Production

This learning object is designed for multiple use. Each time students go into the learning object they could have a slightly different focus.

On first use of the learning object

On second use of the learning object

On third use of the learning object

Scripts of bargaining conversations and fact files

Generally the sound on the learning object will not be too intrusive, but it is worth noting that it is possible to purchase inexpensive 'stereo splitters' to allow two earphones to be used from the one computer. (See Offline Resources section).

On first use of the learning object:

Explain to students that they are going to use a learning object to explore an Indonesian market, find out about the foods for sale and buy three items from a shopping list of ingredients for an Indonesian recipe. Give students the assessment sheet (Word or PDF) and explain that at the end of this session you will ask them to measure their own and their partner's progress against these criteria.

Challenge students to find all the different ways that they can get information in the learning object. Do not tell them exactly what to look out for at this stage. Sources of information include English mouseovers on more difficult words, fact files on each item for sale, information buttons that appear in many places, inferences from the design and images drawn, and the information from the sellers and  Indonesian friend. 

Have students work in pairs or groups of three on each computer. You  may wish to allocate initial shopping lists so that students sitting near each other are doing different lists. Give each pair / group a printed list of the ingredients in their recipe (Rujak in Word or PDF; Rendang in Word or PDF and Gado-gado in Word or PDF).

For this first time using the learning object, explain that students should explore the market to find out about the foods for sale and click on the seller on a stall when they are ready to bargain for something on that stall. Ask students to record the English names for all the ingredients for their recipe as they find out what they are. Explain to students that the price they pay will automatically be recorded on the shopping list in the learning object, and that once they have bought all three things, they should print that list out or copy the prices onto their recipe list.

Students can note interesting facts or questions beneath their list of ingredients in the 'Catatan saya' section.

Discuss students' self-assessments to provide feedback and answer any questions. Have students share any strategies for navigating around the market.

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On second use of the learning object

Have students work in the same groups if possible, and allocate a different shopping list.

Give each group the task sheet (Word or PDF) and explain to students that this time their focus is on the language of bargaining, and that as they go through their three bargaining sequences, they are looking for examples of language for each question. You may want to offer a prize / reward  for groups with the most comprehensive lists. Tell students that if they have time once they have finished their shopping list they may begin again and work through the final shopping list to add to their answers.

If time permits, discuss and collate students answers at the end of this lesson period, giving feedback as required. Display collated lists as a resource for students.

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On third use of the learning object

The emphasis this time could be on learning about the items for sale on different stalls. Split the class into four groups and allocate each group a particular stall (fruit, vegetables, dried goods or meat). Have students from a group work in pairs.

Explain that their task is to become experts on the contents of their stall. They must prepare two questions each (with answers) for a quiz game. Remind students to keep their questions secret. You may decide whether the questions should be in English or Indonesian, depending on the experience and skill of your students. Questions must be checked by you to make sure they are reasonable and answers are accurate.

Conducting the quiz: Collate the questions into mixed groups. You may choose to add a few questions of your own so that you have three rounds of ten questions for example. Your questions could be in Indonesian if most student questions are in English. Or you could add some general market questions. The example quiz questions below are in English, with answers.

• general quiz questions in Word or PDF
• fruit stall fact file questions in Word or PDF
• vegetable stall fact file questions in Word or PDF
• dried goods stall fact file questions in Word or PDF
• meat stall fact file questions in Word or PDF 

Have students sitting in mixed teams of four (not all experts on a single stall). Allow teams to choose a team name and explain that they will be able to  consult with each other and contribute to the answers, which are written on a single piece of paper. You may choose to have two students act as judges and give points scores after each round.

In between rounds, offer (five?) bonus oral questions asking students for Indonesian words / phrases that should be familiar.

At the conclusion of the final round, each group must choose one seller and one buyer and 'script' a very short impromptu role play to buy something (3 minutes preparation). This is worth 5 points for any group attempting it. The final prize is up to you.

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The following scripts are available:

Bargaining conversations

• beef bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• carrot bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• chillies bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• eggs bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• garlic bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• krupuk bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• mango bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• peanuts bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

• rice bargaining conversation in Word or PDF

Fact files

• fruit stall fact files in Word or PDF

• vegetable stall fact files in Word or PDF

• dried goods stall fact files in Word or PDF

• meat stall fact files in Word or PDF

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