The Special English Program (SEP) at Kasetsart University recently held an English camp weekend. The weekend was designed to create a fun environment where students could practice speaking and listening to the English language. The students were split into 6 groups of 30 and rotated between 6 classrooms lead by English teachers. I was 1 of the 6 teachers that volunteered to lead an activity. The majority of the students are enrolled in the courses I teach so I knew the weekend would be a humorous one.
The activity I decided to use in my classroom was “Making the Band.” The activity was based on the American reality TV show from years ago. I opened the activity with vocabulary building using esoteric music words such as collaborate, catchy, rhythm, album, and melody. I then explained the activity and showed the students the music video of Kool & the Gang performing their hit Celebration as an example band.
Once in groups, each group had to do the following
1. Determine the genre of music their band would play
2. Decide on the band’s name
3. Each member of the band created his/her own stage name
4. Tell how your band formed and why it is the best band
5. Perform!!!
Here is a short 6 minute compilation video of the performances. I recently showed this to my students and they really enjoyed it. I was lucky to make a cameo appearance toward the end. I hope you enjoy it.
Nice school project and the students were so engaged. Some funny moments and it didn’t help that I kept hearing the teacher was in the background saying awwwwwwwwwwwww.
DuBois, Boom, boom, boom, music/dance is a means of emotional transportation and a universal language!
The young ladies and the young men were absolutely wonderful, good movments, good rhythm, LOTS
OF FUN a way to learn.. I could hear you in the background, old school, aww shucks now.
Your commentary at the end in your beautiful orange shirt was on time. Love and Peace!!!
Your are looking well and working hard.
How did I know that Gangnam Style was going to make an appearance? lol
Hub, this is a far cry from the Dosey Doe and Square Dancing I did in school years ago. I like your style of teaching. I remember Making The Band on MTV. I think this group can compete. Oh yes, Gangnam Style, my new favorite dance. Good job Hub. Love you, Aunt Gwen (Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww)