National Geographic Explorer 2015/2016 For English LanguageCassandra Pek
This presentation showcases how the National Geographic Explorer Program aligns with the Singapore's EL curriculum. The National Geographic Explorer Program is a unique and holistic program designed to inculcate and advocate positive attitudes and ethics through real-life adventures of Explorers (non-fiction literacy). Furthermore, it provides opportunity for students to develop effective language use and acquire proficient language skills progressively. In addition, it empowers teachers with 21st Century tools to employ interactive teaching and learning (white space), aligned with the desired MOE curriculum.
Dissemination plan Group number 11 Group member Maria Teresa Rughi Magdalena Bochman Veerle De Deckere Soumaya Hlali Veturia Seserman Claudia Valentini
Presentation at the Texas Foreign Language Association 2013 Fall Conference
Abstract: Spanish teachers demonstrate their uses of the Spin TX Video Archive—a free and open collection of video interviews with bilingual Spanish speakers in Texas. Teachers discuss how they use the Spin TX videos to create standards-based lessons that focus on authentic, conversational Spanish. In particular, the teachers will show that the SpinTX videos capture language in context and demonstrate the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Lesson plans based on the SpinTX videos include elements that lead to deeper language learning: thinking critically about language/culture problems, working collaboratively, and learning how to learn.
National Geographic Explorer 2015/2016 For English LanguageCassandra Pek
This presentation showcases how the National Geographic Explorer Program aligns with the Singapore's EL curriculum. The National Geographic Explorer Program is a unique and holistic program designed to inculcate and advocate positive attitudes and ethics through real-life adventures of Explorers (non-fiction literacy). Furthermore, it provides opportunity for students to develop effective language use and acquire proficient language skills progressively. In addition, it empowers teachers with 21st Century tools to employ interactive teaching and learning (white space), aligned with the desired MOE curriculum.
Dissemination plan Group number 11 Group member Maria Teresa Rughi Magdalena Bochman Veerle De Deckere Soumaya Hlali Veturia Seserman Claudia Valentini
Presentation at the Texas Foreign Language Association 2013 Fall Conference
Abstract: Spanish teachers demonstrate their uses of the Spin TX Video Archive—a free and open collection of video interviews with bilingual Spanish speakers in Texas. Teachers discuss how they use the Spin TX videos to create standards-based lessons that focus on authentic, conversational Spanish. In particular, the teachers will show that the SpinTX videos capture language in context and demonstrate the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Lesson plans based on the SpinTX videos include elements that lead to deeper language learning: thinking critically about language/culture problems, working collaboratively, and learning how to learn.
2. eTwinning project plan
• Name of the project: Christmas traditions
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• Partners:
• Atzelidis George - Greece
• Cardillo Giuseppina – Italy
• Gagea Daniela – Romania
• İPEKCİ Burcu – Turkey
• ISLEK Hakan – Turkey
• Kartuleva Tanya – Bulgaria
• Kostopoulou Eleni – Greece
• Popescu Daniela – Romania
• Salcevica Sandra – Latvia
• Trivanović Bojana - Croatia
• Details:
• Age of the pupils: 10 - 18
• Used language: English
• Duration: The month of December (6 weeks)
• School type: Secondary School and High School
3. eTwinning project plan
• Short description: Students will be actively involved and trained in
obtaining and dissemination of knowledge and descriptions of
local customs, foreign and domestic.
• Goals:
• Cultural exchange about traditions and customs for the winter
celebration: traditional food, celebrations, christmas tree adorning,
songs, presents, legends,
• Collaborative work
• Sharing feelings and opinions
• ICT tools: Voki, Glogster, blog, moviemaker, image gallery, surveys,
4. eTwinning project plan
• Pedagogical basis:
• Collaborative active learning
• Critical thinking
• Authonomy and flexibility for other partners customs
• Working methods:
• ice breaking activities in order to know each other
• mixed groups activities (different nationalities) with
deadline tasks
• evaluation of the different types of activities
6. eTwinning project plan
eTwinning project timetable
Time / period Task description – tools to be used Responsible person(s)
Week 1 getting to know each other (personal information -
who is who?)
filling in the two columns of the grid KWLH
voki, word, blog or another program
each partner for his/her group takes care for
uploading a picture or a voki avatar in the image
gallery and a short presentation in word, blog or
another program in the pupil’s corner
Week 2 Saint Nicholas around Europe -Task exchange
Legends, miths, customs, traditions.
a ppt, word, or other type of program
Each group coordinated by a teacher prepare a
task about Saint Nicholas in a ppt, word, or
other type of program
Week 3 Cheching the correctitude of tasks, sharing the
correct answers and the preparation of another
one.
a ppt, word, or other type of program
Each group coordinated by a teacher answer
the task about Saint Nicholas in a ppt, word, or
other type of program
Week 4
Before Christmas -Task exchange
Legends, miths, customs, traditions.
a ppt, word, video in movie maker, prezi,
slideshare or other type of program
Each group coordinated by a teacher prepare a
task about Christmas in their area in a ppt,
word, prezi or another program
Week 5
Cheching the correctitude of tasks, sharing the
correct answers and the preparation of final
evaluation.
a ppt, word, or other type of program
file archive
Each group coordinated by a teacher answer
the task about Christmas in a ppt, word, or
other type of program
Week 6
evaluation:
filling in the next two columns of the grid KWLH
sharing opinions, feelings, ideas, suggestions using
a survey attached in the file archive
Each group coordinated by a teacher fill inthe
grid and the survey about activity and post the
answers in the twinspace.