Key Learning Verbs: Objectives and Teaching Strategies
What “Explore” Implies in Learning Objectives
When a learning objective starts with the verb “explore,” it implies that students will engage in discovery, inquiry, and investigation. The emphasis is not necessarily on finding one correct answer but on developing understanding through observation, questioning, and critical thinking. This objective typically leads to activities where students examine concepts, ideas, or problems from multiple angles.
The Bloom’s Taxonomy level associated with “explore”
Read MoreJournalism Essentials: Media, News, and Opinion Genres
Understanding the Press: Role, Genres, and Communication
The press serves as a powerful instrument of influence in society, fulfilling the triple role of informing, entertaining, and shaping public discourse. These functions are grouped into distinct sections, primarily classified as Informational Genres (e.g., news, reports, interviews) and Genres of Opinion (e.g., editorials, articles).
Information and Media Landscape
The most important means of information include radio, television, and newspapers.
Read MoreCore Competencies & CLIL: Integrated Learning Approaches
Key Competences for Personal & Professional Growth
Key Competences represent a transferable, multifunctional package of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that all individuals need for personal fulfillment and development, inclusion, and employment. These include:
Linguistic Communication
Focuses on the functional control of a foreign language.
- Awareness: Understanding language in use and reflecting on language appropriate for different ages.
- Ability: To understand and be understood, both orally and
Effective Text Selection for Language Instruction
Educational Resources: General Considerations
These guidelines are divided into two distinct and complementary sections. The first section addresses the criteria for selecting texts and speeches to be used in a course. The second section focuses on didactic exercises and reflection on the text.
1. The Selection of Texts
For a language course, text selection affects all linguistic samples students encounter and process. This means everything they read and listen to, as well as the written proposals
Read MorePrimary English: Classroom Starters, Exchanges & Stories
First Day: Essential English Phrases
Hi everybody! My name is Paula, and I’m going to be your English teacher during this school year. In my lessons, we will try to speak only in English! Now, I want you to answer some questions. But, when you know the answers, please raise your hand! OK, let’s go!
- How are you today?
- What’s the date today?
- What’s the weather like?
- What are you wearing today?
- How do you get to school?
- What did you do yesterday?
Okay, very good job! We will continue the lesson by
Read MoreIntercultural Education Strategies for Immigrant Children
Intercultural Education Guidelines
Intercultural education aims to foster respect, integration, and understanding among diverse cultures through activities that explore traditions, languages, and values.
Individualizing work with immigrant children involves personalized plans with measurable goals, developed by a professional team in collaboration with parents.
Strengthening relationships with immigrant parents involves overcoming language and cultural barriers through inclusive resources.