The bicultural competence The bilingual classroom Lucía Ábalos Álvarez
1. FIRST SESSION: Reflection about culture 2. SECOND SESSION: Promoting intercultural understanding SUBJECT PLANNING 3. THIRD SESSION: English speaking countries culture 4. FOURTH SESSION: Practical resources and ideas
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Test: 40 % Project: 50 % Participation: 10%
Test: 40 % Written test with 20 questions about the four lessons. To be completed once the lessons have finished.
Project: 50 % Create a PowerPoint presentation to teach your students in the bilingual programme socio-cultural aspects about a English speaking countries (20-50 slides). You will check some examples in our four lessons. Deadline: 14 th February 2018 Upload it to the platform.
Participation: 10% Answer the questions from the teacher. Participate in an active way. Reflect and write your thoughts down.
UNIT 4: Intercultural understanding projects. Ideas and practical resources to promote teaching culture in the classrooms.
TWIN SCHOOLS
TWIN SCHOOLS Live videoconferences Videos / audio recordings Handmade books / postcards / cards... Exchange letters / emails (penpals) Presentations with photos
Example of projects
The Countries of the World and the People Who Live There
The six continents North America Europe Asia North Americans South America Europeans Africa Asians Australia South Americans Africans Australians
Europe?????????????????
Spain Capital: Madrid Language: Spanish People from there are called: Spaniards Back
France Capital: Paris Language: French People from there are called: Frenchmen, French people Back
Germany Capital: Berlin Language: German People from there are called: Germans Back
United Kingdom Capital: London Language: English People from there are called: British Back
Ireland Capital: Dublin Language: English, Gaelic People from there are called: Irish Back
Italy Capital: Rome Language: Italian People from there are called: Italians Back
Poland Capital: Warsaw Language: Polish People from there are called: Poles/Polish people Back
The Netherlands (Holand) Capital: Amsterdam Language: Dutch People from there are called: Dutch Back
Switzerland Capital: Bern Language: German, French, Italian People from there are called: Swiss Back
Sweden Capital: Stockholm Language: Swedish People from there are called: Swedes Back
Norway Capital: Oslo Language: Norwegian People from there are called: Norwegians Back
Finland Capital: Helsinki Language: Finnish People from there are called: Finnish/Finns Back
Romania Capital: Bucharest Language: Romanian People from there are called: Romanians Back
The Czech Republic Capital: Prague Language: Czech People from there are called: Czechs Back
Austria Capital: Vienna Language: German People from there are called: Austrians Back
Belgium Capital: Brussels Language: French, German and Dutch People from there are called: Belgian Back
Portugal Capital: Lisbon Language: Portuguese People from there are called: Portuguese Back
Example of projects
Who Wants To Be AN IRISH Millionaire?
Question 1
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. What is Ireland? A A city B A continent C A country D A province of Spain
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. What is Ireland? A A city B A continent C A country D A province of Spain
100
Question 2
Which country was St. Patrick from? A Ireland B England C Wales D He was from the moon
Which country was St. Patrick from? A Ireland B England C Wales D He was from the moon
200
Question 3
How many leaves are there on a shamrock? A Two B Three C Four D One hundred million
How many leaves are there on a shamrock? A Two B Three C Four D One hundred million
300
Question 4
When St. Patrick was kidnapped by pirates, how old was he? A Sixteen years old B Twelve years old C Seventeen years old D Ten years old
When St. Patrick was kidnapped by pirates, how old was he? A Sixteen years old B Twelve years old C Seventeen years old D Ten years old
500
Question 5
Leprechauns live in the forest in Ireland. But what is their job? A They are policemen B They build houses C They repair shoes D They are professional dancers
Leprechauns live in the forest in Ireland. But what is their job? A They are policemen B They build houses C They repair shoes D They are professional dancers
1,000
Question 6
Ireland is an island. What is an island? A A piece of land completely surrounded by water B A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides C A flat piece of land with no hills D A small gulf
Ireland is an island. What is an island? A A piece of land completely surrounded by water B A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides C A flat piece of land with no hills D A small gulf
2,000
Question 7
A shamrock is a plant. Plant. Plants... A Absorb oxygen and gives us carbon dioxide B Absorb air and give us nitrogen C Absorb carbon dioxide and give us oxygen D Absorb carbon dioxide and give us coca-cola
A shamrock is a plant. Plant. Plants... A Absorb oxygen and gives us carbon dioxide B Absorb air and give us nitrogen C Absorb carbon dioxide and give us oxygen D Absorb carbon dioxide and give us coca-cola
4,000
Question 8
St. Patrick banished the snakes from Ireland. Snakes are... A Vertebrate, oviparous carnivores B Invertebrate, oviparous carnivores C Vertebrate, viviparous herbivores D Vertebrate, viviparous omnivores
St. Patrick banished the snakes from Ireland. Snakes are... A Vertebrate, oviparous carnivores B Invertebrate, oviparous carnivores C Vertebrate, viviparous herbivores D Vertebrate, viviparous omnivores
8,000
Question 9
Leprechauns are found at the end of a rainbow, after it rains. Rain is a type of A Condensation B Precipitation C Evaporation D Collection
Leprechauns are found at the end of a rainbow, after it rains. Rain is a type of A Condensation B Precipitation C Evaporation D Collection
16,000
Question 10
In Ireland it is a tradition to kiss a rock called the Blarney stone. When rocks slowly change shape because of the weather and rivers or the sea, it is called... A Elements B Sedimentary C Erosion D Windsion
In Ireland it is a tradition to kiss a rock called the Blarney stone. When rocks slowly change shape because of the weather and rivers or the sea, it is called... A Elements B Sedimentary C Erosion D Windsion
32,000
Question 11
A leprechaun lives in an ecosystem called a forest. What is an ecosystem? A A place where there is lots of oxygen B A place where living things and non-living things use and need each other to survive C A place where living things and non-living things eat food D A place where plants and animals eat breakfast
A leprechaun lives in an ecosystem called a forest. What is an ecosystem? A A place where there is lots of oxygen B A place where living things and non-living things use and need each other to survive C A place where living things and non-living things eat food D A place where plants and animals eat breakfast
64,000
Question 12
Leprechauns are very naughty! If you see one, maybe he ll throw soil at you. What is soil made from? A Vegetation and flowers B Rocks and worms C Rocks and vegetation D Rocks and water
Leprechauns are very naughty! If you see one, maybe he ll throw soil at you. What is soil made from? A Vegetation and flowers B Rocks and worms C Rocks and vegetation D Rocks and water
125,000
Question 13
Which of these sentences is correct in the past form? A St. Patrick came to Ireland, become a priest and chased the Snakes B St. Partick builded schools, he telled people to be nice and weared green clothes C St. Patrick escaped from pirates, he built schools, and he became famous D St. Patrick was born in Wales, he lived in Ireland and maked people happy
Which of these sentences is correct in the past form? A St. Patrick came to Ireland, become a priest and chased the Snakes B St. Partick builded schools, he telled people to be nice and weared green clothes C St. Patrick escaped from pirates, he built schools, and he became famous D St. Patrick was born in Wales, he lived in Ireland and maked people happy
250,000
Question 14
Ireland has some beautiful landscapes. What can you see in an inland landscape? A Mountains, gulfs, bays, cliffs B Mountains, hills, rivers, valleys, plains C Mountains, plateaus, rivers, beaches D Mountains, rivers, capes, volcanoes
Ireland has some beautiful landscapes. What can you see in an inland landscape? A Mountains, gulfs, bays, cliffs B Mountains, hills, rivers, valleys, plains C Mountains, plateaus, rivers, beaches D Mountains, rivers, capes, volcanoes
500,000
Question 15
Irish people like to exercise a lot. So they have to have a good circulatory system. Your circulatory system includes your... A Brain, spinal cord and extremities B Lungs, nose and mouth C Ears, eyes, tongue, nose and skin D Heart, veins and arteries
Irish people like to exercise a lot. So they have to have a good circulatory system. Your circulatory system includes your... A Brain, spinal cord and extremities B Lungs, nose and mouth C Ears, eyes, tongue, nose and skin D Heart, veins and arteries
1,000,000
Example of projects
WHO WANTS TO GO ON A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD? ME!!
There are seven continents in the world
In our school there are children from lots of different countries. Would you like to find out something about their countries?
TRANSYLVANIA BUCHAREST UNIVERSITY
BEACH PUNTA CANA CATHEDRAL
CITY GATE QUITO GALAPAGOS
LA PAZ NATIONAL CONGRESS LANDSCAPE LAMA
REFLECTIONS AND AHA MOMENTS
Triangle-Square-Circle Write down three important points from the presentation. Write down anything that squares (agree with) with your thinking. Write down anything that is still circling in your head or questions that you might have.