In a class (25min), one article is used.
Personally, I believe the quality of VOA class really depends on tutors teaching skill.
An example class for today (Nov 4th)
Entrepreneurs Change the World
mp3 about 15mins
Ideas
Make the most of pop jisyo, which show translation by mouse over pop up
Things need to be considered & issues
Should student choose a topic by them selves?? Or, should teacher help to choose for students??
How mush student should prepare for before class?
Organizing articles by month article title ex) Title/category/length of mp3 audio
Familiarity with VOA program. For example, it is searchable by category like "Economics Report" (include quotes)
Gina's ideas & draft for 30 min class organization.
1) Preparations
Student preparation requirements (what is minimum? what is enough?)
Tutors requirement for preparation (read article of the month??)
2) Class itself ( How should we use 25 mins?)
How do you read discussion?
Brief review of the article for the class (confirm tutor and student are in the same page)
Tutors lead discussion (if possible, student to do so)