| Abstract |
English for Science 1 is an English course online developed in OpenLearning
platform available online which designed for pre-science stream students
(beginner to pre-intermediate). This is an online course developed for massive
open online learning (MOOC) and designed for UiTM as an OpenLearning
platform. The novelty of this product is the course content which designs by
following the intrinsically motivating instruction defines by Malone that
provides learners with three main features: challenge, curiosity, and fantasy.
MOOC is about providing platform on how people learn best and active
learning empowers the students and makes the teacher the facilitator of the
learning environment. The online course focuses on assessment to be
conducted online such as A Smash Hits! Module to test the students’ listening
skills by using latest hits songs. The course content is designed by using
student-centred, active and social learning pedagogical principles including
active activities for assessments, curating content for community
engagement, and updated course content focuses on scientific related
materials. There are 6 main engaged modules with rich media content and
constructing activities using OpenLearning Widgets. This course is made up
of 6 core modules which run through foundation concepts in English language
skills and how they connect to the real world; Module 1: Introduction to
Language Skills, Module 2: Speak like a Scientist, Module 3: Listening Skill,
Module 4: Reading Skill, Module 5: Grammar Nazi, and Module 6: When
Albert Einstein writes like a Shakespeare. This course is taught entirely
online. There is no set time frame; students can do the activities when it suits
them best. This course takes approximately 12-15 hours to complete. |