PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS

JURUSAN STUDI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS

FAKULTAS PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN SENI
UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA

Course

: Seminar on ELT

Code

: IG 596

Chs

:2

Semester

:7

Prerequisite

: Belajar Pembelajaran (IG ), Media Pembelajaran

Bahasa Inggris (IG ), Perencanaan Pembelajaran
Bahasa Inggris (IG ). Evaluasi Pembelajaran Bahasa
Inggris (IG 501)

Lecturer

: Prof. Dr. Didi Suherdi, M. Ed.

1. Objectives : This subject is inteneed to provide the
students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and
experiemces in understanding and running,
participating in, and presenting papers in seminars,
particularly on English language teaching.
2. Course Description
: This subject is designed to
cover knowledge of seminars inculing running
seminars, understanding seminar themes, developing
relevant topics, and preparing as well as presenting
papers. This subject will also cover designing and
developing power point presentations.
3. Learning Activities
: Independent Reading
Lecturing
Students Presentation
Discussion
4. Media
: Internet Search Engine
LCD Projector
Laptop Computer
Projector Screen

5. Evaluation

: Written and Oral Presentation

Grading Policy
a. Eighty percent (80%) of attendance is compulsory for the
accomplishment of this subject.
b. Grade will include scores of quizes (20%), paper writing (30%),
presentation (30%), and proposal (20%)
c. Grades will be based on the final scores:
Final Score Interval
85
75 - 84
60 - 74
50 - 59
... - 50

Grade
A
B
C
D
E

Mark
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0

SCORING RUBRICS FOR STUDENTS PRESENTATION

1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Approaching Expectations
(60-74 marks)
Presentation is not well organized and
developed
Content knowledge is not well articulated
Theories and concepts are not discussed in
depth
Presentation is not clear and fluent
Shows no confidence in delivery, reading
from notes judiciously
Voice is not well-projected
Does not engage the attention of the
audience
Does not respond well to questions,
showing superficial understanding of the
project
No sense of cohesion in the flow of the
presentation
Presentation exceeds time limit and not
able to complete presentation

6. Course Outline

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Meeting Expectations
(75-85 mark)
Presentation is somewhat organized
and developed
Content knowledge is good
Theories and concepts are discussed
in relatively depth
Presentation is somewhat clear and
fluent
Shows relatively good confidence in
delivery, reading from notes
judiciously
Voice is relatively well-projected
Engages the attention of the audience
Responds well to questions, showing
excellent understanding of the project
Relatively clear sense of cohesion in
the flow of the presentation
Presentation exceeds time limit
though able to complete presentation

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Exceeding Expectations
(85 - marks)
Presentation is very well organized and
creatively developed
Content knowledge is excellent
Theories and concepts are discussed in
depth
Presentation is very clear and fluent
Shows confidence in delivery, reading from
notes judiciously
Voice is very well-projected
Engages the attention of the audience well
Responds very well to questions, showing
excellent understanding of the project
Clear sense of cohesion in the flow of the
presentation
Presentation does not exceed time limit
and able to complete presentation

Sessions
1-2

Topics
1. Introduction to seminars
and scientific fora.
2. The basic concepts and
terms of seminars and
paper presentation

Sources
Jolles, R. L., (2005). How to run
seminars and workshops:
presentation skills for
consultants, trainers, and
teachers. New Jersey: John
Wiley and Son, Inc.
http://freearticles.com/article/
Tools-You-Need-InConducting-A-Successful-AndProfitable-Seminar

3-7

Writing seminar papers

8
9-14

MID-TERM TESTS
Presenting papers

Thody, A. (2006). Writing and

presenting research. London:
Sage Publications.
Dignen, B. 1998. Down to
Business English for
Presentation. London: York
Associates.
Feez, S., and Joyce, H. (2000).
Writing Skills Narrative and Nonfiction Text Types. Putney:
Phoenix Education Pty Ltd.
Kirszner, L. G., and Mandell, S.
R. (1989). Patterns for College
Writing a rethorical reader and
guide 4th Edition. New York: St.
Martins Press.
Thody, A. (2006). Writing and
presenting research. London:
Sage Publications.
http://www.uwic.ac.uk/tsu/u_s
tudyskills/unit06.html (How
to Give a Good Seminar
University of Wales Institute)
http://www.comm.toronto.edu
/~frank/guide/guide0.html
(Giving a Talk University of
Toronto)
http://c.s.cornell.edu/cv/Short
Talk.htm (The Short Talk
Cornell University)

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Running seminars

Jolles, R. L., (2005). How to run

seminars and workshops:
presentation skills for
consultants, trainers, and
teachers. New Jersey: John
Wiley and Son, Inc.
http://web.clas.ufl.rhatch/pag
es/02TeachingResources/read
ingwriting/05surviv.htm
(Seminar Discussions &
Presentations University of
Florida)

16

FINAL TESTS

REFERENCES
Main references:
1. Dignen, B. (1999). Down to Business English for Presentations. London: York
Associates.
2. Feez, S., and Joyce, H. (2000). Writing Skills Narrative and Non-fiction Text
Types. Putney: Phoenix Education Pty Ltd.
3. Jolles, R. L., (2005). How to run seminars and workshops: presentation skills
for consultants, trainers, and teachers. New Jersey: John Wiley and Son, Inc.
4. Kirszner, L. G., and Mandell, S. R. (1989). Patterns for College Writing a
rethorical reader and guide 4th Edition. New York: St. Martins Press.
5. Simon, L. (1988). Good Writing a guide and sourcebook for writing across the
curriculum. New York: St. Martins Press.
6. Swales, J., and Feak, C. (2004). Academic writing for graduate students. A
course for nonnative speakers of English 2nd Edition. Ann Arbor: University of
Michigan Press.
7. Thody, A. (2006). Writing and presenting research. London: Sage
Publications.

Recommended references:
1. Alwasilah, A. C. (2000). Perspektif Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di Indonesia
dalam Konteks Persaingan Global. Bandung: CV Andira.
2. Ashton, P. (1988). Teaching higher-order thinking and content: An essential
ingredient in teacher preparation. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida.
3. Bellanca, J., and Brandt, R. (2010). 21st Century Skills: Rethinking How Students
Learn. Bloomington: Solution Tree.

4. Carson, S. H.; Peterson, J. B., Higgins, D. M. (2005). "Reliability, Validity, and Factor
Structure of the Creative Achievement Questionnaire". Creativity Research Journal
17 (1): 3750.
5. Emilia, E. (2010). Menulis Tesis dan Disertasi. Bandung: Penerbit Alfabeta.
6. Emilia, E. (2010). Developing critical learners: Indonesian and Australian contexts. A
paper (to be) presented in the 57th TEFLIN International Conference "Revitalizing
professionalism in ELT as a response to the globalized world" in Universitas
Pendidikan Indonesia, 1-3 November 2010.
7. Freeman, D. (2010). Language, Technology, and Social Capital: Frames,
Opportunities, and Tools. A paper presented in the Inaugural APEC-RELC
International Seminar Language and Education: An Essential for a Global
Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
8. Graddol, D. (2010). English, Economy, and Employability. A paper presented in
the Inaugural APEC-RELC International Seminar Language and Education: An
Essential for a Global Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
9. Harris, N. S. (2010). Why Arent My Students Learning English: Insights and
Solutions from Neuroscience Research. A paper presented in the Inaugural APECRELC International Seminar Language and Education: An Essential for a Global
Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
10. McKnight, P. (2010). Effectiveness of Applied Foreign Languages and
Intercultural Immersion to Enhance Economic Competitiveness. A paper presented
in the Inaugural APEC-RELC International Seminar Language and Education: An
Essential for a Global Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
11. Meek, C. (2010). Preparing Teachers to Prepare Learners for the 21st Century. A
paper presented in the Inaugural APEC-RELC International Seminar Language
and Education: An Essential for a Global Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC
Singapore.
12. Nadkarni, (2010). Creating Prosperity: Using the Internet to Revolutionize
Language Learning. A paper presented in the Inaugural APEC-RELC International
Seminar Language and Education: An Essential for a Global Economy, 19-21
April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
13. Peraturan Pemerintah No. 19 tahun 2005 tentang Standar Nasional Pendidikan.
14. Plata, S. (2010). Standards and Assessment for the 21st Century Workforce in an
L2 Nation: the Role of English Teachers in Policy-Making. A paper presented in
the Inaugural APEC-RELC International Seminar Language and Education: An
Essential for a Global Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
15. Poh, T. B. (2010). Helping Students Acquire 21st Century Skills Through the Use
of Q-Matrix. A paper presented in the Inaugural APEC-RELC International

Seminar Language and Education: An Essential for a Global Economy, 19-21

April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
16. Senior, R. M. (2010). Language Teaching for Tomorrow: Connectivity within and
beyond the Classroom. A paper presented in the Inaugural APEC-RELC
International Seminar Language and Education: An Essential for a Global
Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
17. Suherdi, D. (2001a). Persepsi Guru mengenai Kondisi Faktor-faktor Afektif Siswa
dalam Belajar Bahasa Indonesia. Mimbar Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Jurnal
Pendidikan bahasa, seni dan pengajarannya, 1 (1), 1-10.
18. Suherdi, D. (2006b). Peran Sentral Interaksi dalam Proses Belajar-Mengajar
Bahasa. Dalam Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni, Vol. 6, No. 1, tahun 2006.
19. Suherdi, D. (2008). Only 2P+2R: An Alternative Route to Successful Teacher Inservice Training. A paper presented in the 6th Asia TEFL International Conference
"Globalizing Asia: The Role of ELT", in Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel, Bali 1-3
August 2008.
20. Suherdi, D. (2009). Using Mother Languages as the Languages of Instruction in
Indonesia (Towards the Implementation Projects of Mother Languages in
Indonesian Primary Schools). Presented in SEAMEO Meeting Development of a
Proposal to Pilot the Good Models of Using the Mother Tongue in Teaching and
Learning in Pilot Areas in Indonesia A Planning Meeting in SEAMEO QITEP in
Language in Jakarta 22-23 June 2009.
21. Suherdi, D. (2009). On Bridging Students Learning in First Grades Using Mother
Tongue a Case of Sundanese Classrooms. Presented in Regional Meeting on the
Dissemination of Project Results and Identification of Good Functioning Models,
Arnoma Hotel Bangkok, Thailand 22-24 February 2009.
22. Suherdi, D. (2010). Country Report on Planning and Developing MTB-MLE in
Indonesia. Presented in Regional Training Workshop on the Principles and
Methods of Developing and Using Curricula and Teaching-Learning Materials for
Non-Dominant Languages for SEAMEO MLE Trainers. SEAMEO INNOTECH,
Quezon City, Philippines August 23-September 1, 2010.
23. Suherdi, D. (2010). Towards the 21st English Teacher Education: An Altenarnative
Model. Presented in the 57th TEFLIN International Conference "Revitalizing
professionalism in ELT as a response to the globalized world" in Universitas
Pendidikan Indonesia 1-3 November 2010.
24. Suherdi, D. (2010). Placing Mother Tongue in Its Place: Equity for the Majority.
Presented in International Symposium on Language Planning in 21st Century:
Constraints and Challenges in Hotel Sari Pan Facific, Jakarta 2-4 November 2010.
25. Suherdi, D. (2011). Making the Best Use of RSBI: An alternative solution British
Council Symposium on RSBI/SBI in Century Park Hotel Jakarta 9-10 Maret 2011.

26. Suherdi, D. (2011). Pilot Project on the Use of Mother Tongue as a Bridge
Language in Primary Education in Indonesia. Presented in the End-of-Project
Conference in Royal Queens Park Hotel Bangkok 23-25 Februari 2011.
27. Trilling, B., and Fadel, C. (2009). 21st Century Skills, Learning for Life in Our
Times. San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass.
28. Weng, C. Y. (2010). Intertextual Reading: Managing and Processing Information in
a Globalized Knowledge-Economy. A paper presented in the Inaugural APECRELC International Seminar Language and Education: An Essential for a Global
Economy, 19-21 April 2010 in RELC Singapore.
Internet Sources:
1. http://freearticles.com/article/Tools-You-Need-In-Conducting-ASuccessful-And-Profitable-Seminar
2. http://www.uwic.ac.uk/tsu/u_studyskills/unit06.html (How to Give a
Good Seminar University of Wales Institute)
3. http://www.comm.toronto.edu/~frank/guide/guide0.html (Giving a
Talk University of Toronto)
4. http://web.clas.ufl.rhatch/pages/02TeachingResources/readingwritin
g/05surviv.htm (Seminar Discussions & Presentations University of
Florida)
5. http://c.s.cornell.edu/cv/ShortTalk.htm (The Short Talk Cornell
University)

COURSE UNITS
Session
s
1

Topics

Specific
Objectives

Introduction Be able to
to seminars understand
the nature of
seminars and
scientific fora
Basic
Be able to
Concepts
understand
and Terms
basic
concepts of
seminars and
scientific fora

Learning
Activities
Lecture (2
hours)

Lecture (2
hours)

Evaluation
Class
elicitation
Quiz

Sources
Main
reference
no. 3
Internet
Source
No. 1

8
9

10

11
12

Understand
-ing
seminar
themes
Developing
relevant
topics
Developing
paper
outlines

Writing
paper
drafts

Editing and
finalizing
papers

Designing
paper
presentatio
ns
Develop
power point
presentatio
n
Rehearsing
presentatio
ns
Paper
presentatio
n (1)

13

Paper
presentatio
n (2)

14

Paper
presentatio
n (3)

15

Running

Be able to
understand
seminar
themes
Be able to
develop
relevant
topics
Be able to
analyze
segments of
classroom
discourse
analysis
Be able to
analyze
segments of
classroom
discourse
analysis
Be able to
edit and
finalize
papers

Workshop
(2 hours)

Quiz

Main
reference
no. 7

Workshop
(2 Hours)

Seminar
Leaflet and
Brochure
Review
Written
outlines

Recommended
Reference
No. 5, 712, 13-16,
28

Paper
drafts

Recommended
Reference
No. 1-5,
17-26,

Workshop
(2 hours)

Workshop
(2 hours)

Workshop
(2 hours)

Seminar
Paper

MID-TERM TEST
Be able to
Workshop
Presentatio
design paper (2 hours)
n design
presentataion
Be able to
develop
effective
power point
Be able to
rehearse
presentations
Be able to
present a
paper
effectively
Be able to
present a
paper
effectively
Be able to
present a
paper
effectively
Be able to

Workshop
(2 hours)

Power point
slides

Workshop
(2 hours)

Peer ratings

Workshop
(2 hours)

Perfrorman
ce
assessment

Workshop
(2 hours)

Perfrorman
ce
assessment

Workshop
(2 hours)

Perfrorman
ce
assessment

Workshop

Seminar

Recommended
Reference
No. 23-27

Main
Reference
s No. 1
and 3
Internet
Sources
No. 2-5

Main

productive
seminars
16

plan a
seminar

FINAL TESTS

(2 hours)

proposal

references
No, 3