poniedziałek, 30 maja 2022

DRAMA IN EDUCATION -Using drama as a tool in teaching and learning

Drama in Education in Limassol in Cyprus. English teacher Małgorzata Łupicka took part in the course. For 5 days she took part in several practical workshops. Learned about Drama methods & techniques, designed costumes for drama activities and working in the group prepared mini drama performance based on myth of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. There were some interesting trips and visits to complete the course - visit to Limassol Old city center, Carob Mill Museum, Medieval Castle & Museum, visit to Kourion ancient theater & archaeological site and to the Theatre Museum in Limassol. Native speaker Zara ran the course beautifully providing interesting facts and tips about Cyprus and local snacks for coffee breaks.

 

Learning Outcomes:

• understanding drama conventions and ways of creating meaning and engagement

• understanding the potential Drama in Education has for providing context for teaching/learning

• providing and exercising creative ideas for successful implementation of drama in the curriculum

• improving the ability to use innovative student-centered pedagogical approaches

• increased confidence in communicating in English

• increased intercultural awareness



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piątek, 22 kwietnia 2022

Teacher from Ecole Albert Camus Tourcoing for job shadowing in our school

Between 11 and 14 April 2022 our school hosted Laurent Lentrebecq, a teacher from Ecole Albert Camus Tourcoing, France. The main aim of Laurent’s visit was to gain knowledge about the repercussions of COVID-19 lockdowns and online teaching on Polish students and the way they cope with learning after the pandemic. Moreover, it was also a great opportunity to exchange teaching ideas and learn how France coped with this difficult time. For pupils of our school it was a wonderful encounter with another authentic French native speaker with a great dose of humour ! Pupils were engaged in funny language activities and the lessons themselves. It was yet another situation to learn more about France, its culture and practice French language skills. Lauent spent nice time enjoying Przemyśl and the vicinity, for example Krasiczyn.

poniedziałek, 14 lutego 2022

FRENCH STUDENT IN OUR SCHOOL

Between 24 January and 11 February our school hosted Camille Debaisieux an artistic gymnastics coach and a teacher in training from Université de Picardie Jules Verne in Amiens, France. The main aim of the visit was for Camille to gain crucial teaching experience in real environment, discover new ways of teaching, put theoretical knowledge into practice and learn about Polish system of education. For the pupils of our school it was a wonderful encounter with authentic French native speaker, French culture and interesting physical education lessons. During the internship our pupils learnt some basic French phrases (for the vast majority it was the first encounter with this language) but also some of them were also able to develop French language skills since they have been learning it for three years. Pupils were engaged in curious mathematics lesson with elements of games as well as bilingual (French-English) healthy-meal-preparation activity. She demonstrated unusual enthusiasm for learning new ways of teaching, strategies, resources as well as sharing her own knowledge. Camille’s calm, friendly and attentive demeanour created safe learning environment where each student was encouraged to work productively. What’s more, because of her amiable attitude, she gained general appreciation of the whole school staff. It was also a great opportunity for Camille to develop as a person. She learnt some Polish as well as Polish traditions and customs. Our guest visited also most important places of interest in Przemyśl and Krasiczyn.