| Vocational Course | Culinary products |
| Subject / Module | Making pancakes |
| Formative Unit | Pancakes semi-finished product, fillings |
| Topic | Cooking pancakes with different fillings |
Teaching Objectives and Learning Outcomes
| Lesson Objectives | Description |
|---|---|
| Learning Outcomes |
• develop 4 CLIL language skills in a culinary setting: speaking, listening, reading and writing • use critical thinking to understand the technological process of making pancakes • connect the European history of pancakes with crepes • to form professional skills and conventions in a foreign language |
| Work-related Skills |
• name the types of dough and their main characteristics • describe the organoleptic characteristics of pancakes • use professional terminology in recipes |
| Contents Objectives | • recognize and select culinary vocabulary in English to be able to read culinary recipes – explain troubleshooting methods to avoid side effects in the process of frying pancakes, preparing fillings |
| Communication goals |
• practice communication with peers during teamwork and small group activities. • develop various soft skills. • listen actively and provide appropriate feedback. |
| Objectives of critical thinking |
• identify the physical and sensory properties of different types of dough. • extract and apply targeted information to conduct applied research. • think and explain processes in simple steps. |
| Culture Goals |
• learn how pancakes are prepared in different countries. • respect different food traditions. • raise awareness about food choices and eating habits of different cultures, both within the classroom and around the world. |
Lesson Procedure
| Lesson Stage | Activity | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Summary |
Announce the topic and objectives of the lesson. Invite students to read the following statements and provide professional definitions of pancakes with fillings. HOUT 1 | 10 min |
| 2. Process research |
Pancake Fact or Fiction? Guess if each statement is FACT or FICTION. Explain their guess using “I think it’s true because…” or “It’s false because…” HOUT 2 Match the vocabulary. Then, use the target terms in your own sentences to describe how pancakes are made. HOUT 3 Match the cooking verbs to their meaning.HOUT 4. Match each kitchen instrument to its correct use. HOUT 5 Read the fact file about a particular type of pancake. Look at the picture on the board and describe the type. Tell the class about the different types of pancakes. Name them. HOUT 6. Fill in the Gaps – Pancake Recipe. Use these verbs: mix, whisk, pour, heat, flip, serve. HOUT 7 |
30 min |
| 3. Case studies “Troubleshooting” |
Organize a case-based team activity. Pair Work: Interview a Chef. HOUT 8 Students diagnose problems, ask professional questions, and propose solutions based on culinary standards. HOUT 9. |
30 min |
| 4. Summing up | Engage students in reflection activities to increase their awareness of the learning process . Conduct a self-assessment activity using “Can Do” Statements . HOUT 10 | 10 min |
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Brainstorming
- Calling
- Pair and group work – Pictograms – Matching activities
- Online quiz
- Problem tasks
- Practical example – Scaffolding
Answers to the Tasks in the HOUTs
References
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