Interactive Online Language Learning Project for Vocational Schools
Learn about a pilot Italian project focusing on online interaction in language learning, specifically designed for vocational schools. The project aims to improve communication skills through real-life scenarios and student engagement, using resources like Skype and interactive activities.
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Presentazione del Volume Webinar 15 luglio 2020 L interazione online nel Companion Volume del Quadro Comune Europeo di Riferimento per le Lingue. Un progetto pilota italiano Nome: Maria Cristina Bevilacqua (Cinzia Masia) A cura di F. Benedetti, L. Cinganotto, G. Lang Scuola: IIS-IPSSEOA Ceccano (FR) Titolo: LET S MEET!
Context Context A VET School for Catering and Tourism Vocational schools and Lyceums: different entry levels, same required levels for the State Exam Weak, lacking basic preparation, even in the mother tongue Study of two foreign languages From 3 to 2 hours in the Triennio 1stand 2ndyear: Grammar 3rd, 4th, 5thyear: ESP Low ratings low self-esteem lack of motivation and commitment increasingly failing performances Project= a precious chance for the Research to enter a real classroom, facing real difficulties, in situation
The Project The Project Topic Exchanging personal information. Hobbies and Sports Introducing the School and its courses CEFR Descriptors Scales Spoken Reception- Listening and comprehension: A2 Spoken Production:A2/Sustained Monologue: Describing experiences; Giving information; Putting a case; Planning Spoken Interaction:Understanding an Interlocutor:A2; Conversation: A2 Target (Students) 5th class Vocational School for Catering and Tourism 3rd class Vocational School from Sardinia Language Level A2 CEFR Other Subjects None Time (2 hours preparation) 1 hour interaction Aim Interact orally to communicate personal information in English, to other no-native speakers Means for online interaction Skype (Prossemics) Resources/Materials Laptop, Personal Devices, Interactive Whiteboard Pair work Group work Plenary Interactional Patterns Reflection Semplified COLT grid
Procedures Procedures Task 1 In pairs, then in small groups: Students write simple WH-Questions to ask about Hobbies, Sports and school (timetable, subjects, Labs etc.) In plenary (IW): They share their questions and correct each other, if necessary Then students answer individually Task 2 Roleplay: in turn 2/3 students perform the interview, asking/answering the questions Task 3 Online meeting (Skype): in turn students ask/answer questions An observer-teacher fills in the observation grid
Closing Closing remarks remarks Positive No marks= Higher motivation and commitment, less concern and anxiety No-native speakers partner = students feel at ease, no worry about mistakes Challenging, engaging, unusual activity Same difficulties, same feelings = Empathy Language and culture Negative Artificial situation: no need to speak English with Italian students! no participation General Need to consider the students real entry levels to re-think about real exit levels in Language Learning CLIL in Vocational and Technical Schools Chances to improve online interactions
