2. What is SOA and why is it important?
• Tomorrow, you’ll participate in an example of a Student Organised
Activity (SOA) created by your tutor.
• Today, you will be organised into groups
• You will organise a 1 hour long activity for everyone in your class
to participate in.
• Your teacher will tell you what the theme of your activity will be.
• It is important to be active in your group as well as participating in
the activities created by the other groups.
• In the 5th week you will give a class presentation based on your
SOA so take the activities seriously.
3. Your class theme is: insert theme here
Your activity must be based around this theme.
It is your groups job to design a fun activity that
everyone can participate in.
If you think some people in your class will not be
familiar with your chosen activity you must make it
possible for them to take part.
You may need to have practice activities and/or explain
the rules.
4. Unacceptable Activities
• Anything in your (student)
accommodation
• Really dangerous
activities (Hang Gliding,
Sky Diving, Knife Fighting
etc.)
• Activities that are far
away (outside of the city)
• ‘Traditional’ party games
• Activities that are not
inclusive – everyone must
be able to participate
• Lazy activities (watching
movies)
• Cooking/drinking
Activities
• Expensive activities
(more that £5 per person)
If in doubt, ask your teacher about the
acceptability of your activity
5. What’s next?
• You’re going to join a group of 3 or 4 students.
• Together you must work together to create an
activity.
• You will also be graded by your teacher and
your peers.
• There are guidelines that explain this in greater
detail (handout).
6. But first…
• Your group must
complete an SOA
proposal.
• This must be finished
by next Monday.
Handout
Student Organised Activity (SOA) Proposal
Team name: Theme: Activity:
Allocated
time/date:
Location:
Team members: Individual tasks (what each
member must do):
1)
2)
3)
4)
Proposed Activity A
Note on content: A statement of what you plan to do and
why.
Proposed Activity B
Note on content: A back-up plan, if you cannot do Activity A
English Language Considerations
Note on content: How English will be used in the activity.
7. Proposal Sheet Cont.
• Once you have
completed the
proposal, your teacher
will check it.
• If your teacher is not
satisfied with it, you will
need to make the
appropriate changes
and resubmit it later in
the week.
• This will be explained
here.
Explanation of Activity
Note on content: How will the activity be communicated to the
participants, especially those unfamiliar with your activity.
Equipment
Note on content: Any items that need to be acquired (bought or
borrowed) for the activity.
Practical Considerations
Note on content: Booking of venues, buying tickets etc.
Inclusivity
Note on content: How will you include everyone in the activity
Record of Activity (for the Presentation)
Note on content: How the activity will be recorded for
application in the Presentation
Tutor comment
8. Delivery Dates
• The first two teams will hold their activities during
week 2 on Friday morning (after the all student
meeting).
• Two more teams will hold their activities during
week 3 again on Friday morning (after he all
student meeting).
9. Assessment
The SOA will be
graded by the
participants and
teacher using an
evaluation sheet.
1. The organisers only spoke
English.
1 2 3 4 5
2. The organisers were easy to
understand.
1 2 3 4 5
3. The organisers explained how
to participate in the activity.
1 2 3 4 5
4. The organisers were helpful. 1 2 3 4 5
5. The organisers spoke loud
and clear.
1 2 3 4 5
6. The organisers coordinated
the activity well.
1 2 3 4 5
7. The activity was interesting. 1 2 3 4 5
8. The activity included
everyone.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Assessment
The SOA will be
graded by the
participants and
teacher using an
evaluation sheet.
1. The organisers only spoke
English.
1 2 3 4 5
2. The organisers were easy to
understand.
1 2 3 4 5
3. The organisers explained how
to participate in the activity.
1 2 3 4 5
4. The organisers were helpful. 1 2 3 4 5
5. The organisers spoke loud
and clear.
1 2 3 4 5
6. The organisers coordinated
the activity well.
1 2 3 4 5
7. The activity was interesting. 1 2 3 4 5
8. The activity included
everyone.
1 2 3 4 5
