| Vocational Course | Culinary Arts |
| Subject / Module | Latvian national and modern cuisine |
| Formative Unit | Rye bread desserts |
| Topic | Rye bread dessert and bread soup |
Teaching Objectives and Learning Outcomes
| Lesson Objectives | Description |
|---|---|
| Learning Outcomes | – Know about Latvian cuisine and seasonal products – Know about Latvian cuisine and seasonal products – Learn how food looks in photos and recognize it by ingredients |
| Job Related Skills | – Choose the raw materials needed for making rye bread dessert and bread soup – Name the raw materials in English – Choose the inventory (equipment/tools) needed for making rye bread dessert and bread soup – Name this inventory (equipment/tools) in English |
| Content Aims | – Understand the nature and seasonality of Latvia – What foods were served at holidays and what were the traditions in the past and today |
| Communication Aims | – Use the right words when cooking and understand the outcome of the recipe – Talk and collaborate in groups – Listen and give brief feedback |
| Critical Thinking Aims | – Serve food creatively and use modern presentation methods – remember the names and memorize the sequence of how to make rye bread and bread soup – What are the differences and what is common in the recipes of both sweet dishes |
| Culture Aims | – Respect different food traditions – Gain new recipes and experiences |
Lesson Procedure
| Lesson Stage | Activity | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lead-in |
Introduction with Latvian seasonal products, presentation. Watch video about Rye bread soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB-rgcX835Y Watch video about Layered rye bread dessert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2gQTd3afNo | 20 min |
| 2. Learning through doing |
Working in pairs or groups – Divide in groups. Choose one technological card per group/ pair HOUT1, HOUT2 – Prepare the necessary inventory and workplace Prepare and decorate dessert |
30 min |
| 3. Conclusion |
– Feedback: tasting and assessment – Describe the importance of taste and spices in food – On what holidays should food be served to guests? |
10 min |
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Pair / group work
- Working with the technological card
- Practical work in pastry
- Performance Based Assessment
- Peer Feedback