| Vocational Course | Confectionery |
| Subject / Module | Cream confectionery |
| Formative Unit | Sugar production |
| Topic | Soft cut fruit caramel |
Teaching Objectives and Learning Outcomes
| Lesson Objectives | Description |
|---|---|
| Learning Outcomes | – develop the 4 CLIL language skills in a culinary; – setting: speaking, listening, reading and writing; – build vocational skills and conventions in a foreign language; |
| Job Related Skills | – analyse the recipe, plan the production process; – use professional terminology in recipes; |
| Content Aims | – 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 soft cut fruit caramel manufacturing; – understand the basic ingredients and steps in making soft cut fruit caramel; – learn basic quality control steps; |
| Communication Aims | – use imperative forms and sequencing language in recipe instructions; – practice peer discussion and giving feedback in group cooking tasks; – present ideas clearly and politely; |
| Critical Thinking Aims | – train peer communication during team work and activities in small groups; – foster a variety of ‘soft skills’; – listen and give proper feedback. |
| Culture Aims | – drag out and implement target information to do the case study; – think and explain in simple steps. |
Lesson Procedure
| Lesson Stage | Activity | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lead-in | Lead-in discussion: “What types of caramels do you know?” / “What do you think makes a good caramel?” “What do you know about this product?” Show real caramels or photos to activate prior knowledge. HOUT1 Students describe the visuals using prior knowledge. Briefly introduce the product: Soft cut fruit caramel – a confectionery that is soft, chewy, and often includes real fruit pieces or swirls. | 10 min |
| 2. Learning through doing | Vocabulary building in context: Introduce and explain key terms related to ingredients, tools, verbs, and techniques. HOUT2 Students work in pairs to review definitions, quiz each other, and complete vocabulary matching and gap-fill tasks. Match terms with definitions in pairs. HOUT3 Fill in the missing words. HOUT4 Video task – step recognition and language practice Students watch a short video that presents the basic production steps: HOUT5 Introduce key action verbs (e.g., melt, stir, pour). Watch the video in two parts. Pause at key steps to prompt pair discussion. Students identify steps and tools, note new words, and describe textures Students match process steps to real images of caramel production. Discuss how each visual represents the corresponding technique. HOUT6 |
40 min |
| 3. Degustation | Students work in small groups to follow the soft cut fruit caramel recipe in English. Encourage the use of vocabulary in context (e.g., “Pass the thermometer”). Monitor process and guide where needed. HOUT7 Students present and taste. |
60 min |
| 4. Wrap-up | Students complete Can-do statements, reflect on what they learned and discuss it in pairs. HOUT8 | 10 min |
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Brainstorming
- Matching
- Filling the missing words
- Video analysis
- Recipe deconstruction
- Practical cooking task
- Peer reflection and self-assessment
Answers to the Tasks in the HOUTs
Supplementary Material
Chocolate Covered Caramel Recipe – The Salted Pepper: https://thesaltedpepper.com/chocolate-covered-caramel/
Homemade Caramels – Tastes Better From Scratch: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-caramels/
How to Cook Sugar Syrup – Pastry Maestra: https://pastrymaestra.com/basic-techniques/how-to-cook-sugar-syrup/
References
Hebbars Kitchen. (n.d.). Homemade soft & chewy caramel toffee recipe – just 3 ingredients [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHNN13xH_UY
Burkholder, J. (2024, November 27). Homemade soft caramel candies – 76 hand-wrapped caramels made in Hexclad pots and pans [Photograph]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9575621735800547&set=pcb.1797749937712104
OpenClipart-Vectors. (2021, February 4). Candy, caramel, food, sweet, sugar [Illustration]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/illustrations/candy-caramel-food-sweet-sugar-7625391/
Realistic caramel candies icon set with creamy liquid and creamy drops of caramel [Illustration]. Freepik. https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/realistic-caramel-candies-icon-set-creamy-liquid-creamy-drops-caramel_17836986.htm
Colored and realistic salted caramel composition with naturally and artificially flavored headline [Illustration]. Freepik. https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/colored-realistic-salted-caramel-composition-naturally-artificially-flavored_7471897.htm
Salted Pepper. (2024, November 15). Chocolate covered caramel [Photographs]. The Salted Pepper. https://thesaltedpepper.com/chocolate-covered-caramel/
Allen, L. (2024, December 8). Homemade Caramels [Webpage]. Tastes Better From Scratch. https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-caramels/
Alabanda, T. (2015, April 18). How to cook sugar syrup [Webpage]. Pastry Maestra. https://pastrymaestra.com/basic-techniques/how-to-cook-sugar-syrup/