sabato 6 agosto 2016
venerdì 5 agosto 2016
Thursday 04/08
Today we have done a Role Play activity. Divided into groups we have simulated we're sitting in a doctor's waiting room. For example I was Albert and are a fifty years old and married, and there are lots of things in mine life I'am non happy about. I must start a conversation with the person next me, and ask them questions about their life. During the conversation, I tell them about mine problems and regrets taken from a list. I must try to convince mine partner that mine problems are worse then his/her.
A very amazing situation and a test for first, second and third conditional.
A very amazing situation and a test for first, second and third conditional.
giovedì 4 agosto 2016
Wednesday 03/08
This morning we had to work around the "Hobbies". We took brainstorm together starting from a general definitions and then adding specification.
A hobby is a activity that is done for enjoyment, during one's leisure time. Hobbies can include collecting items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports. A list of hobbies is lengthy and always changing as interests and fashions change. Participating in a particular hobby, one can acquire substantial skill and knowledge in that area. People who engage in hobbies are those who have an interests and time to pursue them. Hobbies are often pursued with increased interest by retired people because they have time and seek the intellectual and physical stimulation of a hobby.
In the second part of the morning we have done a dictate about hobbies and some exercise related to hobbies and sports.
A hobby is a activity that is done for enjoyment, during one's leisure time. Hobbies can include collecting items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports. A list of hobbies is lengthy and always changing as interests and fashions change. Participating in a particular hobby, one can acquire substantial skill and knowledge in that area. People who engage in hobbies are those who have an interests and time to pursue them. Hobbies are often pursued with increased interest by retired people because they have time and seek the intellectual and physical stimulation of a hobby.
In the second part of the morning we have done a dictate about hobbies and some exercise related to hobbies and sports.
mercoledì 3 agosto 2016
Tuesday 02/08
This morning was decided to visit the National Museum of Ireland with the focus on "The Bog Body & The Tara Brooch". The visit to the museum was very amazing: there are historical facts about a long range of time from prehistorical Ireland to the last century. I have looked at as many things as I could, but I was very impressed by the Bog Bodies. They are a recent discovery that was made in 2003. The human bodies, without any particular cure or treatment were preserved almost completely. For example I could see a complete untouched hand with nails! Nowadays we can guess a lot about how they died. The two major hypothesyes were that their death was due to a battle or was due to human sacrifice.
Passing to the other subjects, I saw in the museum many marvellous jewels. I found Tara Brooch a very interesting treasure. In particular I was impressed by a very little detail made of a silver chain made of plain wire attached to the brooch by means of a rotatable attachment. This picture is made of an animal head between two human heads.
In the late morning we went to the Science Gallery that at the moment is dedicated to "SEEING". The most impressive event, for me, was a computer made up of 3 robot artists and where the human model become the object. The process took about 30 minutes to finish and produce 3 different pictures. It was amazing to observe the 3 robots that painted the picture! It seemed to me that the robots were working without thinking of painting but surely that is not tru: there was a computer programme that controlled them and it knew how to produce a remarkable result!
In the afternoon we went to visit "The Book of Kells" exhibition that consists of a manuscript that contains the four Gospels in Latin. The majority of academic opinion now tends to attribute it to the scribes of Iona. The illustrations and ornaments of the Book of Kells are very extravagant and complex. I was delighted to see them. It is important to note that the book was produced with the focus on appearance becaus there are numerous uncorrected mistakes in the text.
The manuscript takes its name from the Abbey of Kells, which was its home for centuries. Today, it is on permanent display at Trinity College Library, Dublin.
Passing to the other subjects, I saw in the museum many marvellous jewels. I found Tara Brooch a very interesting treasure. In particular I was impressed by a very little detail made of a silver chain made of plain wire attached to the brooch by means of a rotatable attachment. This picture is made of an animal head between two human heads.
In the late morning we went to the Science Gallery that at the moment is dedicated to "SEEING". The most impressive event, for me, was a computer made up of 3 robot artists and where the human model become the object. The process took about 30 minutes to finish and produce 3 different pictures. It was amazing to observe the 3 robots that painted the picture! It seemed to me that the robots were working without thinking of painting but surely that is not tru: there was a computer programme that controlled them and it knew how to produce a remarkable result!
In the afternoon we went to visit "The Book of Kells" exhibition that consists of a manuscript that contains the four Gospels in Latin. The majority of academic opinion now tends to attribute it to the scribes of Iona. The illustrations and ornaments of the Book of Kells are very extravagant and complex. I was delighted to see them. It is important to note that the book was produced with the focus on appearance becaus there are numerous uncorrected mistakes in the text.
The manuscript takes its name from the Abbey of Kells, which was its home for centuries. Today, it is on permanent display at Trinity College Library, Dublin.
martedì 2 agosto 2016
Monday 01/08
Today we have started with an extreme (for me) task because the focus was on "Irish Culture (films, art & craft)" and I normally don't go to museums and I go to cinema only to see action films. In the task assigned, at first together and afterwards in small groups, we have to read an outline of some films and afterwards we have to report them to our colleagues. For me it was extremely difficult to report a story and also this activity to explore many words related to human situations and human senses.
In the second part of the day we started with a task called "Culture on streets" and to do it we had to walk around the city to take photos of cultural items. I took some photos and those that I liked most the lamp posts that I found very similar too those I normally see in Venice where I was born.
In the second part of the day we started with a task called "Culture on streets" and to do it we had to walk around the city to take photos of cultural items. I took some photos and those that I liked most the lamp posts that I found very similar too those I normally see in Venice where I was born.
lunedì 1 agosto 2016
Sunday 31/07
In the morning we departed by bus to visite a Glendalough National Park and to visit the city of Kilkenny in the afternoon. When we arrived I found this place very nice because it reminds me of some parts of preAlpi (medium-high mountains to the north of where I live near Venice). I observed that in both places there were many tourists but also many Irish families/friends.
We listened to a guide that told us the story of St. Kevin in the 6th century. Kevin came to Glendalough to follow his dream which was to find God in solitude and prayer. Primary personal qualities were his love of nature and his deep respect for all created things. Kevin was known as a holy man and others came to Glendalough to seek his advice. Kevin’s story is often referred to as a journey from solitude to community.
To return to nature, the National Park has many walks to choose from an easy level to a hill walk level. Unfortunately we didn't have much time to walk on these, but instead the Irish people come to this enchanting place for this. There is also a hard climbing route but to follow it we must better equipped.
This place is an example of a good mixture of cultural and social life or, in other words, is an example of how to share the same place between different human activities and to connect them.
We listened to a guide that told us the story of St. Kevin in the 6th century. Kevin came to Glendalough to follow his dream which was to find God in solitude and prayer. Primary personal qualities were his love of nature and his deep respect for all created things. Kevin was known as a holy man and others came to Glendalough to seek his advice. Kevin’s story is often referred to as a journey from solitude to community.
To return to nature, the National Park has many walks to choose from an easy level to a hill walk level. Unfortunately we didn't have much time to walk on these, but instead the Irish people come to this enchanting place for this. There is also a hard climbing route but to follow it we must better equipped.
This place is an example of a good mixture of cultural and social life or, in other words, is an example of how to share the same place between different human activities and to connect them.
sabato 30 luglio 2016
Friday 29/07
This morning we are Involved in "Science and Technology" theme. Our tutor collects a list from us of tools/apps that we known or that we use in our normal activities. Then we are divided in short groups to prepare a synthetic presentation. At the end after a short time any couple has presented his favorite app.
This activity was interest because I discovered a lot of tools that I do not knew before and that I'll want to discover when I return to home.
In a second activity, with a different tutor, we were divided into two main groups because we are too many. For each group we were divided in two half. Then the tutor, at any 5 minutes, assigned a phrase and one half to speak for advantage and the other half for disadvantage . When the time expired we had 5 minutes for exposing and discussing together.
Also this activity was amazing because we are very involved to discuss the fact proposed.
Also this special kind of role playing can be used easily in classroom with our students.
This activity was interest because I discovered a lot of tools that I do not knew before and that I'll want to discover when I return to home.
In a second activity, with a different tutor, we were divided into two main groups because we are too many. For each group we were divided in two half. Then the tutor, at any 5 minutes, assigned a phrase and one half to speak for advantage and the other half for disadvantage . When the time expired we had 5 minutes for exposing and discussing together.
Also this activity was amazing because we are very involved to discuss the fact proposed.
Also this special kind of role playing can be used easily in classroom with our students.
venerdì 29 luglio 2016
Thursday 28/07
In the morning the tutor assigned us the task of speaking with each other and describe the place where we got the evening before. We had to describe not only the place but only the direction of how to reach it and what kind of food we had consumed. It is a very interesting situation where all participants spoke about their tastes and their favourite drinks or dishes.
During this activity, as usual, we had augmented our dictionary and the common sayings.
Afterwards we started a role play activity, where we had to simulate a telephone call between a "virtual chef" and a "virtual client". Before each of us started we had to prepare a menu of our virtual restaurant based on favourite national or regional traditions. When we started, we took turns taking the the role of the chef and the other took the role of the waiter. It was a very interesting and cheerful activity. It's a role play activity that can be used easily for any classroom situations.
During this activity, as usual, we had augmented our dictionary and the common sayings.
Afterwards we started a role play activity, where we had to simulate a telephone call between a "virtual chef" and a "virtual client". Before each of us started we had to prepare a menu of our virtual restaurant based on favourite national or regional traditions. When we started, we took turns taking the the role of the chef and the other took the role of the waiter. It was a very interesting and cheerful activity. It's a role play activity that can be used easily for any classroom situations.
giovedì 28 luglio 2016
Wednesday 27/07
In the morning we went to visit The National Gallery of Ireland (http://www.nationalgalleryimages.ie/) that is about 5 minutes from our class on the third floor in the Conference Centre. Unfortunately today some rooms was closed but for what we had to do it was sufficient.
The task assigned by our tutor was to take 3 favourite photos in each of the following categories portrait, landscape and classical scenery and then go back to our class to present the photos with details about elements inside the painting, geometrical structure, colour characteristics, emotional sensations. Very fine!
Listening to the presentations of my colleagues I was unconsciously included in their way of thinking and realized that I discovered that me too am capable of seeing and speaking about painting. Also perhaps a deep meaning or limited aspect. I was excited about this and I was happy about it.
Considering my starting point, my expositions were very short and essential but it was what I can do at the moment. Thanks!
The task assigned by our tutor was to take 3 favourite photos in each of the following categories portrait, landscape and classical scenery and then go back to our class to present the photos with details about elements inside the painting, geometrical structure, colour characteristics, emotional sensations. Very fine!
Listening to the presentations of my colleagues I was unconsciously included in their way of thinking and realized that I discovered that me too am capable of seeing and speaking about painting. Also perhaps a deep meaning or limited aspect. I was excited about this and I was happy about it.
Considering my starting point, my expositions were very short and essential but it was what I can do at the moment. Thanks!
mercoledì 27 luglio 2016
Tuesday 26/07
In the morning we are spit into little groups. The tutor has assigned for each group a task of historical research about people that influenced Ireland and England. The task is made up of research using the internet and then to write a summary or a map to synthesize. Any 10 minutes the team's papers have to be exchanged and the new task for the other groups is to augment or add details to the paper just filled in by the other groups. We formed 4 groups so after 40 minutes all groups have finished to write. The last step was to present the work of each group.
I found this activity very useful because in a small group all participants are involved and the conflicts are less than in a big group. The additonal step is intended to envelope collaboration because it avoids conflict and enhances different points of view.
I found this activity very useful because in a small group all participants are involved and the conflicts are less than in a big group. The additonal step is intended to envelope collaboration because it avoids conflict and enhances different points of view.
martedì 26 luglio 2016
Monday 25/07
In the morning I have listened to the EM chairman and noted his clear pronunciation and also his friendly behavior. I must remember this image for using it in my school in the acceptance week when courses start.
The "Discovering of special places in Dublin" was a very exciting activity because it force us to go outside school and it's a part of group work, collaborations, exchange basic talk with other persons, discover cultural places (theater, church), public places (malls, parks, bridges).
It was on focus also in details, with an extra bonus for particular situations.
The "Discovering of special places in Dublin" was a very exciting activity because it force us to go outside school and it's a part of group work, collaborations, exchange basic talk with other persons, discover cultural places (theater, church), public places (malls, parks, bridges).
It was on focus also in details, with an extra bonus for particular situations.
domenica 24 luglio 2016
Arrived in Dublin
After an hard interior work to stop me to escape from this alone travel I discovered a human alternative to Google Maps: simply follow the queue of young italian students. After recovering the suitcase I have taken the AIRCOACH bus that with 7 euro in about 15 minutes stops near to Trinity College Dublin (TCD); later I went to Accomodation Office to take the key of my room.
I eaten at Nando's 12 St Andrew's: Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet.
Good night.
I eaten at Nando's 12 St Andrew's: Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet.
Good night.
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