What is
MORE OF THE REAL THING ?
More of The Real Thing is just that – sixteen new videotaped lectures and an accompanying study skills book that prepares students for college success.
Like the highly acclaimed original series The Real Thing, this second set shows authentic teacher/student interaction in mainstream courses. The practical, hands-on study skills book uses the lectures to prepare students for what will be expected of them across the curriculum.
More of The Real Thing is designed to stand alone or serve as a companion to the original series, giving students a comprehensive overview of American college courses and the skills to succeed in them.
Who benefits from
THE REAL THING ?
• Students in summer college orientation programs
• Advanced ESL classes
• Students developing general study skills
• Learners in individualized labs
• Overseas students preparing for study in the United States
Units in
More of THE REAL THING
Unit 1 Your Education Plan
Priscilla Santos, Guidance
Unit 2 How to Learn
Sarita Tamayo, Study Skills
Unit 3 Civility in the Classroom
Judy Rookstool, Student Life
Unit 4 Teamwork
Judith Bell, Project-Based Learning
Unit 5 Happiness
Jim Potterton, Psychology
Unit 6 Color
Allison Connor, Art
Unit 7 Save a Life
Jennifer Witte, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Unit 8 The Globe
Ken Baurmeister, Geography
Unit 9 The Binary System
Clem Lundie, Computer Information Systems
Unit 10 The Heart
Pete D’Eliscu, Anatomy
Unit 11 Self-Esteem
Sharon Antonelli, Child Development
Unit 12 Separate Spheres
Padma Manian, Gender Studies
Unit 13 American Government
Martin Morales, Political Science
Unit 14 Henry the Fifth
Javier Chapa, Literature
Unit 15 Selecting Sources
Heidi Holbrook, Research
Unit 16 A Student Project
Justin Imamura, Service Learning
How do students use
THE REAL THING ?
Students watch the videotaped classes (each 10-15 minutes long) and use the skill-building book to:
• increase their listening comprehension
• understand varied accents and lecture styles
• practice taking notes
• improve study skills
• prepare for quizzes and tests
• learn critical thinking strategies
• become comfortable in group activities
• gain familiarity with norms of the college classroom
How will
THE REAL THING
meet your students’ needs?
Q. “My students have trouble recognizing main ideas. How can I teach them this skill?”
A. The Real Thing gives students hours of practice with authentic college lectures. The book guides listeners, emphasizing key point recognition, summarizing skills and test preparation.
Q. “My students lack intellectual aggressiveness. They just don’t understand what is expected of them in college!”
A. The Real Thing teaches students to ask questions, think critically, synthesize ideas and defend opinions, verbally and in writing.
Q. “My advanced ESL students are competent in conversational English, but they can not keep up with notetaking demands in fast-paced lectures. How can they make the leap from the ESL classroom to the competitive academic curriculum?”
A. The Real Thing teaches students how to take notes efficiently, and then how to organize, study, and learn from them.