The presenter describes the incoming generation of students who have grown up using the Internet, recommends a new educational model to prepare them for the realities their future holds, and makes some modest proposals for meeting their needs. Consequently, students' skills grow progressively from presentation to presentation. The presenters review problems that Arab university students face in writing, cultural and educational reasons for these problems, and practical approaches to help teachers remedy them. The presenters briefly outline Cheryl Boyd Zimmerman's study indicating that interactive and communicative vocabulary activities facilitate word learning. Next, they present some activities they have incorporated into their reading classes.
Participants form small groups and develop activities to share with the group for discussion.
The presenters demonstrate an effective technique for developing pronunciation skills and reinforcing vocabulary usage in a systematic and concrete manner that can be utilized at all levels of language proficiency. They demonstrate how to choose vocabulary, design creative and motivating stories, select pronunciation objectives, and give feedback. The presenters describe a project in which intermediate students interview residents of a retirement community. The project serves as a catalyst for extensive and meaningful oral and written production. Our presentation includes detailed teaching notes and accompanying slides, thus giving participants a complete project that can be implemented right away.