Landing Linguistics: Master Airport and Travel Conversations
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Landing Linguistics: Master Airport and Travel Conversations

Adult EducationEnglish30 days
This adult education project, "Landing Linguistics: Master Airport and Travel Conversations," equips learners with effective communication strategies and vocabulary necessary for navigating international airport settings, particularly customs. The project uses inquiry-based learning to address linguistic and cultural challenges, with activities including role-play, virtual tours, and research, culminating in a personalized passport booklet. The learning objectives align with standards for vocabulary acquisition and cultural awareness, aiming to enhance learners' travel experiences through improved communication skills.
CommunicationVocabularyCustomsCultural AwarenessRole-playAirport ScenariosAdult Education
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we develop effective communication strategies and understand the necessary vocabulary to navigate the linguistic and cultural challenges in international airport settings, especially when dealing with customs?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How do you effectively communicate in an airport setting, especially when dealing with customs?
  • What are the key vocabulary and phrases needed for smooth communication at airports and customs?
  • How can understanding airport-related conversations enhance your travel experience?
  • Why is it important to develop clear communication skills in diverse travel environments?
  • What are the cultural considerations to keep in mind when communicating in international airport settings?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Develop effective communication strategies to navigate interactions in international airport settings, especially customs.
  • Acquire key vocabulary and phrases necessary for smooth and clear communication at airports and customs.
  • Understand the cultural considerations involved in communicating at international airports.
  • Understand the cultural considerations involved in communicating at nail shops.
  • Acquire key vocabulary and phrases necessary for smooth and clear communication at nail shops.
  • Develop effective communication strategies to navigate interactions at nail shops

Common Core Standards

CCRA.L.6
Primary
Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.Reason: This standard focuses on acquiring and using domain-specific vocabulary which aligns with learning key phrases and vocabulary for communication at airports and customs.
CCRA.L.3
Secondary
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.Reason: Understanding language functionality in different contexts, such as airports, is crucial for clear communication in diverse settings.

TESOL Standards

TESOL.1.1
Primary
Students will be able to acquire and integrate necessary vocabulary and structure for effective communication in airport contexts.Reason: This standard is directly related to the primary goal of the project: developing effective communication strategies through vocabulary and structure relevant to international travel and customs.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Mystery Airport Scenario

Students are given a mysterious envelope containing travel documents for a surprise destination. To unravel the destination, they must follow a series of clues and decode conversations related to airport situations such as customs and immigration interviews.

Customs Officer for a Day

Invite a real customs officer to the classroom to discuss their experiences. Students will role-play as both travelers and customs officers, experiencing first-hand the communication challenges and language needed for such interactions.

Cultural Misunderstanding Investigation

Students receive a dossier detailing a series of cultural misunderstanding incidents at airports. In groups, they will research and present solutions on how to navigate the communication complexities of traveling between different cultural landscapes.

Virtual Airport Tour

Through virtual reality, students embark on a fully immersive tour of an international airport, including the customs area. As they navigate the experience, they must identify key language and communication strategies crucial for efficient travel.

Airport Role-play Game

Students participate in a role-play game designed to simulate various airport scenarios. Each scenario challenges them to apply appropriate communication strategies focused on customs and other travel-related dialogues.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Passport to Conversation

In this activity, students will create a 'passport' booklet containing essential vocabulary and phrases needed for navigating various airport and customs scenarios. This exercise will help them build a personal lexicon of terms essential for effective communication in international travel settings.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research common airport and customs phrases used in real-life situations.
2. Organize these phrases into categories, such as inquiries, responses, and clarifications.
3. Create a passport-style booklet and include the categorized phrases.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA personalized passport booklet with categorized airport and customs phrases.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCRA.L.6 as students acquire domain-specific vocabulary for airport communication.
Activity 2

Cultural Context Clues

Through researching and discussing various cultural norms and behaviors, students will learn cultural nuances that influence communication in airport settings. This activity enhances understanding of how cultural sensitivity impacts communication effectiveness.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research cultural norms and values that might impact communication in airports.
2. Discuss findings in small groups and compile a list of dos and don'ts when navigating cultural interactions.
3. Create a presentation showcasing the researched cultural insights and practical communication strategies.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA group presentation on cultural considerations for airport communication.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCRA.L.3 by applying knowledge of language in different cultural contexts.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Landing Linguistics Assessment Rubric

Category 1

Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage

Assessment of student's ability to acquire, categorize, and apply domain-specific vocabulary relevant to airport and customs communication.
Criterion 1

Vocabulary Research and Organization

Measures the effectiveness of research and organization of relevant airport and customs phrases in a structured format.

Exemplary
4 Points

Conducts comprehensive research identifying all essential phrases; organizes these clearly into well-defined categories with logical structure.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies most essential phrases with thorough research; organizes phrases into categories with clear structure.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies some essential phrases with basic research; categories are present but may lack clear structure.

Beginning
1 Points

Minimal research conducted; categories are unclear or incomplete, lacking logical organization.

Criterion 2

Vocabulary Application

Assesses the application of acquired vocabulary in practical passport booklet or role-play scenarios.

Exemplary
4 Points

Applies all acquired vocabulary accurately and effectively in passport booklet and scenarios showing nuanced understanding.

Proficient
3 Points

Applies most acquired vocabulary accurately with minor errors, demonstrating good understanding.

Developing
2 Points

Applies some vocabulary with inconsistencies or errors that affect understanding.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to apply vocabulary correctly; frequent errors hinder communication.

Category 2

Cultural Awareness and Interpretation

Evaluates the understanding of cultural considerations and ability to integrate this understanding into communication strategies.
Criterion 1

Cultural Research and Insight

Assesses depth of research and insight into cultural norms impacting communication.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates deep insight into cultural norms with extensive research; identifies key nuances and provides thorough analysis.

Proficient
3 Points

Shows good understanding of cultural norms; research is solid and analysis insightful.

Developing
2 Points

Displays basic understanding and research of cultural norms; analysis lacks depth.

Beginning
1 Points

Limited understanding and minimal research; analysis is superficial.

Criterion 2

Cultural Application

Measures the ability to apply cultural insights to enhance communication effectiveness in presentations.

Exemplary
4 Points

Integrates cultural insights effectively into communication strategies, demonstrating understanding and sensitivity.

Proficient
3 Points

Applies cultural insights appropriately with minor inaccuracies; mostly demonstrates cultural sensitivity.

Developing
2 Points

Attempts to apply cultural insights; some misinterpretations or lack of sensitivity present.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to apply cultural insights; frequent misunderstandings impact communication negatively.

Category 3

Collaboration and Presentation Skills

Assesses group work dynamics, presentation quality, and communication skills demonstrated during group activities and presentations.
Criterion 1

Group Collaboration

Evaluates participation, cooperation, and collaborative dynamics within group activities.

Exemplary
4 Points

Leads collaboration with strong contributions; actively engages and supports group dynamics effectively.

Proficient
3 Points

Participates actively with constructive contributions; works well within group settings.

Developing
2 Points

Shows some participation; contribution is inconsistent, with room for improvement in engagement.

Beginning
1 Points

Minimal participation; relies heavily on group members with limited contribution.

Criterion 2

Presentation Delivery

Assesses clarity, organization, and effectiveness of information delivery during presentations.

Exemplary
4 Points

Delivers presentations with clarity, and precise organization; engages audience effectively demonstrating exceptional communication skills.

Proficient
3 Points

Presents clearly with good organization; engages audience showing adequate communication skills.

Developing
2 Points

Presentation lacks clarity or organization at times; attempts audience engagement but with limited success.

Beginning
1 Points

Presentation is unclear or disorganized; struggles to engage audience effectively.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflect on your growth in understanding and using airport-specific vocabulary. How has your vocabulary improved throughout the course, and how do you plan to continue enhancing it for future travel experiences?

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Question 2

On a scale from 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about navigating communication challenges in an international airport setting?

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Question 3

What was the most challenging aspect of learning about cultural considerations in international airport settings, and how do you plan to apply these insights in the future?

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Question 4

Reflect on the 'Customs Officer for a Day' activity. How did this experience enhance your understanding of communication processes at customs?

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Question 5

Select the entry event that you found most beneficial for your learning experience and explain why.

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Options
Mystery Airport Scenario
Customs Officer for a Day
Cultural Misunderstanding Investigation
Virtual Airport Tour
Airport Role-play Game