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My strange grandfather

Date of Publication

2011-2021

Target Group

Lecturers
Students

Domain Area

Arts & Music
Business & Communication
International Relations
Teacher Education

Learning Scenario

Target Language

Portuguese

Language of Instruction

Any language

CEFR level

A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2

Type of Material

Animation
Activity/task

Linguistic Features

Vocabulary

Skills

Speaking
Critical Thinking
Writing
Reading

Description

The short film My Strange Grandfather is set on a beach, and the surrounding environment. It is a simple environment, with modest children playing in front of the sea. The main characters are a little girl and her grandfather, who is very different from the usual, as he creates objects by recycling utensils and garbage. The story intends to show the affection, respect, and presence of the family in children's lives and the possibility of establishing these bonds with simplicity, creativity, and willingness.
With this resource it is possible to work on students' critical thinking and draw their attention to the uniqueness of people and the importance of affection.

Case study

1. The resource was tested by me and a colleague in different free (and online) Portuguese as a Foreign Language courses, from levels A2 to B2. However, I believe it can also be adapted for the other levels (A1, C1, C2). As methods, we proposed that, before watching the short film, students predicted the themes and actions that would be brought in the film according to the title. This activity was important for the survey of actions that the short film would bring.
As result, we could observe that the students liked the activity very much because they did not consider it trivial, being also an independent Russian production.

Guidelines

We have followed the following steps, even though this is merely a suggestion:
Step 1 - Presentation of the title of the short film and survey of possible themes and contents brought.
Step 2 - Confirmations of step 1 and description of the environment, characters, reflections and themes addressed.
Step 3 - Choice of a new title for the short film and justification.
Step 4 - Summary or review of the short.film (Depending on the level of the students and their previous knowledge about the two genres).
Step 5 - Comparison with other short films seen or with some film or situation that students can think of.

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

4

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

4

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

4

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

4

Comments:
This resource can be used with different levels of learners, as the discussions engendered by the teacher will define the tasks to be carried out and the level with which to work. Although it may seem to be a childish resource, it can generate profound reflections. As it is a short film without speech, the possibilities of exploring the resource are endless. It is easily accessible and easily affordable for both the teacher and the student as the resource is available online. The film can also be used in the teaching of various languages, taught for specific purposes or as foreign languages. We highlight the following specific areas of teaching: sustainability, education, international relations, among others.
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