Engaging with Engineering: English Language for 5th Year Secondary Students

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Engaging with Engineering: English Language for 5th Year Secondary Students

Learning Objective

Understand and participate in basic discussions about engineering in English.

What do you already know about engineering and its connection to language?

Introduction to English for Engineering

The importance of English in the field of engineering and its global relevance.

Technical Vocabulary

Key engineering terms and their English equivalents.

Reading Comprehension

Reading and understanding basic engineering texts in English.

Listening Practice

Listening to and comprehending spoken English related to engineering topics.

Speaking Skills

Developing the ability to express engineering ideas in English.

Role-Play Activities

Engaging in role-plays to simulate engineering-related conversations in English.

Discussion and Feedback

Participating in guided discussions about engineering topics in English.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.