Carla Finello

Doretta Ardu

Raffaella Beolé

Dominika Rzucidlo

Argomento e obiettivi del testo
 
 Life Stages è un corso di inglese specialistico per il settore dei Servizi per la sanità e l’assistenza sociale.
 
 I contenuti sono ordinati secondo criteri di graduale complessità concettuale e linguistica e vengono esplorati utilizzando le quattro abilità in modo omogeneo e integrato.
 I brani offrono un assortimento di stili, registri e livelli di difficoltà, e sono tratti da fonti diverse ed autentiche: libri e manuali, riviste e quotidiani online e siti web, anche specialistici.
 
 Il testo si propone di:
 
 <ul><li>far acquisire le competenze necessarie per comprendere testi che presentano termini, espressioni, strutture sintattiche e modalità discorsive specifiche del linguaggio settoriale;
</li><li>migliorare le capacità di ricezione e produzione orale e scritta, anche tramite attività tipo Preliminary, FCE e IELTS;
</li><li>consolidare abitudini grammaticali corrette;
</li><li>incoraggiare l'autonomia linguistica e la soluzione di problemi;
</li><li>stimolare l'interesse e la partecipazione attiva degli studenti, dando spazio alla loro esperienza personale e a problematiche di attualità.
</li></ul>La struttura
 Life Stages è diviso in sette Moduli, ognuno dei quali ripartito in un numero variabile di Unità.
 Ogni Unità è suddivisa in brevi Capitoli su due pagine – teoria ed esercizi – per favorire sia uno studio più parcellizzato, sia la scelta antologica da parte dell'insegnante.
 
 Brevi link (curiosità, ampliamenti, rimandi, attività o mini-approfondimenti) arricchiscono i brani per consentire una maggiore interattività. Un ricco apparato iconografico correda i brani di lettura, per ognuno dei quali è previsto un esauriente glossario.
 
 Ogni Unità si conclude con due sezioni:
 
 <ul><li>Vocabulary: con specifiche attività di revisione e consolidamento del lessico;
</li><li>Mapping your Mind: mappa riepilogativa per rappresentare la rete di relazioni tra i vari argomenti dell'unità.
</li></ul>Alla fine di ogni Modulo, il testo propone ulteriori attività:
 
 <ul><li>Key people: persone influenti nell'ambito dell'argomento trattato;
</li><li>Case study: analisi di un evento, un'organizzazione o un problema specifico;
</li><li>Clip: brevi filmati tratti da opere cinematografiche;
</li><li>Civic education: tematiche legate all'educazione civica e alla cittadinanza.
</li></ul>Un ultimo modulo extra comprende:
 
 <ul><li>Hands on: informazioni, consigli utili ed esercizi di role-play per immergersi in situazioni lavorative realistiche;
</li><li>Grammar: ripasso degli argomenti più importanti della grammatica inglese con lessico specifico del settore socio-sanitario;
</li><li>Spunti interdisciplinari.
</li></ul>Contenuti digitali integrativi
 
 <ul><li>Video per attività di listening e speaking
</li><li>Tracce audio in formato mp3
</li><li>Schemi e mappe interattive
</li><li>Testi per attività di approfondimento e di esercitazione
</li><li>Schede di civiltà comparata UK vs US
</li></ul>Teacher's Book. Disponibile sia in formato cartaceo sia digitale.
 
 <ul><li>Programmazione didattica / Piano di lavoro
</li><li>Didattica inclusiva e BES
</li><li>Agenda 2030
</li><li>Test di verifica di tutte le Unità e i Moduli, in formato editabile
</li><li>Soluzioni degli esercizi e note didattiche
</li><li>Audioscript delle attività di ascolto e dei video</li></ul>

MODULE 1 – BODY AND MIND

Unit 1.1 – The human body

The human body, an introduction

Cells and tissues

The skeletal and muscular systems

The nervous and endocrine systems

The cardiovascular and respiratory systems

The digestive and urinary systems

The reproductive system

The sensory systems

VOCABULARY

MAPPING YOUR MIND

Unit 1.2 – Keeping a body healthy

A healthy diet

Vitamins and minerals

Illnesses from food

Hygiene

Prevention

Vaccines

Unit 1.3 – The human brain and mind

The human brain

The limbic system

Memory

Language

Emotions

Imagination

Unit 1.4 – Keeping a mind healthy

Psychology

Psychotherapy

Psychiatry

KEY PEOPLE

CASE STUDY – Joseph Lister's antiseptic method and spray apparatus

CLIP FILM – Inside Out

CIVIC EDUCATION – Vax or no-vax?

MODULE 2 – BABIES AND CHILDREN

Unit 2.1 – Up to the birth

Preconception

Pregnancy

Antenatal screening tests

Labour and birth

Unit 2.2 – Babies

The first months after birth

Breastfeeding

Weaning

Sleeping

Growth, from 0 to 12 months

Fears and anxieties

Needs

Unit 2.3 – Children

Physical and intellectual development

Health checks and common diseases

Contagious diseases and vaccinations

Fears and phobias

Unit 2.4 – Developmental and educational theories

Freud

Piaget

Erikson

Other theories

Play theories

Unit 2.5 – Childcare

In-home care

Out-of-home care

The school system in Italy

The school system in the UK

Childcare legislation and support

CASE STUDY – The curious case of baby cages

CLIP FILM – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

CIVIC EDUCATION – Marks or no marks at school?

MODULE 3 – ADOLESCENTS

Unit 3.1 – Physical and social issues

Physical changes

Physical problems

Parental and academic pressure

Peer pressure

Bullying and cyberbullying

Relationships and contraception

Unit 3.2 – Psychological issues

Body acceptance and gender identity

Anxiety, FOMO, and hikikomori

KEY People JAMES PARKINSON James Parkinson (1755-1824) was an English surgeon, apothecary, and geologist best known for his discovery of Parkinson s disease. In 1817, he published An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, where he first described the symptoms of the neurological disorder later named after him. His observations laid the foundation for understanding motor conditions and paved the way for advances in neurology. Beyond medicine, Parkinson was a political activist and contributed to the fields of palaeontology and geology. His work in identifying Parkinson s disease remains vital in medical research and the treatment of movement disorders. CHRISTIAAN BARNARD Christiaan Barnard (1922-2001) was a South-African cardiac surgeon who performed the world s first successful human heart transplant in 1967. The ground-breaking operation took place in Cape Town, South Africa, and marked a milestone in medical history. Barnard s pioneering work revolutionised cardiac surgery and inspired advancements in organ transplantation worldwide. Though his patient lived only 18 days, subsequent transplants were much more successful. Barnard s bold innovation placed him among the most in uential surgeons of the 20th century, expanding the boundaries of modern medicine. HERBERT FREUDENBERGER Herbert Freudenberger (1926-1999) was a GermanAmerican psychologist best known for introducing the concept of  burnout  in 1974. His work described  burnout  as a state of physical and emotional exhaustion, particularly among professionals like healthcare workers. Freudenberger s research highlighted the impact of chronic stress and overwork on mental health, which helped to bring awareness to workplace well-being. His contributions have been fundamental in both psychology and occupational health, shaping how organisations approach employee stress management and mental health support in demanding professions. 220 ADULTS AND ELDERLY PEOPLE 

CASE STUDY COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY FOR THE ELDERLY IN UDINE With one quarter of the population above the age of 65, the Italian city of Udine relies heavily on the work of volunteers when it comes to caring for its older citizens. Most of the volunteers are themselves retired.   Meals on wheels Volunteers distribute food door-to-door to people who are unable to cook for themselves and, on the busiest days, each volunteer delivers  meals on wheels  to 20 homes. There are more than a thousand volunteers in Udine, organised in different associations. The majority of them are retired women who deliver  meals on wheels , make small repairs around the house, accompany people to the doctor or dentist, and arrange social and physical activities for those in need.   Other activities Volunteering and solidarity are well rooted in the area. For example, Friuli Venezia Giulia is one of the areas in the world with the highest percentage of young people who donate blood. However, the more the population ages, the fewer individuals there are to provide support for others. 1   One of the largest volunteer services in Udine is the helpline  No alla solit Udine  ( No to Loneliness ), which is open to needy older citizens for four hours every morning. Three telephone operators are employed by the municipality to answer their calls and decide what kind of help they need. One thousand volunteers from 30 organisations offer a variety of services, from delivery of groceries to counselling, taking someone to the hairdresser or reading a book aloud. There are no standard services, each case is evaluated individually, and if the operators assess that the volunteers cannot deal with the problem, they forward the case to a doctor or social worker. Another association is  Il Salotto d Argento  ( The Silver Sitting-Room ) which organises a range of activities for self-sufficient older people. groceries: spesa municipality: amministrazione comunale rooted: radicato Answer the questions. 1.  What percentage of people are over 65 in Udine? 5. What three services are mentioned in the text? 2. What is the average age of most volunteers? 7.  What is  No alla solit Udine ? What kind of service does it provide? 3.  Are there more male or female volunteers in Udine? 4. What is said about young people? 6. What kind of service is Meals on Wheels? 8.  What is  The Silver Sitting-room ? Who benefits from their services? 2   GROUP WORK Do some quick research to find what activities are organised by the city or the place where you live to support eldercare. Are there any associations which provide assistance? Adults and elderly people 221 

CASE STUDY – Community solidarity for the elderly in Udine

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