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A database of selected, reviewed, tested, assessed and validated e-learning based language teaching sources addressed to Higher education students for the learning of 18 different European languages.

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Climateka

Date of Publication

May - August 2021

Target Group

Lecturers
Students

Domain Area

Bioscience
Engineering
Sustainability
Tourism

Learning Scenario

Autonomous learning
Classroom Context

Target Language

Bulgarian

Language of Instruction

Any language

CEFR level

B2
C1
C2

Type of Material

Audio
Guiding resources (online course/book)
Video

Linguistic Features

Vocabulary
Grammar

Skills

Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Writing
Reading

Description

This is an open platform for knowledge which aims at making climate science available to all, authored by scientists, specialists in climate, by means of explains by technical skills and analytical abilities climate changes
Kliment Okhridskii University, Sofia, Faculty of Geology and Geography.

Case study

2. Very specialized content, especially suitable for geography students (as well as close and / or related fields and specialties) and those interested in climate change and natural phenomena. These users would appreciate a resource which has the potential to offer a wide range of linguistic activities in the learning process. The online course "Klimalt" would be very suitable for listening / comprehension / reading exercises for those interested in the topic. Like other resources, it could be used for many activities depending on the students' specialty. In this regard, the database can be easily enriched with materials from various disciplines, such as psychology, law, economics, literature, etc. Prof.Assia Assenova, Kliment Okhridski University, Sofia and Ca Foscari University, Venice.

Guidelines

1. Topic from the 'Myths'' section https://www.climateka.bg/category/myths/
''Climate change before as well; today we are witnessing the same' is introduced by lecturer.
2. Lecturer and student discuss the title >Мит: Климатът се е променял и преди – днес е същото and anticipate the content of video.
3. Group watches and listens to video.
4. Students are asked to work in pairs: read,
5. Students are invited to read text/paragraph.
5. Vocabulary is discussed, students are invited to use glossary.
6. Terminology is discussed and introdudes into pair work.
7. Stylistics of technical Bulgarian text is analyzed: phrases (Научен анализ показва...), vocabulary парниковите газове, климатични промени, колебаниe, количество, въглерод, доказателство, целия геоложки запис. причин, емисиите, отделям etc.

Review

Category
Rate
Comprehensive approach
Capacity to match the needs of lecturers and students

4

Added value
The provided tangible improvements

4

Motivation enhancement
The capacity to motivate students to improve their language skills

4

Innovation
Effectiveness in introducing innovative, creative and previously unknown approaches to LSP learning

3

Transferability
Measurement of the transferable potential and possibility to be a source of further capitalisation/application for other language projects in different countries

4

Skills assessment and validation
Availability of appropriate tools for lecturers to monitor students’ progress and for students to assess own progress and to reflect on learning

4

Adaptability
Flexibility of the contents and possibilities for the LSP lecturers to adapt the contents to their and to students’ need

5

Usability
Assess the technical usability from the point of view of the lecturer and the student

5

Accessibility
Assess the accessibility from the point of view of the lecturer and the student

5

Comments:
This useful source with specialized content for engaging, productive and assessable LL motivates both students and teachers in their use of general and terminological vocabulary in clear phrasing on an important topic of wide concern: environment and climate change.
Source was conceived as an education tool for the everyman.
By bringing in short presentations and lectures, these materials enhance language skills and environmental responsibility.
The Publications section includes chapters on Atmosphere, Biodiversity, Agriculture and Soils, Economics and Energy, Meteorology. An interesting approach is the choice to discuss the ''myths' (e.g. Temperature on Earth is due to natural causes.)
Source also includes video lecture and a glossary.
Source can be used for various kinds students.
Resource can be used in at least three ways in teaching: general vocabulary, terminology, academic communication in science (listening, speaking, writing).
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