learning other things_with_english
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LEARNING OTHER THINGS WITH ENGLISH
Why teaching other things with
English?
If we wish to teach the real language of a country, we must give as much of its CULTURE
as possible
Because…
Teaching a foreign language far away from the place where it is the mother tongue is a
HARD TASK
Because…
Teaching a foreign language is considered the way to transmit a
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Because…
Schools are
MICROCOSM of global society
Because…
What does the Canarian
Syllabus say?
WHAT
It says…
Listening, speaking and talking
Reading and writing Language knowledge: use and learning
Socio-cultural aspects and intercultural awareness
Socio-cultural aspects and intercultural awareness:
Social relationship
Receptive attitude and empathy
Cultural and civilization
aspects
Different languages and cultures in the Canary Islands
Interest in establishing contacts and communicate
But not this way:
HOW
It also says…
Bringing to the school the cultural context of these
countries
LITERATUREMUSIC
SPORTS
FOOD
FESTIVALS
Using your pupils’ own experiences
Because…
Including respect and acceptance of the
differences
Using ICT as a window to other
cultures
But not this way:
WHAT FOR
And it finally says…
For showing interest and curiosity to
learn about linguistic diversity
For valuing language as a communication
tool
For identifying cultural aspects
With many…
ACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR
INTERNATIONAL COOKING WORKSHOP
INTERNATIONAL WEEK
THE EXPLORER BOOK
ENGLISH MAGAZINE
E-MAIL FRIENDS
See the world in this way!