Marcela Villan

Marcela Villan posted in the group 3.2 My Green Lesson Idea

3 years ago

My green idea would be this:
I would start my class with a video from you tube called MAN by Steve Cutts.
The video tells the story of how man destroyed the world in a sense
From there, I would start my class and connect with green vocabulary , which they will need to participate actively in my classes!

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- Mila Pandzic
  3 years ago
  
  The other day I showed MAN by Steve Cutts to my students. And the MAN 2020. They couldn’t say much afterwards, they were very distraught. I even thought to make a lesson with this video, but it brings so many topics. So good choice of video!
  - Ben Crompton
    3 years ago
    
    It’s a very interesting video indeed – certainly very visceral, evoking lots of strong emotions. What age of learner did you show this to? In my context, I could imagine I could use this with older and more mature teens at B2 level or higher – I’d be quite wary about doing this with anyone younger, or more immature as I must say I thought some…Read More
    - Ben Crompton
      3 years ago
      
      Sorry, I wanted to put that into paragraphs, but forgot about the ENTER to send thing!
    - Mila Pandzic
      3 years ago
      
      I showed the video to my older students (they are 15 years old). I am always careful with media materials. I would rather not show than show it if I have a shred of doubt. Concerning what they watch with 15 (unfortunately), it wasn’t so schocking as to watch, I would rather say it made them think about our planet. So I would recommend it from 1…Read More
Marcela Villan posted in the group 2.8 What have I taken away from Unit 2?

3 years ago

My take away is connected with all the tips you gave:
and Mila’s ideas, which i have been reading in detail

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Marcela Villan posted in the group 2.7 What would be your top tips?

3 years ago

I really believe all the ones you mentioned are great
I loved the one that says ask a lot of questions, dont lecture
as I tend to do that
Empowering is a good idea too
I would add the point of taking action and seeing the result of their actions
as I think that is the most rewarding point for them

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Marcela Villan posted in the group 2.5 What are the top tips for teaching environment-themed lessons?

3 years ago

I guess the hot tips will be basically connected with taking action and showing enthusiasm for what you teach!

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- Owain Llewellyn
  3 years ago
  
  @marcela-villan Enthusiasm is such a vital ingredient, isn’t it? One of the challenges I face in materials development is trying to make them usable for a teacher who might be less enthusiastic about the topic than we are. It’s tricky but also vital to avoid only having the enthusiastic teachers on the topic dealing with it in class!
  - Mila Pandzic
    3 years ago
    
    Great comment! It’s difficult to make materials and make people more enthusiastic on these topics.
  - Tugce Cankaya Simpson
    2 years, 9 months ago
    
    Owain, what do you think about publications only taking environment as their organizing theme or content? Nat Geo? They are all great but I think it runs the risk of limited content? What do you think? Or will the students get too fed up with such? To make something more effective, healthy intervals are necessary – scientifically proven as well, I…Read More
- Rian McGuinness
  3 years ago
  
  I agree, too. For those of us dealing with teenagers, this can be a huge challenge. I remember, as a moody teenager, laughing at the enthusiasm of certain teachers. In time, however, true enthusiasm did become infectious. I would add persistence to that enthusiasm for motivated teachers, but feel a little stumped about how to get less energetic…Read More
  - Mila Pandzic
    3 years ago
    
    I agree. It’s difficult to motivate other teachers and try to make something together.
Marcela Villan posted in the group 2.4 Website Evaluation: Discussion

3 years ago

Hi! I chose the lesson called “A bike to ride the future”and here go my answers
Hope you like them! Short and sweet!

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- Owain Llewellyn
  3 years ago
  
  @marcela-villan good points! I am glad you like the lesson and I hope you have the chance either to use it or some of the ideas in it!
- Mila Pandzic
  3 years ago
  
  Good choice!
- Tugce Cankaya Simpson
  2 years, 9 months ago
  
  Hi, i could not access that lesson as the link was broken. I also am so curious about Detox one but the links for the lesson plan and ppt are also broken – not downloadable! Owain, please reach out LOL!
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