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Piboonbumpen Demonstration School
Com 3/4, 3/5
Subject Code: COM 13101
Semesters 1 and 2
Academic Year 2551
-Course Syllabus-
Instructor: Timothy McCoy
Office: JIP Teacher’s Room
________________________________________
This semester’s computer course for grades 3/4 and 3/5 will integrate specific training in Microsoft Word, the practice of expressing one’s self in English and demonstrate the benefits obtained from useful academic surfing on the internet.
A. Course Objectives:
1. Provide introductory training in the usage of Microsoft Word.
a. Basic familiarization with Microsoft Word
i. Opening the software
ii. Toolbar meaning and function
iii. Creating a new page
iv. Saving a document
v. Font controls
vi. Page justification
vii. Formatting
viii. Background colors
ix. Themes
x. Inserting pictures

2. Writing simple stories of no more than five paragraphs using Microsoft Word
a. Personalized story writing
i. Choosing a topic
ii. Researching the topic through use of the internet
iii. Story composition methods
iv. Pictorial support of the story line

3. Learning how to find relevant information for any research project using the internet
a. The internet is more than games!
i. What is the internet?
ii. What is a search engine?
iii. How do you surf the web to find information?
iv. Zeroing in on information specific to your needs
v. Using the internet as an academic study/tutorial tool
vi. Safe surfing

By the means of visits to academic websites, personal story writing integrated with support from images on the internet and various fun games with academic value, this course will allow the student to learn how easy it is to use both Microsoft Word and the internet to augment their learning while at Satit Burapha and beyond.
B. Student Learning Indicators for COM 3/4, 3/5
Students should demonstrate the following:

An understanding, appreciation and efficient, effective and ethical use of information technology in searching for data, communication, problem-solving, working and livelihood.

C. Instructional Methods

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, demonstration and peer to peer assistance.

D. Textbook & Materials

There are no textbooks or extracurricular materials utilized in this course.

E. Grading Policy

A maximum of 100 points per term are possible. A maximum of 60 points are based on student behaviour in the classroom and a maximum of 40 points are based on the actual work done in class such as classroom assignments and tests.

A maximum of 60 points will be awarded based upon the following criteria: Oral skills, participation, attitude, morals, handing in work on time, academic honesty and the care taken in doing assignments.

A maximum of 40 points will be awarded according to the actual grades of class assignments and tests.

All written assignments are graded using points ranging between 0 and 100. The actual grade of an assignment is simply calculated by the equation:

Grade = (Number of correct answers X 100%) ÷ (Total number of problems)

Oral assignments such as reading out loud are not graded but student progress is monitored.

Students will be told at least one week in advance of any pending tests that will be used for a grade.

F. Attendance

Daily attendance records are kept for each student.

For any excused absence, the student will be advised of any missed exams or assignments and asked to complete them in a reasonably timely fashion.

Unexcused absences will be forwarded to the class advisor for further action.

Late assignments will be accepted for any excused absence or extenuating circumstances. Late assignments due to student negligence or disobedience will be penalized by subtracting 10 points from the assignment’s grade each day the assignment is late. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher of the reason for late work.

G. Extra Credit

This course does not include an extra credit option.

H. Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism or helping someone else do any of the previously mentioned.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Director of JIP and a suitable penalty shall be prescribed.

I. General

Students shall save on the computer hard disk drive all assignments tests that are completed by them.
All grades are final unless it is determined there has been an actual error in calculation of the grade.

J. Classroom Rules of Conduct

1. Any student who uses the internet for purposes other than that which the class is about receives a 0 grade for that class.
2. Students must be quiet and remain seated during class.
3. No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom during class.
4. No cell phone, camera, recorder, PDA or any other electronic device other than an electronic dictionary is allowed to be used during class.



K. Tentative Schedule
COM 3/4 meets every Monday and COM 3/5 meets every Friday.

Topics for stories and internet searches are solely at the discretion of the teacher who will monitor the level of aptitude of the class and make adjustments accordingly.

L. Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive in nature. All material covered in classes as described in the course description above may be included in the final exam. The final exam may include fill-in, multiple choice, or true and false questions.
M. Tips for students seeking good grades
1. Do not use the internet in class to play online computer games: your grade for the day will be 0.
2. Pay attention to the teacher and focus on what is being taught in class.
a. Please raise your hand and ask a question if you do not understand what is being taught!
3. Use every opportunity to talk with the teacher in class and out.
a. Use your voice! Answer questions in English. Ask questions in English! Get into a conversation with the teacher during class!
b. Volunteer when the teacher asks for student help in front of the class.
c. Talk with the teacher when you see him outside of class! You can talk about other things in English and really increase your skill in the language by talking about things in general with the teacher.
4. Buy a good English-Thai dictionary and keep it always in your desk at school. Refer to it during class when you come across a new word.
5. Discourage students playing in class. Do not support their behaviour. Naughty behaviour in class harms everyone!
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Piboonbumpen Demonstration School
Com 4/4, 4/5
Subject Code: COM 14101
Semesters 1 and 2
Academic Year 2551
-Course Syllabus-
Instructor: Timothy McCoy
Office: JIP Teacher’s Room_
_______________________________________
This semester’s computer course for grades 3/4 and 3/5 will integrate specific training in Microsoft Word and demonstrate the benefits from useful academic surfing on the internet.
A. Course Objectives:
1. Learning how to find relevant information for any research project using the internet
a. The internet is more than games!
i. What is the internet?
ii. What is a search engine?
iii. How do you surf the web to find information?
iv. Zeroing in on what information is specific to your needs
v. Using the internet as an academic study/tutorial tool
vi. Safe surfing
b. Performing actual searches
i. Zeroing in on websites that contain the information you require.
ii. Finding age-appropriate academic websites
iii. Legal methods of using information taken from websites

By the means of visits to academic websites and various fun games with academic value, this course will allow the student to learn how easy it is to use both Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla FireFox programs and the internet to augment their learning while at Satit Burapha and beyond.




B. Student Learning Indicators for COM 4/4, 4/5
Students should demonstrate the following:

An understanding, appreciation and efficient, effective and ethical use of information technology in searching for data, communication, problem-solving, working and livelihood.

C. Instructional Methods

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, how-to demonstration and peer to peer assistance.

D. Textbook & Materials

There are no textbooks or extracurricular materials utilized in this course.

E. Grading Policy

A maximum of 100 points per term are possible. A maximum of 60 points are based on student behaviour in the classroom and a maximum of 40 points are based on the actual work done in class such as classroom assignments and tests.

A maximum of 60 points will be awarded based upon the following criteria: Oral skills, participation, attitude, morals, handing in work on time, academic honesty and the care taken in doing assignments.

A maximum of 40 points will be awarded according to the actual grades of class assignments and tests.

All written assignments are graded using points ranging between 0 and 100. The actual grade of an assignment is simply calculated by the equation:

Grade = (Number of correct answers X 100%) ÷ (Total number of problems)

Oral assignments such as reading out loud are not graded but student progress is monitored.

Students will be told at least one week in advance of any pending tests that will be used for a grade.

F. Attendance

Daily attendance records are kept for each student.

For any excused absence, the student will be advised of any missed exams or assignments and asked to complete them in a reasonably timely fashion.

Unexcused absences will be forwarded to the class advisor for further action.
Late assignments will be accepted for any excused absence or extenuating circumstances. Late assignments due to student negligence or disobedience will be penalized by subtracting 10 points from the assignment’s grade each day the assignment is late. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher of the reason for late work.

G. Extra Credit

This course does not include an extra credit option.

H. Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism or helping someone else do any of the previously mentioned.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Director of JIP and a suitable penalty shall be prescribed.

I. General

Students shall save on the computer hard disk drive all assignments tests that are completed by them.
All grades are final unless it is determined there has been an actual error in calculation of the grade.

J. Classroom Rules of Conduct

1. Any student who uses the internet for purposes other than that which the class is about receives a 0 grade for that class.
2. Students must be quiet and remain seated during class.
3. No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom during class.
4. No cell phone, camera, recorder, PDA or any other electronic device other than an electronic dictionary is allowed to be used during class.

K. Tentative Schedule
COM 4/4 meets every Monday and COM 4/5 meets every Thursday.

Topics for internet searches are solely at the discretion of the teacher who will monitor the level of aptitude of the class and make adjustments accordingly.

L. Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive in nature. All material covered in classes as described in the course description above may be included in the final exam. The final exam may include fill-in, multiple choice, or true and false questions.


M. Tips for students seeking good grades
1. Do not use the internet in class to play online computer games: your grade for the day will be 0.
2. Pay attention to the teacher and focus on what is being taught in class.
a. Please raise your hand and ask a question if you do not understand what is being taught!
3. Use every opportunity to talk with the teacher in class and out.
a. Use your voice! Answer questions in English. Ask questions in English! Get into a conversation with the teacher during class!
b. Volunteer when the teacher asks for student help in front of the class.
c. Talk with the teacher when you see him outside of class! You can talk about other things in English and really increase your skill in the language by talking about things in general with the teacher.
4. Buy a good English-Thai dictionary and keep it always in your desk at school. Refer to it during class when you come across a new word.
5. Discourage students playing in class. Do not support their behaviour. Naughty behaviour in class harms everyone!
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Piboonbumpen Demonstration School

English 3/4 (1)
Subject Code: ENG 13101
Semesters 1 and 2
Academic Year 2551

-Course Syllabus-

Instructor: Timothy McCoy

Office: JIP Teacher’s Room
________________________________________
Prerequisite: English 2

A. Course Description

English 3 is a one (1) credit course. “This level focuses on expanding the students’ ability to use the grammar patterns introduced in Level 2. The past tense of the third-person, singular and plural of the Be verb, ordinals and more prepositions are practiced. Students also expand their ability to describe objects as well as express frequency and time. They are gradually required, in the new section, Let’s Read, to read these structures and sight words in short reading passages which are followed by reading comprehension questions. The Let’s Learn About sections that appear after every two units are replaced at this level by Let’s Read About. While the Let’s Read passages reinforce reading skills by recycling language, students use their reading skills in Let’s Read About to explore new topics”.

B. Student Learning Indicators for English 3:

Students should generally demonstrate the following:
1. Understanding and capacity for interpreting what has been heard and read from various types of media.
2. The ability to express opinions with proper reasoning.
3. Possessing language communication skills for effective exchange of data and information.
4. Smooth and efficient expression of feelings and opinions.
5. Ability to present data and information, concepts and views on various matters by speaking and writing.

Learning Indicators by Unit:

Unit 1
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Offering items with some or any. Talking about possessions with some or any. Asking and talking about possessions with some and any (singular) Asking and talking about possessions with some or any (plural) Asking and talking about wants with some and any. Comprehend “Emma has a new CD”


Unit 2
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Giving and receiving. Describing locations. Asking and talking about past and current locations (singular). Asking and talking about past and current locations (plural). Describing past and current weather. Comprehend “Butterflies and frogs”

Unit 3
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Asking where someone lives and expressing agreement. Asking about rooms in the house. Clarifying past and current possessions in a location. Clarifying locations of objects. Asking about past locations of items. Comprehend “Brett’s pets”

Unit 4
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Identifying similarities and differences (singular). Expressing a preference among choices. Describing clothing. Identifying similarities and differences (plural). Asking about and describing weekday activities. Describing daily routine.. Comprehend “Matt’s clothing”

Unit 5
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Expressing anticipation. Asking and telling about transportation schedules.. Asking about and describing daily routine. Asking about and describing daily routine. Describing daily routine. Comprehend “Officer Smith”

Unit 6
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Expressions when leaving others. Asking about and describing weekend activities. Asking about and describing weekend activities. Asking about and describing regular activities. Comprehend “Julie is a busy girl”

Unit 7
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Asking about occupations. Expressing uncertainty. Asking about and identifying occupations. Asking about and identifying occupations. Asking about and describing an occupation. Asking about and identifying places of work. Identifying an occupation from a description. Comprehend “Maya takes pictures of animals”

Unit 8
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Asking and talking about likes. Comparing likes. Describing people’s current and past physical characteristics (singular and plural) Comparing people. Comparing objects. Comprehend “Jim the skier”

C. Instructional Methods

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, brief intensive drills, total physical response, peer to peer practice, class discussions, small group work, project creation utilizing themes from text books and, of course, as much conversation between the teacher and students as possible.

D. Textbook & Materials

Textbook Title: Let’s Go Student Book 3 Third Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Materials: Let’s Go 3 Workbook and Skills Book

E. Grading Policy

A maximum of 100 points per term are possible. A maximum of 60 points are based on student behaviour in the classroom and a maximum of 40 points are based on the actual work done in class such as classroom assignments, quizzes and tests.

A maximum of 60 points will be awarded based upon the following criteria: Oral skills, participation, attitude, morals, handing in work on time, academic honesty and the care taken in doing assignments.

A maximum of 40 points will be awarded according to the actual grades of class assignments, quizzes and tests.

All written assignments are graded using points ranging between 0 and 100. The actual grade of an assignment is simply calculated by the equation:

Grade = (Number of correct answers X 100%) ÷ (Total number of problems)

Oral assignments such as reading out loud are not graded but student progress is monitored.

Students will be told at least one week in advance of any pending quizzes or tests that will be used for a grade.

Quizzes may be used as homework (which will be graded) or, in the case of a “pop” quiz (which will not be graded), as an indicator of the student’s grasp of the subject matter to date.



F. Attendance

Daily attendance records are kept for each student.

For any excused absence, the student will be advised of any missed exams or assignments and asked to complete them in a reasonably timely fashion.

Unexcused absences will be forwarded to the class advisor for further action.

Late assignments will be accepted for any excused absence or extenuating circumstances. Late assignments due to student negligence or disobedience will be penalized by subtracting 10 points from the assignment’s grade each day the assignment is late. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher of the reason for late work.

G. Extra Credit

This course does not include an extra credit option.

H. Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism or helping someone else do any of the previously mentioned.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Director of JIP and a suitable penalty shall be prescribed.

I. General

Students shall keep all assignments, quizzes and tests that are returned to them.
All grades are final unless it is determined there has been an actual error in calculation of the grade.

J. Classroom Rules of Conduct

I. Students must be quiet and remain seated during class.
II. No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom during class.
III. No cell phone, camera, recorder, PDA or any other electronic device other than an electronic dictionary is allowed to be used during class.






K. Tentative Schedule

ENG 34 1

Date Class # Units Covered
10-Nov-09 1 5 Let's Start
17-Nov-09 2 5 Let's Learn
24-Nov-09 3 5 Let's Learn More
1-Dec-09 4 5 Let's Build Let's Read
8-Dec-09 5 6 Let's Start
15-Dec-09 6 6 Let's Learn
22-Dec-09 7 6 Let's Learn More
29-Dec-09 8 6 Let's Build Let's Read
5-Jan-10 9 7 Let's Start
12-Jan-10 10 7 Let's Learn
19-Jan-10 11 7 Let's Learn More
26-Jan-10 12 7 Let's Build Let's Read
2-Feb-10 13 8 Let's Start
9-Feb-10 14 8 Let's Learn
16-Feb-10 15 8 Let's Learn More
23-Feb-10 16 8 Let's Build Let's Read
2-Mar-10 17 Final Exams

The above schedule may be adjusted as necessary.

L. Final Exam

The final exam will be comprehensive. All material included within the Let’s Go 4 Student Book, Work Book and Skills Book may be included in the final exam. The final exam may include an oral exam and have fill-in, multiple choice, matching words to picture by drawing lines or true and false questions.

M. Tips for students seeking good grades

1. Pay attention to the teacher and focus on what is being taught in class.
a. Please raise your hand and ask a question if you do not understand what is being taught!
2. Use every opportunity to talk with the teacher in class and out.
a. Use your voice! Answer questions in English. Ask questions in English! Get into a conversation with the teacher during class!
b. Volunteer when the teacher asks for student help in front of the class.
c. Talk with the teacher when you see him outside of class! You can talk about other things in English and really increase your skill in the language by talking about things in general with the teacher.
3. Buy a good English-Thai dictionary and keep it always in your desk at school. Refer to it during class when you come across a new word.
4. Discourage students playing in class. Do not support their behaviour. Naughty behaviour in class harms everyone!

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Piboonbumpen Demonstration School

English 3/4 (2)
Subject Code: ENG 13201
Semesters 1 and 2
Academic Year 2551

-Course Syllabus-

Instructor: Timothy McCoy

Office: JIP Teacher’s Room
________________________________________
Prerequisite: English 2

A. Course Description

English 3/4 2 is a two (2) credit course. This course is intended to be supplementary to the core English 3 course. English 3/4-2 strengthens the whole of the English 3 curriculum by (1) pre-introducing generalized concepts that will be taught in the core lesson of the English 3 class and then (2) strengthening and reinforcing what was just taught in English 3 through the use of additional relevant materials and student support.

This course is taught on two separate days during the week; one class before English 3 and one class after English 3. The class before is used to pre-introduce the core concepts to be covered in English 3 using various suitable materials available to the teacher. The second English 3/4 2 class following English 3 is used to reinforce what was taught in the core lesson. Materials will be selected by the teacher from a variety of sources and will be used by the student to practice, drill and otherwise apply the core lesson.

B. Student Learning Outcomes for English 34 2:

1. Students will receive a deeper understanding of the core lessons taught in the English 1 class.

2. Students will increase their ability to form sentences about topics covered in the main text book such as understanding the concept of activities, a schedule, time, transportation, occupations, and Wh questions and answers using correct verb conjugation and grammar in written and oral exercises.

3. Students will be more accurate in their ability to spell words correctly and build their general vocabulary.

4. Students will be able to pronunciate words correctly using phonics and accent training

Learning Indicators by Unit:

Unit 5
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
List different types of transportation. Word search about modes of Transportation. Telling what time it is. Clock face handout. Using a schedule. When transport leaves or arrives. Meaning of a.m. and p.m. Skills Book pp. 40-41.
Lesson Quizzes 5.1 and 5.2 as homework. Always, usually, sometimes, never worksheet. Makes sentences. Story handout with comprehension questions

Unit 6

Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Expressions when leaving others. List of ways of saying bye. What do you do on the weekend worksheet. When does he/she do something worksheet. Make a short story using always, usually, sometimes and never handout. Story handout with comprehension questions

Unit 7
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
What does a ___ do worksheet. What’s his/her occupation handout. What does (occupation) do and where do they do it?. Guess the occupation handout. Story handout with comprehension questions

Unit 8
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
What do you like and which do you like more worksheet. Describing people’s current and past physical characteristics (singular and plural) worksheet. Comparing people worksheet. Comparing objects worksheet. Story handout with comprehension questions

C. Instructional Methods

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, brief intensive drills, total physical response, peer to peer practice, class discussions, small group work, project creation utilizing themes from text books and, of course, as much conversation between the teacher and students as possible.

D. Textbook & Materials

Textbook Title: Let’s Go Student Book 3 Third Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Materials: Let’s Go 3 Workbook and Skills Book, various extracurricular materials available in libraries and on the internet.


E. Grading Policy

A maximum of 100 points per term are possible. A maximum of 60 points are based on student behaviour in the classroom and a maximum of 40 points are based on the actual work done in class such as classroom assignments, quizzes and tests.

60 Points
A maximum of 60 points will be awarded based upon the following criteria: Oral skills, participation, attitude, morals, handing in work on time, academic honesty and the care taken in doing assignments.

40 Points
Actual gradable work will be tentatively done during the second English 3/4 2 class each week. A maximum of 40 points will be awarded according to the actual grades of class assignments, quizzes and tests.

All written assignments are graded using points ranging between 0 and 100. The actual grade of an assignment is simply calculated by the equation:

Grade = (Number of correct answers X 100%) ÷ (Total number of problems)

Oral assignments such as reading out loud are not graded but student progress is monitored.

Students will be told at least one week in advance of any pending quizzes or tests that will be used for a grade.

Quizzes may be used as homework (which will be graded) or, in the case of a “pop” quiz (which will not be graded), as an indicator of the student’s grasp of the subject matter to date.

F. Attendance

Daily attendance records are kept for each student.

For any excused absence, the student will be advised of any missed exams or assignments and asked to complete them in a reasonably timely fashion.

Unexcused absences will be forwarded to the class advisor for further action.

Late assignments will be accepted for any excused absence or extenuating circumstances. Late assignments due to student negligence or disobedience will be penalized by subtracting 10 points from the assignment’s grade each day the assignment is late. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher of the reason for late work.

G. Extra Credit

This course does not include an extra credit option.


H. Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism or helping someone else do any of the previously mentioned.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Director of JIP and a suitable penalty shall be prescribed.

I. General

Students shall keep all assignments, quizzes and tests that are returned to them.
All grades are final unless it is determined there has been an actual error in calculation of the grade.

J. Classroom Rules of Conduct

I. Students must be quiet and remain seated during class.
II. No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom during class.
III. No cell phone, camera, recorder, PDA or any other electronic device other than an electronic dictionary is allowed to be used during class.

K. Tentative Schedule

ENG 34 2

Date Class # Units Covered Materials Relevant To:
9-Nov-09 1 5 Let's Start
11-Nov-09 2 5 Let's Start
16-Nov-09 3 5 Let's Learn
18-Nov-09 4 5 Let's Learn
23-Nov-09 5 5 Let's Learn More
25-Nov-09 6 5 Let's Learn More
30-Nov-09 7 5 Let's Build Let's Read
2-Dec-09 8 5 Let's Build Let's Read
7-Dec-09 9 Holiday
9-Dec-09 10 6 Let's Start
14-Dec-09 11 6 Let's Start
16-Dec-09 12 6 Let's Learn
21-Dec-09 13 6 Let's Learn
23-Dec-09 14 6 Let's Learn More
28-Dec-09 15 6 Let's Learn More
30-Dec-09 16 6 Let's Build Let's Read
4-Jan-10 17 6 Let's Build Let's Read
6-Jan-10 7 Let’s Start
11-Jan-10 7 Let's Start
13-Jan-10 7 Let's Learn
18-Jan-10 7 Let's Learn
20-Jan-10 7 Let's Learn More
25-Jan-10 7 Let's Learn More
27-Jan-10 7 Let's Build Let's Read
1-Feb-10 7 Let's Build Let's Read
3-Feb-10 8 Let’s Start
8-Feb-10 8 Let's Start
10-Feb-10 8 Let's Learn
15-Feb-10 8 Let's Learn
17-Feb-10 8 Let's Learn More
22-Feb-10 8 Let's Learn More
24-Feb-10 8 Let's Build Let's Read
1-Mar-10 Final Exams

The above schedule may be adjusted as needed.

L. Final Exam

The final exam will be based upon the hand-outs used for this class. It is important for the student to keep his or her copy of the handout for preparation for the final exam! The final exam may include an oral exam and have fill-in, multiple choice, matching words to picture by drawing lines or true and false questions.

M. Tips for students seeking good grades

1. Pay attention to the teacher and focus on what is being taught in class.
a. Please raise your hand and ask a question if you do not understand what is being taught!
2. Use every opportunity to talk with the teacher in class and out.
a. Use your voice! Answer questions in English. Ask questions in English! Get into a conversation with the teacher during class!
b. Volunteer when the teacher asks for student help in front of the class.
c. Talk with the teacher when you see him outside of class! You can talk about other things in English and really increase your skill in the language by talking about things in general with the teacher.
3. Buy a good English-Thai dictionary and keep it always in your desk at school. Refer to it during class when you come across a new word.
4. Discourage students playing in class. Do not support their behaviour. Naughty behaviour in class harms everyone
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Piboonbumpen Demonstration School

English 4/4 (1)
Subject Code: ENG 14101
Semesters 1 and 2
Academic Year 2551

-Course Syllabus-

Instructor: Timothy McCoy

Office: JIP Teacher’s Room
________________________________________
Prerequisite: English 3

A. Course Description

English 4 is a two (2) credit course. This course builds on the earlier Let’s Go 3 series and expands on vocabulary and grammar from the previous levels and introduces more new structures. Slightly longer reading passages that incorporate familiar structures from previous levels and high-frequency sight words are introduced. New reading skill exercises are offered in addition to familiar reading comprehension questions. A new lesson, Let’s Build Let’s Read, gives more extensive reading practice. The old grammar chants are now replaced by songs and chants to aid in remembering grammar patterns and pronunciation.

B. Student Learning Indicators for English 4:

Students should generally demonstrate the following:
1. Understanding and capacity for interpreting what has been heard and read from various types of media.
2. The ability to express opinions with proper reasoning.
3. Possessing language communication skills for effective exchange of data and information.
4. Smooth and efficient expression of feelings and opinions.
5. Ability to present data and information, concepts and views on various matters by speaking and writing.

Learning Indicators by Unit:

Unit 1
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Asking about and stating the date. Asking about and stating birthdays. Stating what someone did or did not do. Asking questions with simple past irregular verbs. Asking what someone did. Asking about and stating what happened. Asking about and answering what happened and when. Comprehend “Welcome to Abby’s Page”.
Unit 2
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Talking about what is going to happen. Talking about what the weather is going to be like. Talking about where people are going to go. Asking for and giving advice. Asking and stating what someone may do. Asking and stating where someone may go. Comprehend “How to Make a Rainbow”.

Unit 3
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Asking about future professions. Asking about and stating about future professions. Asking about and expressing desires. Expressing desires. Comprehend “Anna and Terri Johnson, Volunteer Sisters”.

Unit 4
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Eliciting and expressing personal opinions. Comparing school subjects. Comparing objects that are alike. Comparing abilities. Comparing objects that are not alike. Comprehend “Which One Is the Fastest?”

Unit 5
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Request that someone wait.
Describe people’s feelings. Asking and stating what somebody did. Describe where people went. Answering questions with details. Comprehend “Aunt Tina’s Trip”

Unit 6
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Offering someone help. Identifying family members. Describe people’s eye color, hair color, and hair style. Identify people by appearance. Identify people by appearance. Comprehend “Let’s Make Fingerprints”

Unit 7
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Asking and stating what people are going to do. Asking and stating what people are going to do and when. Asking and answering about where someone is going. Asking and stating what people do and when. Comprehend “Welcome to Paul’s Page!”

Unit 8
Let’s Start Let’s Learn Let’s Learn More Let’s Build Let’s Read
Making an invitation.
Asking and answering about illnesses. Expressing likes and dislikes. Asking and stating what someone has to do. Talking about wants and needs. “What are you like?” quiz
C. Instructional Methods

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, brief intensive drills, total physical response, peer to peer practice, class discussions, small group work, project creation utilizing themes from text books and, of course, as much conversation between the teacher and students as possible.

D. Textbook & Materials

Textbook Title: Let’s Go Student Book 4 Third Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Materials: Let’s Go 4 Workbook and Skills Book

E. Grading Policy

A maximum of 100 points per term are possible. A maximum of 60 points are based on student behaviour in the classroom and a maximum of 40 points are based on the actual work done in class such as classroom assignments, quizzes and tests.

A maximum of 60 points will be awarded based upon the following criteria: Oral skills, participation, attitude, morals, handing in work on time, academic honesty and the care taken in doing assignments.

A maximum of 40 points will be awarded according to the actual grades of class assignments, quizzes and tests.

All written assignments are graded using points ranging between 0 and 100. The actual grade of an assignment is simply calculated by the equation:

Grade = (Number of correct answers X 100%) ÷ (Total number of problems)

Oral assignments such as reading out loud are not graded but student progress is monitored.

Students will be told at least one week in advance of any pending quizzes or tests that will be used for a grade.

Quizzes may be used as homework (which will be graded) or, in the case of a “pop” quiz (which will not be graded), as an indicator of the student’s grasp of the subject matter to date.

F. Attendance

Daily attendance records are kept for each student.

For any excused absence, the student will be advised of any missed exams or assignments and asked to complete them in a reasonably timely fashion.

Unexcused absences will be forwarded to the class advisor for further action.

Late assignments will be accepted for any excused absence or extenuating circumstances. Late assignments due to student negligence or disobedience will be penalized by subtracting 10 points from the assignment’s grade each day the assignment is late. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher of the reason for late work.

G. Extra Credit

This course does not include an extra credit option.

H. Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism or helping someone else do any of the previously mentioned.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Director of JIP and a suitable penalty shall be prescribed.

I. General

Students shall keep all assignments, quizzes and tests that are returned to them.
All grades are final unless it is determined there has been an actual error in calculation of the grade.

J. Classroom Rules of Conduct

I. Students must be quiet and remain seated during class.
II. No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom during class.
III. No cell phone, camera, recorder, PDA or any other electronic device other than an electronic dictionary is allowed to be used during class.

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Piboonbumpen Demonstration School

English 4/4 (2)
Subject Code: ENG 14201
Semesters 1 and 2
Academic Year 2551

-Course Syllabus-

Instructor: Timothy McCoy

Office: JIP Teacher’s Room
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Prerequisite: English 3

A. Course Description

English 4/4 2 is a two (2) credit course. This course seeks to build reading skills and increase reading comprehension. This course is simply a series of short stories that have accompanying comprehension questions. Students are encouraged to use their dictionaries to discover the meanings of new vocabulary words they encounter and develop an awareness of the richness, flexibility and nuance of meaning available in the English language. Also the stories hopefully will give the student an awareness of and appreciation of the western cultural point of view.

B. Student Learning Outcome for English 4 2:

1. Students develop their reading skills by practising reading various grade level appropriate stories.

2. Students improve their comprehension skills by thinking in depth about the story meaning and giving reasonable answers to comprehension questions.

3. Students increase the size of their general vocabulary as a result of reading a wide variety of stories on many different topics.


C. Instructional Methods

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methodologies including peer to peer pronunciation practice, class discussions, small group work and, of course, as much conversation between the teacher and students as possible.

D. Textbook & Materials

Materials: Various stories available in libraries and on the internet with comprehension questions.



E. Grading Policy

A maximum of 100 points per term are possible. A maximum of 60 points are based on student behaviour in the classroom and a maximum of 40 points are based on the actual work done in class such as classroom reading assignments.

A maximum of 60 points will be awarded based upon the following criteria: Oral skills, participation, attitude, morals, handing in work on time, academic honesty and the care taken in doing assignments.

A maximum of 40 points will be awarded according to the actual grades of in-class reading assignments and successful completion of comprehension questions.

All written assignments are graded using points ranging between 0 and 100. The actual grade of an assignment is simply calculated by the equation:

Grade = (Number of correct answers X 100%) ÷ (Total number of problems)

There will be no quizzes or tests in this course.

F. Attendance

Daily attendance records are kept for each student.

For any excused absence, the student will be advised of any missed exams or assignments and asked to complete them in a reasonably timely fashion.

Unexcused absences will be forwarded to the class advisor for further action.

Late assignments will be accepted for any excused absence or extenuating circumstances. Late assignments due to student negligence or disobedience will be penalized by subtracting 10 points from the assignment’s grade each day the assignment is late. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher of the reason for late work.

G. Extra Credit

This course does not include an extra credit option.

H. Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism or helping someone else do any of the previously mentioned.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Director of JIP and a suitable penalty shall be prescribed.

I. General

Students shall keep all assignments that are returned to them.
All grades are final unless it is determined there has been an actual error in calculation of the grade.
J. Classroom Rules of Conduct

I. Students must be quiet and remain seated during class.
II. No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom during class.
III. No cell phone, camera, recorder, PDA or any other electronic device other than an electronic dictionary is allowed to be used during class.

K. Tentative Schedule 2nd Semester

Eng4/4 2 is held every Tuesday and Friday. A new story is usually given to the class every Tuesday. Vocabulary, class discussion about the story and reading practice will happen on Tuesdays. Group reading in front of the class and comprehension questions will usually be answered by the students on Fridays.

L. Final Exam

The final exam will be a very simple test and consist of an oral reading exam with comprehension questions following. Students will be asked to respond verbally to the comprehension questions speaking with full and grammatically correct sentences.

M. Tips for students seeking good grades

1. Pay attention to the teacher and focus on what is being taught in class.
a. Please raise your hand and ask a question if you do not understand what is being taught!
2. Use every opportunity to talk with the teacher in class and out.
a. Use your voice! Answer questions in English. Ask questions in English! Get into a conversation with the teacher during class!
b. Volunteer when the teacher asks for student help in front of the class.
c. Talk with the teacher when you see him outside of class! You can talk about other things in English and really increase your skill in the language by talking about things in general with the teacher.
3. Buy a good English-Thai dictionary and keep it always in your desk at school. Refer to it during class when you come across a new word.
4. Discourage students playing in class. Do not support their behaviour. Naughty behaviour in class harms everyone!
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Piboonbumpen Demonstration School

Math 3/4, 3/5
Subject Code: MATH 13101
Semesters 1 and 2
Academic Year 2551

-Course Syllabus-

Instructor: Timothy McCoy

Office: JIP Teacher’s Room
________________________________________
Prerequisite: Math 2

A. Course Description

Math 3/4, 3/5 is a one (1) credit course. Learning the English terminology of the modern business and scientific worlds opens the doors to communication within these disciplines throughout the world. This course continues to build the student’s fluency in mathematical terminology in English. Math 3/4 and 3/5 covers the same mathematics learned in the Thai language-based math class but is taught in the English language.

B. Student Learning Indicators for English 3:

Students should generally demonstrate the following:

1. An understanding of diverse methods of presenting numbers and their application in real life.
2. Understanding of results of operations of numbers, relationship of operations, and application of operations for problem-solving.
3. Use of estimation in calculation and problem-solving.
4. Understanding of numerical system and application of numerical properties.

C. Instructional Methods

This course is taught using a variety of instructional methodologies including lecture, brief intensive drills, peer to peer practice, class discussions and small group work.

D. Textbook & Materials

Textbook Title: Let’s Go Student Book 3 Third Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Materials: Let’s Go 3 Workbook and Skills Book

E. Grading Policy

A maximum of 100 points per term are possible. A maximum of 60 points are based on student behaviour in the classroom and a maximum of 40 points are based on the actual work done in class such as classroom assignments, quizzes and tests.
A maximum of 60 points will be awarded based upon the following criteria: Oral skills, participation, attitude, morals, handing in work on time, academic honesty and the care taken in doing assignments.

A maximum of 40 points will be awarded according to the actual grades of class assignments, quizzes and tests.

All written assignments are graded using points ranging between 0 and 100. The actual grade of an assignment is simply calculated by the equation:

Grade = (Number of correct answers X 100%) ÷ (Total number of problems)

Oral assignments such as reading out loud are not graded but student progress is monitored.

Students will be told at least one week in advance of any pending quizzes or tests that will be used for a grade.

Quizzes may be used as homework (which will be graded) or, in the case of a “pop” quiz (which will not be graded), as an indicator of the student’s grasp of the subject matter to date.

F. Attendance

Daily attendance records are kept for each student.

For any excused absence, the student will be advised of any missed exams or assignments and asked to complete them in a reasonably timely fashion.

Unexcused absences will be forwarded to the class advisor for further action.

Late assignments will be accepted for any excused absence or extenuating circumstances. Late assignments due to student negligence or disobedience will be penalized by subtracting 10 points from the assignment’s grade each day the assignment is late. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher of the reason for late work.

G. Extra Credit

This course does not include an extra credit option.

H. Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism or helping someone else do any of the previously mentioned.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Director of JIP and a suitable penalty shall be prescribed.




I. General

Students shall keep all assignments, quizzes and tests that are returned to them.
All grades are final unless it is determined there has been an actual error in calculation of the grade.

J. Classroom Rules of Conduct

I. Students must be quiet and remain seated during class.
II. No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom during class.
III. No cell phone, camera, recorder, PDA or any other electronic device other than an electronic dictionary is allowed to be used during class.


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