1. Entwicklung methodisch-strategische und kommunikative Kompetenzen - Ein Unterrichtsmodell für S II I.Getting focussed: the CEF II.Sustainable, effective learning III.Teaching context and broad targets IV.Plan of Action V.Teamwork VI.Method kit

2. The CEF: global scale B2 Vantage: “Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions.[…] Can interact with a degree of fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party. [...] Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue....” C1 Effective operational proficiency: “Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/ herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. [...] Can produce clear, well-structured detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisation patterns, connectors and cohesive devices…”

3. II. Sustainable Learning: The Learning Pyramid 5 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 50 % 75 % 90 % Listening to a lecture Reading a text Audio-visual techniques Discussing Learning by doing Instructing others Watching a demonstration

4. III. Teaching context and broad targets: Lehrplanvorgabe: –Der Mensch im Spannungsfeld zwischen Tradition und Fortschritt Wissenschaft und ethische Fragen Text: –Natasha Walter: Can Science Save Us from Ourselves? Broad targets – Students: –Become acquainted with various apects of genetic engineering –Familiarize themselves with the necessary vocabulary –Understand a demanding, longer text –Express themselves fluently and spontaneously

5. IV. Plan of action Dealing with demanding, long text: –Jig-saw reading Expressing oneself fluently and spontaneously: –Live Panel Discussion producing clear, well-structured detailed text on complex subjects.....: –Letter to the editor

6. V. Teamwork: it takes all kinds……. The chatterbox: Chatterboxes love team work because it gives them a chance to catch up on the latest gossip, news, fashion, music The boss: Bosses also love team work becaus it gives them a chance to boss everyone else around

7. V. Teamwork: it takes all kinds……. The nerd: Nerds think teamwork is a cwot because they don‘t learn anything. Anyway, teachers should teach and not make students do all the work. The dummy Dummies also hate teamwork because they are usually clueless. They cover up for this by occasionally nodding or grunting in agreement

8. V. Teamwork: worst-case scenario:

9. Genetic Engineering Embryo / stem cell research Clone / cloning DNA G(enetically) M(odified ) Food

10. VI. Jig-saw puzzle, Round I - method kit: Reading: –Reading for the gist –Reading for detail Speaking: –Interacting and reaching agreement Method competence: –Marking up a text –Making notes

11. VI. Jig-saw puzzle, Round II – method kit: Speaking –Presenting results –Interacting: clarifying Listening –Listening to a short talk –Asking for clarification Method competence: –Taking notes

12. Panel discussion - method kit: Speaking: –Presenting arguments –Interacting Listening: –Following a discussion Method competence: –Note taking

13. Homework Write a letter to the editor of The Independent in which you give your personal opinion on Natasha Walter‘s article: –Use the correct form of address –State your opinion –Give your reasons coherently and structure your arguments (connectors!) –Sum up what you have said Remember: the shorter your letter is, the greater the chance that it will get published!