Living together in an ethnic diversified society.
Contents:
- Teaching series: Living together in an ethnic diversified society (illustrated by different media);
- Series of lessons;
- Lesson - Living in Detroit today (Poetry);
- Rough sequence of the double lesson (90 min);
- Detailed procedure of the lesson;
- Selected poems for group work;
- Attachment.
This series of lessons is carried out in a class at the vocational college for future educators. They are usually between 16 and 30 years old and come from different schools and thus also with different school-leaving qualifications and knowledge. The vocational college in particular is a type of school where the learning group is very heterogeneous. Some students do their training as educators directly after graduating from secondary school and are therefore only 16 years old. However, there are also students who are already 30 years old, some of whom have children or a university degree and are using the training as an educator as retraining or further training. Thus, the level of knowledge and skills at the vocational college varies more than at any other type of school. The teacher must learn to deal with this heterogeneity, sometimes create several sheets and exercises for the different levels of knowledge, so that each learner has the opportunity to get better and prove himself within his framework. Also, the teacher can use the already existing heterogeneity to work in smaller groups that are also heterogeneous, so that the students with a higher level of English and knowledge help the students who need more support. The class has about 20 students. The lesson series consists of six units. Each unit is a double lesson.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Teaching series: Living together in an ethnic diversified society (illustrated by different media)
- 1.1. Series of lessons
- Global village - how does our modern world look like? (Internet research)
- Worldwide migration Causes, History and Consequences
- Refugees/ asylum seekers in Germany (Newspaper articles/News in TV)
- Melting pot or salad bowl in the USA (Creative work)
- Living in Detroit today (Poetry)
- Our role as educators in an ethnically diversified society
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This series of lessons aims to impart specialist knowledge on living together in an ethnically diversified society while improving English language skills and introducing various media forms. It focuses on engaging students with the current world, addressing their living environment, and promoting independent learning and critical thinking.
- Living together in an ethnically diversified society
- Media competence and usage
- Global village and worldwide migration
- Refugee and asylum seeker issues in Germany
- Ethnic diversity in the USA
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first unit introduces the concept of the "global village" and explores how it reflects a changing world with interconnected cultures. Students research online to understand the diverse ethnic groups present globally. The second unit delves into worldwide migration, examining its causes, history, and consequences. Students analyze various media, including posters, maps, statistics, and documentaries, to gain insights into global migration patterns. The third unit focuses on the topic of refugees and asylum seekers in Germany, encouraging students to critically analyze news articles and television reports to understand different perspectives on refugee policy.
The fourth unit explores the concept of the "melting pot" and "salad bowl" in relation to society in the USA, encouraging creative work using cartoons, photos, and caricatures. Students create their own presentations to illustrate their understanding. The fifth unit uses poetry to explore the concept of living in Detroit as a representation of ethnic diversity within the USA. The series concludes with students reflecting on their learning and delivering short speeches about their role as educators in an ethnically diverse society.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This lesson series focuses on keywords such as ethnic diversity, global village, worldwide migration, refugees, asylum seekers, media competence, independent learning, cultural understanding, and the role of educators in a multicultural society. These key concepts underpin the exploration of various cultural contexts and their impact on individuals and society.
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- Annemarie Mehler (Autor), 2020, Living together in an ethnic diversified society, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1421512
