Parte A: Reflection on indirect and direct teaching practice by Paolo Giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj en-us 2019-11-05 15:28:11 UTC 2019-11-20 13:52:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Data collection paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406905074 Following the link below, the summary graphs of the observations are visible: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bsx8Taq1kG_ga8kwuQ_UsjTjtzf9W8TACEd45cc7vfE/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2019-11-05 15:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406905074 Considerations taken from data analysis paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406905865
  • good interaction between teacher and students; a considerable part of the lessons was dedicated to student interventions;
  • significant moments reserved for group work and also for individual activities;
  • microlanguage - English literature, sometimes questions concerning vocabulary;
  • the work on grammar and language functions was not present:
  • all 4 language skills;
  • extensive use of multimedia materials.

    • ]]>     2019-11-05 15:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406905865     Concluding remarks paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406909007
  • the use of the multimedia materials seems to me a significant opportunity; if used with balance and competence, multimedia can promote learning by reducing the difficulty of following a lesson in a foreign language;
  • there must be a constant interaction between students and teachers, students must be able to listen and understand, but also to give their contribution and express themselves without worries;
  • in the case of teaching in a foreign language, work in pair or in small groups seems to me a very significant strategy, because it allows the students to compare ideas and engage in constructive dialogue.

    • ]]>     2019-11-05 15:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406909007     Reflection on the observational phase of the teaching practice paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406909542 2019-11-05 15:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406909542 Reflection on direct teaching practice paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406909828 2019-11-05 15:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406909828 My Approach paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406910220 My approach was based on a significant use of digital teaching tools. In particular the students have
    • viewed video in English language and discussed around the topics;
    • realized multimedia resources in English language (Padlet);
    • carried out debate activities in English language (with the use of a digital platform called Kialo);
    • used collaborative writing tools (Mentimeter)
    ]]>     2019-11-05 15:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406910220     European key competences paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406910887 The activities carried out were a stimulus for the following European key competences:
    • Communication in foreign languages
    • Digital competence
    • Social and civic skills (working in groups, confronting each other in a civilized manner, respecting the opinions of others)
    • Spirit of initiative (individual and group research and production)
    • Cultural awareness and expression
    ]]>     2019-11-05 15:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406910887     Learning outcomes paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406911202 Although it is difficult to assess the actual effectiveness of the actions carried out, however they intended to achieve the following learning outcomes:
    • to develop communication skills in the English language
    • to develop skills in the use of multimedia resources and tools
    • to deepen some aspects related to the subjects
    ]]>     2019-11-05 15:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406911202     Final considerations paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406911602 Although it is difficult to assess the effectiveness of these interventions, as they have been rather sporadic episodes then structured activities, however some elements have emerged quite clearly:
    • the level of participation and involvement of the students was quite good, thanks to a laboratorial approach and the use of digital tools;
    • in the speaking activities some students seemed to be more timid, while others were almost eager to show their language skills;
    • The feedback received from the students were encouraging and push in the direction of continuing with the CLIL methodology.
    ]]>     2019-11-05 15:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/406911602     Materials paolo_giordani https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/413978273 Materials]]> 2019-11-20 13:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/paolo_giordani/ojw5snok78tj/wish/413978273