Project and cooperative work

1. SCIENCE THROUGH ENGLISH
School Pins del Vallès
Teacher: Antonio Orihuela
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCHOOL:
PUPILS TYPOLOGY
MEANS
ENGLISH IN THE SCHOOL

2. Science
Through
English
OUR PROJECT
HOW?
(methodology)
Project work
Cooperative work
WHEN?
(timetable)
→ 6è one session a
week (Curs 2010-11)
→ 5è one session a
week (Curs 2013-14)
WHAT?
(contents)
5é:
The human body
The solar system
6é:
Plants reproduction
Animals reproduction
Energy and machines

3. WHY PROJECT WORK?

4. 1.- It is an integrated unit of work

5. 2.- It educates the whole child

6. 3.- It integrates language learning
and skills

7. 4.- It encourages learner independence

8. 5.-It caters for mixed-ability classes

9. 6.- A project allows flexibility within the
curriculum
SOURCE: Project with young learners by Phillips,D., Burwood, S., & Dunford H.

10. WHY COLLABORATIVE WORK?

11. 1.- It Promotes interaction among
the students

12. 2.- It develops a higher level thinking, oral
communication, self-management and
leadership skills

13. 3.- It increases student retention,
self esteem and responsibility

14. 4.- It develops social skills

15. 5.- It requires working together
toward a common goal