Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Oral presentation (using audiovisual material and student interaction) designed to transmit knowledge and encourage learning. Presentations of this type are variously referred to as ‘expository method’, ‘guest lectures’ or ‘keynote speeches’. (The term ‘keynote’ refers only to a type of speech delivered on special occasions, for which the lecture sets the tone or establishes the underlying theme; it is characterised by its distinctive content, structure and purpose, and relies almost exclusively on the spoken word to communicate its ideas). |
Document analysis |
Research skills development involving use of audiovisual and/or bibliographical documents (documentary or film extracts, news items, advertising images, photographs, articles, legal texts, etc.) relating to specific topic of study, with targeted analysis activities. Used as introduction to topic, as focus for case study, to explain abstract processes and present complex situations, or as strategy for synthesising content (theoretical and practical). |
Student portfolio |
Folder or binder divided into clearly marked or labelled sections containing record or products of learning activities performed over a given period, with student’s progress charted through marks achieved and comments of teacher. Portfolio includes: class notes, research, project outlines and development, article analysis, summaries, tests, self-assessment, tasks and task outcomes, teacher’s progress reports, etc. |
Research (Research project) |
Teaching process aimed at promoting student learning through use of practical, situation-based activities in which learner is tasked with identifying problem, articulating specific nature of problem, analysing it, interpreting results, and reaching appropriate conclusion. |