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The New Year is a time for everyone to reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to the year to come. We assess our accomplishments, celebrate our successes, and learn from our challenges to set meaningful goals for the future.
Language learners using the Rubilan platform can leverage this moment to evaluate their progress over the past year. By reviewing their achievements, they can establish a foundation for setting new language-learning goals for the upcoming year. Rubilan teachers can actively participate in this process by offering a special lesson called the "New Year's Learning Resolution." This lesson focuses on reflection and goal-setting, enhancing students' language-learning journey.
Imagine a student named Paolo, excited to embark on a new year of English lessons with his favorite Rubilan teacher, Sally. Sally has designed a lesson plan to assist Paolo in formulating his English learning goals for the New Year. Following Sally's guidance, Paolo will start by jotting down his accomplishments from the past year and identifying areas where he wishes to improve.
Sally's New Year's resolution lesson begins with an engaging discussion activity. She poses thought-provoking questions to Paolo, encouraging him to reflect on his language skills' starting point from the previous year. These questions prompt Paolo to recognize the progress he has made and fill him with a sense of achievement.
Subsequently, Sally shifts the focus to aspects of language where Paolo may have room for improvement. These are not shortcomings but rather "missed opportunities" for growth. For instance, Paolo might mention, "While I made great progress with verb tenses, I still struggle with words ending in -ed." Sally and Paolo have now pinpointed a learning goal for the upcoming year.
Together, Sally and Paolo establish an overarching language proficiency goal for Paolo to attain by the end of the year. They discuss whether he aims for intermediate, upper-intermediate, or advanced level and strike a balance between ambitious aspirations and realistic expectations. They identify specific areas to target, whether it's expanding vocabulary, refining grammar, or enhancing conversational fluency. This collaborative effort results in a strategic roadmap for Paolo's language-learning journey in the coming months.
In the writing phase of the lesson, Sally assists Paolo in translating his goals into writing. As Paolo is one of Sally's business English students, she structures this writing task like a formal business memo. Drawing from the business English skills they've developed, Paolo constructs a memo resembling an annual performance review he's giving himself as an employee. The memo assesses last year's objectives, acknowledging achievements and highlighting areas for growth. Paolo's writing strikes a balance between constructive critique and positive reinforcement.
The memo's next segment comprises setting five measurable, realistic goals for the approaching year. Sally guides Paolo to structure these goals with bullet points or numbering. This approach allows them to revisit the memo periodically, possibly quarterly, for progress assessment. Paolo's goals become transparent and trackable, fostering his commitment and motivation.
Teacher Sally's New Year's lesson is not only an exploration of language but also a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. By integrating authentic content into the lesson, such as business writing skills, Sally elevates the learning experience beyond conventional language acquisition.
As the New Year dawns, Sally's approach exemplifies the spirit of Rubilan's commitment to personalized and meaningful language education. Students like Paolo are empowered to embark on a transformative language-learning journey, setting the tone for a year of growth, discovery, and achievement.
— Teacher Henry