ENGLISH CLASS 12-6 / 7 / 11 MEMBERS TOPIC PROBLEM
OBJECTIVES
RESEARCH QUESTIONS (RQ) and/or HYPOTHESES (H)
FINAL OUTPUT OTHER OUTPUTS EXPECTED RESULTS
DEADLINE (main
PROJECTS
Working document 2
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM Many people feel concerned or threatened by immigrants. Some societies have managed to integrate immigrants successfully (NZ) Show how immigrants can be integrated in the host society Which strategies/measures are/can be taken which facilitate the integration of immigrants?
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM
CULTURE, ART & SOCIETY
People (immigrants) from many different origins seem to be ‘placed together’ in M. Moniz. There must be a reason.
It is believed that many crimes are committed in that area (M. Moniz). Portuguese people (many?) feel insecure …
Art is difficult (impossible?) to define. In our days it seems virtually everyone can be considered/consider themselves ‘artists’.
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Promote equality (contribute to..)
Reflect about the origins and meaning of Art
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Are there many crimes there? What type? Is there a correlation immigration-crime rate?
[What is Art?] What are the origins/drivers of Art/Artists? (select an era/movement e.g. prehistoric times; Middle Ages; …)
A different era/ period / movement
Organised debate or Public Speaking Session? Role Play?
Virtual Art Gallery & Presentation
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Short ‘dissertation’
Rationale of exhibition Cards w/ explanation for each ‘exhibit’
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Give a clear contribution to the discussion and increase personal and colleagues’ knowledge on the subject
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Poster/Mind map/Diagram? Event? Photo gallery? Short ‘dissertation’ Understand which measures are best both for immigrants and host society. Show that immigrants can be successfully integrated and do not represent a menace! Starting 2 December
Inform & make people aware RQ – Why …. M. Moniz? H - Cheaper accommodation? Proximity of central business district?
Poster? (Virtual)Photo gallery? Short ‘dissertation’
Provide information about immigration in general and M. Moniz in particular in order to reduce prejudice against …
Facts vs representations: distinguish fact from representation; disclose prejudice (Possible follow-up: what are the origins of these representations?)
CULTURE, ART & SOCIETY
output) METHODOLO GY (some examples of strategies / resources MEMBERS TOPIC PROBLEM
OBJECTIVES RESEARCH QUESTIONS (RQ) and/or HYPOTHESES (H)
FINAL OUTPUT OTHER OUTPUTS EXPECTED RESULTS
ACIDI’s website UK/NZ … governmental sites Invite/interview immigrant GROUP DEMOCRACY … CITIZENSHIP….. We don’t know much about Gibraltar but it seems strange that in the EU there is ‘The Rock’- an enclave. Perhaps it can help our understanding of what democracy is...... ….. and have fun and be together OUT of school You need some RQ that make the link to the problem: Why is it under British rule? Is it a democracy? Is it a multicultural society? ….. (SELECT/FOCUS) The plan and guide of the trip
Observation – M. Moniz Interviews – (anyone we know?)
Collect data (JF Mouraria)
Published research (ACIDI) Collect data (JF Mouraria)
The Story of Art by E.H. Gombritch History of Art teacher Official sites of authors
The Story of Art by E.H. Gombritch History of Art teacher Official sites of authors
GROUP
GROUP
GROUP
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM Outrageous still existing prejudice against homosexuals
DEMOCRACY in our GLOBAL ERA
DEMOCRACY in our GLOBAL ERA
What are (some) possible explanations for this type of prejudice? (Psychological or historical or …. Level)
Film session (MILK) and debate
Letters/emails … needed to prepare the trip
Rationale and guidelines for debate
Confront previously collected info with observation on site
Promote discussion and reduce prejudice against homosexuality
It is widely accepted that ‘democracy is the least evil of ….’ but we think in our days democracy is no longer up to the real needs of our world (which seems to be in very bad shape); the ‘formula’ is worn out, and it is urgent to find new ways. The fact that the cliché above is considered ‘untouchable ‘and has become a dogma, does not help.
Should extremist groups/parties be outlawed? OR Why are extremist parties becoming more popular in some EU countries?
[Does democracy work?] There are a number of questions you have to ask before this one, which already contains (your) answer!
A sketch and/or advertisement (do you want to show the results of your investigation or to persuade?)
Make a contribution to a serious reflection on democracy and our society’s ills by compiling information and spread it in an appealing way. In the process, make people more informed and become more interested in politics.
DEADLINE (main output) METHODOLO GY (some examples of strategies / resources
Phase 1: Phase 2: (after the trip) Collect general info on the web Primary sources? Someone who was there?
Case study: Holland? UK?
DOCUMENTATION – Research process must be documented AUDIENCE – First presentation in class but you may have guests. Later a wider audience is desirable…
ENGLISH CLASS 12-6 / 7 / 11 MEMBERS TOPIC PROBLEM
OBJECTIVES
RESEARCH QUESTIONS (RQ) and/or HYPOTHESES (H)
FINAL OUTPUT
PROJECTS
Working document 2
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
GROUP 5
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM Many people feel concerned or threatened by immigrants. Some societies have managed to integrate immigrants successfully (NZ) Show how immigrants can be integrated in the host society Which strategies/measures are/can be taken which facilitate the integration of immigrants?
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM
CULTURE, ART & SOCIETY
CULTURE, ART & SOCIETY
People (immigrants) from many different origins seem to be ‘placed together’ in M. Moniz. There must be a reason.
It is believed that many crimes are committed in that area (M. Moniz). Portuguese people (many?) feel insecure …
Art is difficult (impossible?) to define. In our days it seems virtually everyone can be considered/consider themselves ‘artists’.
=
Promote equality (contribute to..)
Reflect about the origins and meaning of Art
=
Are there many crimes there? What type? Is there a correlation immigration-crime rate?
[What is Art?] What are the origins/drivers of Art/Artists? (select an era/movement e.g. prehistoric times; Middle Ages; …)
A different era/ period / movement
Organised debate or Public Speaking Session? Role Play?
Virtual Art Gallery & Presentation
=
Poster/Mind map/Diagram? Event? Photo gallery?
Inform & make people aware RQ – Why …. M. Moniz? H - Cheaper accommodation? Proximity of central business district?
Poster? (Virtual)Photo gallery?
OTHER OUTPUTS EXPECTED RESULTS
DEADLINE (main output) METHODOLO GY (some examples of strategies / resources MEMBERS TOPIC PROBLEM
OBJECTIVES RESEARCH QUESTIONS (RQ) and/or HYPOTHESES (H)
Short ‘dissertation’ Understand which measures are best both for immigrants and host society. Show that immigrants can be successfully integrated and do not represent a menace! Starting 2 December
ACIDI’s website UK/NZ … governmental sites Invite/interview immigrant GROUP 6 DEMOCRACY … CITIZENSHIP….. We don’t know much about Gibraltar but it seems strange that in the EU there is ‘The Rock’- an enclave. Perhaps it can help our understanding of what democracy is...... ….. and have fun and be together OUT of school You need some RQ that make the link to the problem: Why is it under British rule? Is it a democracy? Is it a multicultural
Short ‘dissertation’
Provide information about immigration in general and M. Moniz in particular in order to reduce prejudice against …
Observation – M. Moniz Interviews – (anyone we know?)
Collect data (JF Mouraria)
Short ‘dissertation’ Facts vs representations: distinguish fact from representation; disclose prejudice (Possible follow-up: what are the origins of these representations?)
Published research (ACIDI) Collect data (JF Mouraria)
Rationale of exhibition Cards w/ explanation for each ‘exhibit’
=
Give a clear contribution to the discussion and increase personal and colleagues’ knowledge on the subject
=
The Story of Art by E.H. Gombritch History of Art teacher Official sites of authors
The Story of Art by E.H. Gombritch History of Art teacher Official sites of authors
GROUP 7
GROUP 8
GROUP 9
CITIZENSHIP & MULTICULTURALISM Outrageous still existing prejudice against homosexuals
DEMOCRACY in our GLOBAL ERA
DEMOCRACY in our GLOBAL ERA
What are (some) possible explanations for this type of prejudice? (Psychological or historical or …. Level)
It is widely accepted that ‘democracy is the least evil of ….’ but we think in our days democracy is no longer up to the real needs of our world (which seems to be in very bad shape); the ‘formula’ is worn out, and it is urgent to find new ways. The fact that the cliché above is considered ‘untouchable ‘and has become a dogma, does not help.
Should extremist groups/parties be outlawed? OR Why are extremist parties becoming more popular in some EU
[Does democracy work?] There are a number of questions you have to ask before this one, which already contains (your) answer!
society? ….. (SELECT/FOCUS) FINAL OUTPUT OTHER OUTPUTS EXPECTED RESULTS
DEADLINE (main output) METHODOLO GY (some examples of strategies / resources
The plan and guide of the trip
countries? Film session (MILK) and debate
Letters/emails … needed to prepare the trip
Rationale and guidelines for debate
Confront previously collected info with observation on site
Promote discussion and reduce prejudice against homosexuality
A (mock-) lesson about … Short ‘dissertation’
Make a contribution to a serious reflection on democracy and our society’s ills by compiling information and spread it in an appealing way. In the process, make people more informed and become more interested in politics.
Phase 1: Phase 2: (after the trip) Collect general info on the web Primary sources? Someone who was there?
A sketch and/or advertisement (do you want to show the results of your investigation or to persuade?)
Case study: Holland? UK?