Antonella Linsalata

Norma Masenga

Emanuela Simoncini

Argomento e obiettivi del testo
 It Works! è un corso di inglese tecnico per gli studenti dei corsi con indirizzo Elettronica, Elettrotecnica e Meccanica, con focus sulla Manutenzione e Assistenza Tecnica.
 
 I contenuti, veicolati attraverso testi di livelli di diversa complessità, vengono esplorati utilizzando le quattro abilità in modo omogeneo ed integrato. Il testo dà inoltre grande importanza alla pratica linguistica attraverso attività che agevolano la revisione e la ripetizione dei contenuti studiati, favorendone l'apprendimento e l'interiorizzazione.
 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;
</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
 It Works! è diviso in cinque 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. Il primo esercizio di ogni capitolo è sempre una mappa riepilogativa da completare che aiuta a focalizzarsi sulle key words e i contenuti chiavi del testo proposto.
 Un ricco apparato iconografico, infine, accompagna i brani di lettura, per ognuno dei quali è previsto un esauriente glossario.
 
 Ogni Unità si conclude con tre sezioni:
 
 <ul><li>Vocabulary and Praseology: attività di revisione e consolidamento del lessico;
</li><li>Case study: argomento di attualità corredato di esercizi mirati all'approfondimento e alla discussione;
</li><li>Mapping your Mind: mappa riepilogativa per rappresentare la rete di relazioni tra i vari argomenti delle unità e a fissare le key words.
</li></ul>Alla fine di ogni Modulo, il testo propone ulteriori attività:
 
 <ul><li>Real-Life skills: compiti di realtà reali e collaborativi, con un taglio di tipo pratico calato nella realtà;
</li><li>Clip: brevi filmati tratti da opere cinematografiche.
</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>

SECTION 1 – COMMON GROUND

Unit 1.1 – Health and safety

Safety rules and signs

Dealing with emergency: fire and chemicals

Dealing with emergency: electricity and machinery

Safety in an office

Data safety and security

VOCABULARY & PHRASEOLOGY

CASE STUDY – Deadly explosion at hydroelectric power plant

MAPPING YOUR MIND

Unit 1.2 – Common language

Systems of measurement

Reading numbers and formulae

Hand tools

Electrical tools

CASE STUDY – The comeback of DIY in Italy

REAL-LIFE SKILLS

CLIP FILM – Gran Torino

SECTION 2 – ELECTRICITY

Unit 2.1 – The basics of electricity

Electricity

Conductors and insulators

Electric circuits

DC and AC current

Energy sources

Batteries

Electricity and magnetism

Generators

CASE STUDY – Maglev trains

Unit 2.2 – Electricity production

Fossil fuels

Nuclear energy

Bioenergy

Wind power

Water power

Solar power

CASE STUDY – Air-gen technology

Unit 2.3 – Electricity distribution

The electrical grid

Transformers

Energy problems and the smart grid

CASE STUDY – Why America's outdated energy grid is a climate problem

Unit 2.4 – Applications

Electricity in use

Electric motors

Types of electric motors

Lighting

CASE STUDY – The environmental impact of led bulbs

CLIP FILM – Back to the Future

SECTION 3 – ELECTRONICS AND ELECTROTECHNOLOGY

Unit 3.1 – The basics of electronics

Electronics and electrotechnology

Semiconductors

Transistors

Other electronic components

Colour coding in electronic components

Integrated circuits

CASE STUDY – The global chip shortage

Unit 3.2 – Digital electronics

Analogue vs digital

The binary system and logic gates

From input to output

Microprocessors

Microchips

CASE STUDY – Microcontrollers: Arduino®

Unit 3.3 – Telecommunications

An introduction

Transmission via cables

Wireless transmission

Other forms of transmission

CASE STUDY – Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

Unit 3.4 – Automation

What is automation?

PLCs

Sensors and actuators

Mechatronics

Domotics

CASE STUDY – Apple Homekit

CLIP FILM – I, Robot

SECTION 4 – MECHANICS

126 deadline: scadenza schedule: orario WORK ETHICS Ethics can be defined as a system of moral principles affecting the way people make their decisions and lead their lives. As far as work is concerned, ethics refers to the attitude an individual possesses based on the ideals of discipline and hard work. It includes all the qualities that make a good employee, such as integrity, dedication, cooperation, productivity, and professionalism.   Examples of good work ethics Employees show good work ethics in the following situations:   not giving up when a task is difficult, but trying to find the best way of carrying it out;   not engaging in improper behaviour that will endanger themselves or others;   being dedicated to doing their job, respecting schedules and deadlines;   being disciplined, respecting coworkers and managers;   not drinking or taking drugs before going to work;   being a team player and helping coworkers when needed;   being a good professional and taking care of the quality of the work done, even in difficult personal conditions;   taking care to protect the health and safety of themselves and other people in the workplace.   How to build good work ethics An employer can help build a good work ethic by leading employees by example, organising team workshops and team building activities to build a positive environment among employees, and encouraging feedback from the staff to know how employees feel about the company. O R D 6 WS Match each work ethics skill with a suitable example. 1. Integrity a. Employees who are focused on their task and are never distracted. 2. Reliability b. Employees who show respect in the way they dress, speak, and carry themselves. 3. Discipline c. Employees who are ready to obey rules or to follow a standard behaviour. 4. Responsibility d. Employees who can recognise their mistakes and do their best to correct them. 5. Dedication 6. Cooperation 7. Productivity 8. Professionalism 276 EXTRA e. Employees who show honesty and strong moral principles. f. Employees who are on time for shifts and meet their deadlines. g. Employees who are good at teamwork and assist their colleagues when needed. h. Employees who complete their tasks early and do even more than what is expected of them. 

Work ethics

127 JOB CONTRACTS Different types of contracts may be offered to a worker, the most common being:   permanent contracts: when there is no set end date to the employment relationship;   temporary or seasonal contracts: when the employment relationship has a short, pre-defined duration;   fixed-term contracts: when the duration of the contract is linked to the completion of a specific task;   full-time contracts: when the worker will work a full workweek, usually 35 hours or more;   part-time contracts: when the worker will serve less than a full workweek; agency work contract: contratto di lavoro somministrato to learn the ropes: imparare I fondamenti   freelance contract: when the worker will offer their services to the company while maintaining their occupational independency;   agency work contracts: when the worker is employed by an agency who offers their services to the O R D 7 WS company which hired them (a sort of outsourced employee);   internship agreements: when the intern gains experience in a workbased training context;   apprentice agreements: when the apprentice learn the ropes of a job in a work-based learning context. An employee should also be aware that tele- or smart-working could be required, and understand what this would involve and how it would be organised.   Gig economy and gig work Nowadays, the practice of offering ondemand work, services or goods   i.e. a gig economy   is expanding, and, with it, gig work. These temporary, freelance and fixed-term jobs offered to  contractors  (because they are not employed directly by the companies) are increasing rapidly to adapt to the evolution of technology, the flexibility required by new job positions and the increased mobility of the workforce. Say what type of contracts these situations describe. 1. Alex is employed by Sinergy but works at Allsom Inc. ................................................................. 2. Connor is a student who aims to get some practical experience in the field he has only studied theoretically so far. ..................................................................................................... 3. Samantha works 20 hours a week as a shop assistant. .............................................................. 4. Luke has been asked to work as a children s entertainer for the summer season. ................................................................................. 5. Emily has her own graphic design business and has been asked to work on the new website for Colter Ltd. ..................................................................................................... 6. Karen works as a copywriter for Saatchi & Saatchi and has been working there for 12 years now. ..................................................................................................... 7. Colin works 40 hours a week as a chef in a restaurant in Penzance. ............................ 8. Josh has been employed to compile the inventory for the Soap Company warehouse in Glasgow. ........................................ 9. Julie, who is only 17, is going to learn how to become a fashion designer by working at Zelda s. ................................................... 10. David has been called to cover Rose, who is on maternity leave. ..................................................................................................... 5.3   FSL & DIDATTICA ORIENTATIVA 277 

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