Deabatingdropout
- 1. Liceo Scientifico A. Romita CAMPOBASSO Coming to School with a SMILE Reducing Dropout in School Poject Number: 2015-1-ES01-KA201-015747 How to debate Group work 24th - 31° MARCH 2017 M. M. Ascione
- 2. M. M. Ascione What is Debating? A debate is a structured exchange of opinions. Two sides speak alternately for and against a particular contention usually based on a topical issue Why debate? It is an excellent way of improving speaking skills and is particularly helpful in providing experience in developing a convincing argument and looking for solutions to different problems nalysing different points of view
- 3. M. M. Ascione Some useful expression : I thjink ,,,,,,,,, In my opinion Eg. In my opinion teachers should be strict I agree Eg. I agree so students learn better I don’t agree Eg. I don’t agree teachers shold be friendly and nice On one hand ……. on the other hand Eg. One one hand I think they should be professional and severe but on the other hand they should understand their students To sum up Eg. To sum up both the attitutes are important there should be a balance
- 4. Establishing roles in the group M. M. Ascione A group leader establishes the different roles inside the group and defines the management of the activity A time keeper : controls the time and gives suggestions to respect the deadline of the task Two reporters report how the group has worked (they need to take notes) Two /3 speakers will speak about the group results
- 5. M. M. Ascione Group 1 Considering relationship between students and teachers point out positive attitudes Group 2 Considering relationship between students and teachers point out negative attitudes to be avoided Group3 Considering relationship among classmates or school friends point out negative and positive attitudes Group 4 Considering school activities : What are the elements that give the students a feeling of belonging, motivation and interest when they go to school ? Group 5 Dos and Don’ts about : teachers – students- school organization
- 6. M. M. Ascione STEP 1 DECIDE THE DIFFERENT ROLES IN THE GROUP: WHO IS THE GROUP LEADER – WHO ARE THE SPEAKER ETC STEP 2 ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS TAKE NOTES ABOUT THE ANSWERS Stepp 3 write a list of proposals I’m happy at school when I stay with my friends. Students are happy at school when they work with their classmates STEP 4 WRITE DOWN THE FINAL PROPOSAL A LIST OF ACTIONS USEFUL TO AVOID DROPOUT TIME 30 /40 MINUTES
- 7. WHILE DEBATING ASK AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: M. M. Ascione What are the elements that give the students a feeling of belonging? When are you happy at school? I am happy at school when …….. I’m happy at school because ……… WHAT ARE THE ACTIVITIES STUDENTS LIKE DOING’? WHO IS YOUR IDEAL TEACHER? HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE FAILURE? HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE PRESSURE?
- 8. M. M. Ascione Write 5/10 good practices to avoid dropout in connection to the task of your group Present your final product to the rest of the group SAVE YOUR WORK YOU ARE GOING TO USE your notes TO MAKE A DIGITAL POSTER
- 9. M. M. Ascione Let’s start working
- 10. M. M. Ascione Let’s start working