Au Pair: Learn about being a live-in nanny

Au Pair: Learn about being a live-in nanny

Learning objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand what an au pair is, their responsibilities, and how to become an au pair.

Introduce the objective to the students to set expectations and goals for the lesson.

What do you already know about being a live-in nanny?

What is an au pair?

An au pair is a young person, typically between the ages of 18 and 30, who travels to a foreign country to live with a host family and provide childcare services.

Explain the definition of an au pair and ask if students have any questions.

Responsibilities

Au pairs are responsible for taking care of the family's children, doing light housework, and cooking meals. They typically work up to 45 hours per week.

Explain the responsibilities of an au pair and ask students if they have any questions or concerns.

Benefits

Au pairs receive room and board with their host family, a weekly stipend for personal expenses, and the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture.

Explain the benefits of being an au pair and ask students if they would consider this as a job opportunity.

Requirements

To become an au pair, you typically need to be between the ages of 18 and 30, have childcare experience, speak the host country's language, and have a valid passport and visa.

Explain the requirements to become an au pair and ask students if they meet the requirements or if they would consider working towards them.

Cultural Exchange

One of the most important aspects of being an au pair is the cultural exchange. Au pairs have the opportunity to learn about a new culture and share their own culture with their host family.

Discuss the importance of cultural exchange and how it can benefit both the au pair and the host family.

Au Pair Programs

There are many au pair programs available, including government-run programs and private agencies. Research the different programs available and choose the best one for you.

Explain the different types of programs available and provide resources for students to research further.

Conclusion

Au pairing is a unique opportunity for young people to travel, gain work experience, and immerse themselves in a new culture. It can be a challenging job, but also a rewarding one.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students if they have any final questions or comments.

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De leerlingen voeren hier drie dingen in die ze in deze les hebben geleerd. Hiermee geven ze aan wat hun eigen leerrendement van deze les is.

Schrijf 2 dingen op waarover je meer wilt weten.

De leerlingen voeren hier twee dingen in waarover ze meer zouden willen weten. Hiermee vergroot je niet alleen betrokkenheid, maar geef je hen ook meer eigenaarschap.

Stel 1 vraag over iets dat je nog niet zo goed hebt begrepen.

De leerlingen geven hier (in vraagvorm) aan met welk onderdeel van de stof ze nog moeite. Voor de docent biedt dit niet alleen inzicht in de mate waarin de stof de leerlingen begrijpen/beheersen, maar ook een goed startpunt voor een volgende les.