Argomenti dell'insegnamento
- The role of art in English language acquisition and intercultural competence - Exploring museums as a resource for English language teaching - Visual literacy and using artworks to teach grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing - Designing learning tasks and projects inspired by artworks - Collaborative workshops for developing and refining teaching units - Peer feedback and micro-presentations Activities include museum visits, group work on lesson plans, and presentations of final teaching units.

Modalità di insegnamento
Blended format with short frontal inputs, hands-on workshops, group work, reflective discussions, and guided work sessions. Course activities are designed to be completed during class time.

Obiettivi formativi
- Provide teachers with creative and flexible methods to teach English using art. - Encourage reflection on learner engagement and motivation. - Promote interdisciplinary and cross-curricular teaching approaches. - Provide ready-to-implement teaching materials. On completion of the course, participants will demonstrate: Knowledge and Understanding - An understanding of how visual arts and cultural artifacts can support language learning and intercultural competence. - Knowledge of strategies for integrating art-based materials into the English language classroom for students at A2–B1 level. Making Judgements - Ability to critically assess and select appropriate artworks and visual materials for different linguistic and pedagogical purposes. - Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of art-based teaching strategies in different classroom contexts. Communication Skills - Ability to clearly present and explain a teaching unit that integrates art into the English language classroom. - Ability to engage in professional discussion and collaboration with peers, giving and receiving constructive feedback on teaching materials. Learning Skills - Ability to autonomously design creative, interdisciplinary teaching materials and adapt them to diverse learner needs. - Development of reflective teaching practices, integrating insights from course activities and peer feedback into future planning.

Modalità d'esame
- Oral exam: presentation of a teaching unit based on an art-related topic - In-class participation and contributions to collaborative activities

Criteri di valutazione
- Clarity and coherence of the teaching unit - Integration of art and English language learning objectives - Creativity and relevance of proposed activities - Active participation and collaboration throughout the course