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

7.3 CAREERS 162 In your opinion, what are the causes of the shortage of healthcare professionals? After the high school diploma there are a lot of courses in health care organised by the different regions. ONLINE RESOURCES   What's it like to be a nurse?   Healthcare assistants degree: laurea Health Care Assistant: O.S.S (operatore socio-sanitario) internship: tirocinio 330 WORK CLINICAL AND MEDICAL CAREERS One of the key reasons why people are interested in working in healthcare is that you can make a difference in people s lives every day. There are different roles available and not all of them require a degree or extensive medical knowledge. Moreover, healthcare is an industry that is always in demand for workers from across the world. According to a report from the World Health Organization, it is estimated that there will be a shortage of 10 million health workers by 2030 .   Doctors Thinking of healthcare, one of the first career examples which comes to mind is a doctor. To become a doctor in Italy, you must complete a six-year Medicine and Surgery degree at a university. After graduation, a six-month internship and a positive state exam to obtain a medical license must be completed. Medical specialisation follows, lasting 3-6 years, depending on the field (cardiology, paediatrics, endocrinology, dermatology, etc). Specialties are accessed through a national exam and are fully funded.   Nurses To become a nurse in Italy, you must complete a three-year nursing degree at university. After graduation, you need to pass a state exam to register with the National Nursing Board (FNOPI). Nursing specialties require additional training or a Master s degree. Types of nurses in Italy include:   registered nurse (for general nursing care),   nurse specialist (for advanced roles in critical care, surgery, geriatrics, etc.),   nurse manager (for leadership roles in healthcare settings).   Allied health professions Allied health professions (AHPs) are a category of health professionals that provide a range of diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services in connection with healthcare. Some examples are physiotherapists, radiographers, and occupational therapists. Among AHPs we can find the Health Care Assistant (HCA) who works alongside nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals, assisting with patient care, hygiene, mobility, and sometimes even basic clinical tasks. Some allied health professions are more specialised and require a degree and a certain number of hours of internship. Other allied health professions require only a post diploma specialisation course .   Where? Healthcare professionals in Italy can work in both public (SSN, Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) and private institutions. Many professionals hold dual roles, working in public hospitals while also practising in private clinics, provided they follow contractual regulations. Besides AHPs, there are other roles in clinical and medical careers such as paramedics. A paramedic is a professional who specialises in emergency treatment. They can provide life-saving treatment for someone until they can get to a doctor. 

Unit 7.3 – Careers

1   Correct these false statements. 1. The World Health Organization predicts a surplus of healthcare workers by 2030. 2. In Italy you need a ten-year degree to become a doctor. 3. Doctors choose their speciality immediately after obtaining their medical license. 4. Doctors must pay tuition fees for their specialisation programmes. O 2   R D W S Match the medical specialities with the correct definition. 1. Dermatology a. A medical speciality focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. b. The branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. c. The medical field pertaining to nerves and the nervous system. d. The branch dealing with the skin. e. The branch which concerns the study of the kidneys. f. The medical and surgical management of pregnancy. g. The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. h. The branch concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. 2. Haematology 3. Geriatrics 4. Nephrology 5. Paediatrics 6. Obstetrics 7. Neurology 8. Gastroenterology 3   5. Nurses are required to complete a six-year degree like doctors. 6. Allied health professions (AHPs) only include physiotherapists and radiographers. 7. Healthcare professionals can only work in public hospitals. 8. A paramedic is only responsible for driving the ambulance and does not provide any medical treatment. Registered Nurse Career Profile posted by Loma Linda University Health Positive aspects 1. Watch the video and take notes using the table below. ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. .................................................................................................................................................................... 3. .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5. ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6. ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Negative aspects 1.                                                                                                                                                                                                           2.                                                                                                                                                                                                           3.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Skills needed for nursing 1.                                                                                                                                                                                                           2.                                                                                                                                                                                                           3.                                                                                                                                                                                                           4.                                                                                                                                                                                                           5.                                                                                                                                                                                                           6.                                                                                                                                                                                                           4   Would you like to be a nurse? Why? Why not? Think about the advantages and disadvantages and the soft skills needed. 7.3   CAREERS 331 

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