desired topics for the semester.
How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
Direct questioning, general discussion.
How did students react?
Did they engage with each other and you?
Yes, a lot.
What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
PowerPoint presentation (projected on the TV screen)
Pictures of children of different age (printed)
Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
Why or why not?
PowerPoint presentation provides students with visual hints to speak about education in Russia. – they can rely on the slides while they speak.