The following task cycle was designed in order to illustrate a method of grammar teaching. The topic is "environment and pollution" and the focus lies on conditional clauses. It is conducted for a 90 minute lesson in an eight grade. The task cycle is guided by the standards of the Bildungsplan 2004 from the Allgemeinbildenden Gymnasium Baden-Württemberg.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction.
- 2. Task Cycle
- 2.1 Lesson Plan
- 2.2 General Remarks on the Task Cycle
- 2.3 Theoretical Backing
- 2.4 Goals
- 2.5 Strengths
- 2.6 Improvements
- 3. What I have learned in Fachdidaktik II
- 4. Works Cited.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This portfolio aims to present and analyze a task cycle focused on the teaching of conditional clauses in an English language classroom. The task cycle is detailed in a lesson plan format, followed by a discussion of its theoretical underpinnings, strengths, and potential areas for improvement. The portfolio concludes with a reflection on the insights gained from the course "Fachdidaktik II".
- Teaching grammar effectively in an engaging way
- The importance of task-based learning in language acquisition
- The role of conditional clauses in English language communication
- Strategies for developing language skills through practical activities
- The effectiveness of collaborative learning in language classrooms
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The portfolio begins with an introduction that emphasizes the importance of grammar instruction and highlights the need for engaging teaching methods. The introduction then sets the stage for the subsequent task cycle by explaining its purpose and methodology.
The second chapter, "Task Cycle," provides a detailed lesson plan, outlining the various phases of the task cycle, including a welcome, introduction, task cycle instruction, planning, conditional clause practice, working on presentations, presentation and feedback, and a goodbye. The lesson plan also specifies the time allocated to each phase, the materials required, and the specific activities that students will engage in. The chapter then discusses the theoretical backing of the task cycle, outlining its strengths and areas for improvement.
The final chapter, "What I have learned in Fachdidaktik II," reflects on the knowledge and insights gained from the course "Fachdidaktik II" and how these insights have shaped the development and implementation of the task cycle. The portfolio concludes with a list of works cited.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key themes and concepts explored in this portfolio include grammar teaching, task cycle, conditional clauses, language acquisition, lesson planning, collaborative learning, and the principles of effective pedagogy.
- Quote paper
- Jennifer Stano (Author), 2015, Task Cycle "Environment and Pollution". Grammar Teaching with focus on Conditional Clauses (8 grade), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/359213
