TOPIC: SPORTS - LESSON 6 & 7
Gender inequality in sports
(2 x 45 min)
(2 x 45 min)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1) to practice research skills
2) to practice letter writing skills
3) to practice 21st-century skills
PROCEDURES
STEP 1: Watch the video (<-- ON THE LEFT) on gender inequality in sports and do the task in EdPuzzle
STEP 2: After watching the video, find information about one female athlete from your country who has impressed you or inspired you. If you are not a fan of one particular female athlete, search for one that appeals to you. Remember to
Use information from the video as a viewpoint of gender inequality in sport, when researching the person and reflecting on their achievements.
STEP 3: Write a fan letter in English to your female athlete and tell her why she inspires you. The letter is to be encouraging and thankful and, at the same time, intimate and personal. Include something creative such as a poem or a gif. Remember to write your letter on your own, without help from anyone or anything except a peer. The letter should be at least 3-5 paragraphs.
STEP 4: Post the letter on THIS Padlet. (PASSWORD: CL-SPORTS)
CREATIVE TIP: How to make a gif: How to make a GIF that anyone can find and use (& get a million views a month)
OPTIONAL EXTRA INTERCULTURAL MILE: Reach out to a student from another country and together examine your fan letters. You can leave a comment inviting to further collaboration in the Padlet, under the chosen letter.
Think about your cultural backgrounds - how do they influence your "fandom"?
To what extent are your letters similar or different? Why?
Jointly write a rationale explaining the content of your letters (150-200 words) . Post the rationale with your letter on THIS Padlet. (PASSWORD: CL-SPORTS)
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
1. Critical thinking
5. Information literacy
6. Media literacy
COMMUNICATION
Students may discuss ideas with peers in offline F2F settings.
COLLABORATION
Not yet, but it's coming ;)
OPTIONAL EXTRA INTERCULTURAL MILE: Students from different countries examine their fan letters and jointly write a rationale for the content.
METACOGNITION
Questions for students to ponder:
Which skills did you work on during this lesson?
Describe the way you managed your time.
What are your thoughts on how you utilized your time?
Share insights into what you've gained from this lesson.
In what ways do you envision this lesson being beneficial in your life?