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Giorgia Demicheri

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Present continuous

Giorgia Demicheri Classe AB24-25

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Index

Anticipated problems

School context

Materials

Class profile

Teaching strategies and underlying theories

Keys to success and Inclusion

Procedures

10

General aims (National Guidelines, Key Competences)

Lessons to be covered

Procedures

11

Procedures

Specific learning objectives

Procedures

Procedures

12

Assessment

Procedures

Pre-requisites

School Context

School:

Technical Institute with eight different paths and a lot of students. North West of Liguria, Loano, a small town near the sea. The majority of students are interested in school subjects, but some of them are not. They study little and seem to be here only because they cannot leave school.

Area:

Cultural background:

Class Profile

Class:

1st Year of Design and Communication 26 students of which 18 males, 7 females between A2+/B1 mid of second term 2 hours

Composition:

CEFR Level:

Time of the year:

Timing:

Class Profile

General behaviour/motivation:

Students are often noisy and get bored easily. They use their phone in every possible occasion. 2 students with Dyslexia, 1 with socio-economic disadvantage. frequent use of digital and online platforms, either in class (mostly on the IWB) and at home.

SENs and SPLDs:

Digital competence:

Keys to success and Inclusion

L. 104/1992 L. 170/2010 L. 53/2003 + D.M. 27/12/2012

  • Familiar Topics
  • ICT Gradual use
  • BYOD
  • Interactive Programs and Educational APPs

Students' motivation

Learner centred

Individualization

Personalization

  • Differentiation in methods/times
/content/materials
  • Compensatory ITC use
  • Peer 2 peer tutoring
  • Using personal ideas/opinions

Keys to success and Inclusion

Sen: Inclusive Education Framework

  • Ss with certified disabilities (L. 104/1992)
  • Ss with Specific Learning Disorders (L.170/2010)
  • Ss with developmental disorders (socio-economic/linguistic disadvantages) (L. 53/2003 + D.M. 27/12/2012)

Right answer

Wrong answer

Dispensatory Measures

• Privilege oral communication and cooperative learning • Avoid reading aloud, taking notes and dictation (activities not essential to the learning aims) • Give the opportunity to take picture of the IWB • Extra preparation time, reduced work load • Assessment: focus on content not on formal accuracy

Compensatory Tools

•Concept maps, digital dictionaries, voice synthesis, summaries, tailored material in content, images and highlighted words; material with suitable font type, spacing and size.

In compliance with: ➢L. 170/2010 on students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) ➢Personalised Didactic Plan (PDP)

General aims (National Guidelines, Key Competences)

According to the National Guidelines for upper secondary education:

  • Knowledge and competences are organised into 4 'cultural areas': languages, mathematics, science/technology and history/social studies.
  • Key competences are: learning to learn, planning, communicating, collaborating and participating, acting autonomously, problem solving, creating connections and relations, acquiring and interpreting information (DM 139/2007).

General aims (National Guidelines, Key Competences)

The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on key competences for lifelonglearning in May 2018.

The Recommendation identifies eight key competences essential to citizens for personal fulfilment, a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, employability, active citizenship and social inclusion.

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Specific learning objectives

By the end of the learning activity,students:

Somos seres visuales

Will be able to talk about what's happening now

Will be able to talk about the future

Will be able to talk about the present

Will evaluate their learning experience by a self-assessment

Pre-requisites

What students know:

  • the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms of the verb To Be;
  • the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms of present simple;
  • how to use the -ing form of the verbs;
  • how to use technological devices and gaming tools used during the lesson.

Anticipated problems

  • Lack of internet connection
Possible solutions: play games on the topic in pairs/groups, have an offline B Plan ready
  • Some students may have lost motivation/attention
Possible solutions: use interactive/educational materials, change activity often
  • Some students still don't understand the topic
Possible solutions: pair work, group work, mind maps
  • Single student disturbing
Possible solution: Give her/him a role

Wrong answer

Right answer

Wrong answer

Materials

4 Textbook: digital/paper version

5 Kahoot /Wordwall

1 Interactive whiteboard

3 BYOD

2 Video

Teaching strategies and underlying theories

Active Learning

It engages students in the learning process through hands-on activities, discussions, and problem-solving. Advantages: it encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and knowledge application. Examples: Jigsaw Method and Role-Playing.

Cooperative Learning

It encourages students to work together in small groups to achieve a common goal. Advantages: collaboration, communication, and teamwork among students. Examples: Peer Tutoring.

Teaching strategies and underlying theories

Technology Integration

It can enhance instruction, engage students, and provide access to a wealth of resources. Advantages: Enhances student engagement and motivation. Examples: Interactive Whiteboards, Educational Apps, Online Collaboration Tools.

Main techniques used:

  • ESA
  • Group work
  • Learning together
  • Gamification
➢ Inclusion strategies: group work, pair work, mind maps, video

Teaching strategies and underlying theories

Engage

The Learner is active in the learning process

Study

Social Constructivism

ESA

Activate

Learner Centred

Connectivism

CLT

Technology as part of the learning process

Communicative language teaching

Lessons to be covered

10

Day 1 - 1 hour - ESA

Reading activity Students will read a text and try to find all continuous forms.

Study 25 min

Warm up 5 min

Wrap up5 min

Students' feedback

Guess the activity of the day

Activate 15 min

Engage5 min

Group activity Students will work in groups

Video BBC Learning English

The teacher is simply a facilitator and guide in the learning process; the student is at the centre.

Lessons to be covered

10

Day 2 - 1 hour - ESA

Kahoot

Warm up-Engage 10 min

Final test 10 min

Final reflection on the activity

Closure 10 min

Game: Crossword

Assessment10 min

Study-Activate20 min

Writing activity Students write sentences that are true for them using present continuous.

Students will do a self-assessment.

The teacher is simply a facilitator and guide in the learning process; the student is at the centre.

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Procedure: Lesson 1

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Hello and welcome to my English class! Let's start!

5 minutes activity - Warm up

The Hangman Challenge!

The teacher prepares a word (Continuous) connected to the theme of the day and the students have to guess what the word is.

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Procedure: Lesson 1

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5 minutes activity - Engage

The teacher engages the students with a short BBC Video (5,24) which is perfect to introduce the new topic and make a short but exaustive revision of present simple in the form of a game. Video inclusive and stimulating tool.

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Procedure: Lesson 1

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10 minutes activity - Study

Reading activity • Students read on their own a text and then out loud; • In pairs: students have to find all continuous forms; • Teacher asks students to list all the verbs they have found.

Compensatory measure for SLD student: Peer teaching - they will be placed in group with an advanced student that will tutor them.

Dispensatory measure for SLD: they won’t be asked to read out loud They listen to other students reading. On their device: play reading recording.

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Procedure: Lesson 1

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10 minutes activity - Study

Reading activity • Students read the text on their own again and then work in pairs to understand how present continuous works and it is formed; • Teacher will go around the class and check if any student needs some help.

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Procedure: Lesson 1

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15 minutes activity - Activate

Group activity

  • Teacher will divide students into 5 groups made up of 5 students each;
  • Teacher will clearly explain the activity: complete the exercises with the Present Continuous form of the verbs;
  • Teacher will constantly support the groups;
  • Class-check at the end of the activity.

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Procedure: Lesson 1

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5 minutes activity - Wrap up

Students' feedback

Teacher will send the students a form to fill in order to get their impressions and feelings.

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Procedure: Lesson 2

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10 minutes activity - Warm up-Engage

Students work in pairs to solve the crosswords.

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Procedure: Lesson 2

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10 minutes activity - Study

  • Teacher asks students to write 10 sentences that are true for them using the present continuous form;
  • Teacher monitors students and helps if necessary;
  • Then in pairs students read their sentences.

10 minutes activity - Activate

  • Teacher asks students to describe some images using the present continuous form. They can work in pairs.

Compensatory measure for SLD student: Peer teaching - they will be placed in group with an advanced student that will tutor them.

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Procedure: Lesson 2

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10 min final test - Kahoot

  • Final formative assessment: it provides a feedback to the teacher to understand if the learning has been consistent or not.
  • Test on Kahoot on the IWB. There will be 10 multiple choice questions about the topic.
  • Students will also receive a self-assessment paper.

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Procedure: Lesson 2

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10 min students' self assessment

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Procedure: Lesson 2

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10 min Closure- Final reflection on the activity

  • Students can give their feedback about the activity or ask some more questions to the teacher.
  • Useful for teacher's self assessment.

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Assessment

For Students

Formative Assessment

Kahoot Test

Students' Feedback

Google Form

Self assessment

For Teachers

Self assessment

Teacher self assessment

12

Did they understand what I wanted to teach them?

Was the activity successful?

Did the students enjoy it?

What can I do better next time?

Was I inclusive enough?

Thanks you for your attention