Comenius COTTAS
Italy-Italia
Fermo
COTTAS – COMENIUS Meeting – October 6-10 2013 – Fermo Liceo Scientifico T. C. Onesti
Sunday, 6 October 2013 I. Tour of Fermo area: Montefalcone Appennino – Fossil Museum, Smerillo, Monte San Martino – Crivelli Polyptycs, Servigliano Welcome dinner |
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Monday, 7 October 2013 I. Participants welcomed by Headmistress and local authorities. Tour of Fermo |
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Tuesday, 8 October 2013: I) Interdisciplinary (Mathematics – Philosophy) CLIL lesson ( Giovanna Guidone-Massimo Cupelli): “The Paradox of Infinity” Presentation (CUPELLI_GUIDONE_MICROTEACHING.pptx) from Giovanna’s reflections: Many times during the first part of the CLIL methodological course I attended “I asked myself whether the CLIL approach to teaching could be effective in assuring high standard theoretical levels. It’s necessary to micro teach to achieve this goal. Massimo and I chose the logical paradoxes of the Eleatic school and the problem of summing up an infinite quantity of numbers. We first tried to build a balanced path, interchanging some abstract talk (about ancient Greek philosophy and mathematics) with some more practical activities Along the morning, we skipped some of the things which we had prepared, trying to adapt our path to the incoming requests. We had surprisingly good feedback from the students, except for the fact that they were very shy when it came to talking. After the first experience, not only were students eager to have their lessons in English but they were also quite proud of it.” II) Partner feedback In the afternoon, we met our European partners and we talked about their impressions and opinions about the lesson. Here I would like to summarize them. PROS: 1) they had been very impressed by the skills of the teachers and the level of the lesson; 2) they had very much appreciated the connections between mathematics and philosophy; 3) they were also impressed by the cooperation and balanced interaction between the two teachers and their enthusiasm; 4) teachers were patient and flexible; CONS: 1) the level of the language in the video was too difficult for the students, a script should have been provided; 2) the whole lesson was too long; 3) the background colour of the slides in the power point presentation was too dark; 4) sometimes, teachers gave the answer to their own questions instead of helping students to take their time to think. We found the exchange of ideas with the European teachers very useful. As for the students, they proudly reported to other teachers that they had been very interested and pleased with this new way of learning. PLA
Yes, it broadens students’ thinking/reflecting broader approach more connections to abstract themes Interdisciplinary teaching helps because students are pushed out of their comfort zone Abstract thinking- linking to “practical” subjects
understand the way another person approaches a problem, make it your own, rearrange interactive yes, but there’s a risk of “free riders” It might be the same abstraction level if a student cooperates with other students, instead of teachers
Force students to interact, to be active/contribute Memory: puzzles, word games, riddles, mind maps, role play The awareness of one’s own ability is an abstraction in itself. This activity helps to change type/code of information (from verbal to symbolic or from abstract to concrete) .-examples- something they know will start their (students’) thinking process
mind maps: visualizing different approaches yes, if you teach students how to use them and why help organize ideas and show connections between different parts -guide them through a step-by-step process (mind maps)
some are obviously more fitting, but all are possible – maths, physics, chemistry – literature, languages – sports_ connect two halves of the brain All disciplines can be abstract or not – you must consider the different character and abilities of each class. In more active class less active games might be more useful and vice versa.
It forces teachers and students to concentrate and bring it to the point It can release teachers/students from being afraid to use language as a tool It depends not on the multilingual presentation, but on the subject. Multilingual teaching does not add too much abstraction Multilingual teaching can boost communication abilities Students must be able to understand all the words- pre-teaching vocabulary is essential,otherwise the “message” will not get across and students may lose motivation.
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Wednesday, 9 October 2013 I) Highlights of Meeting in Akranes II) Italian Protocol and Legislation (Pdp) regarding students with special needs (Antonella Buonaiuto-Paola Ammazzalorso): presentation, discussion III) PLA: Strategies used with students with specific learning disorders It is important for students to be aware, to know how to do things Why don’t students use their abilities in school? They are not so self-confident We have to motivate them We must build self-confidence by applying simple methods over and over . This leads to success. Sometimes students are taught to do things one way (rules). In upper secondary schools students should be encouraged to try different ways to do things. They need to try “their” way. IV) Enhancing Cognitive Capabilities (Edelvaise Totò) Presentation, worksheets V) Conference: “Textual Analysis: The Pragmatics of Reading and the skill of Abstraction” Prof. Giuseppe Nori – University of Macerata |
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Thursday, 10 October 2013 Meeting Round-up: Feedback from Partners Germany:
Iceland:
Norway:
Austria:
Guided tour of Ascoli Piceno Farewell Dinner Photo gallery
News links http://www.viverefermo.it/index.php?page=articolo&articolo_id=429933 http://www.infofermo.it/2013/10/08/il-fermano-si-apre-alleuropa-con-il-progetto-comenius-cottas/ Download Progetto europeo “Comenius Cottas”
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Fermo Comenius Team:
Prof.ssa Mirella Mancinelli ( German Language Teacher )
Prof.ssa Paola Ammazzalorso ( English Language Teacher )
Prof.ssa Edelvaise Totò ( English Language Teacher )
Prof.ssa Giovanna Guidone ( Mathematics and Physics Teacher )
Prof. Massimo Cupelli ( History and Philosophy Teacher )
Prof.ssa Dall’Acqua Luisa ( History and Philosophy Teacher )
Prof.ssa Antonella Buonaiuto ( Italian and Latin Teacher )
Prof. Ruffino Gobbi ( Catholic Religion Teacher )
Headmaster: Prof.ssa Marzia Ripari