Speaking Activities по теме «Тренды в современном воспитании»

Мир стремительно меняется, и воспитание детей не исключение. Меняется структура семьи — соответственно, стили воспитания тоже. Мы подготовили разговорные задания, по которым ученики смогут обсудить тренды в современном воспитании и выучить новые слова и фразы по теме. Упражнения подойдут взрослым с уровнем Upper Intermediate и выше. 

Задание 1. Типы семей

Покажите ученикам фотографии разных типов семей, попросите назвать их и объяснить разницу. 

Look at the pictures and name family structures. 

• What’s the difference between them? 
• What other types of families do you know in the modern world?

• A nuclear family: a single-parent family; a blended family; an extended family; DINK (dual income, no kids); a grandparent family.
• A nuclear family: a couple and their dependent children, regarded as a basic social unit.
• A single-parent family: a family in which the children live with one parent rather than two.
• A blended family: a family consisting of a couple, the children they have had together, and their children from previous relationships.
• An extended family: a family which extends beyond the nuclear family to include grandparents and other relatives.
• DINK (dual income, no kids): a cohabiting or married couple who both work full-time jobs and choose not to have children.
• A grandparent family: a family in which children are raised by their grandparents.

1. Which of these types of families are common in your country nowadays?
2. How do you think parenting is different in different types of families? 
3. What qualities do you think are the most important in parenting, regardless of family structure?
4. How has parenting changed over time? Do you think it’s become more challenging? 
5. What are some advantages and disadvantages of 21st century parenting?
6. Can you think of some positive effects of technology on parenting? 
7. Do you think parenting will continue to change in the future? Why or why not?

После обсуждения вопросов откройте статью «Comprehensive review on Parenting and Technology: Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century», изучите её вместе со студентами и сравните их ответы с мнением автора. 

Read the article and compare your answers with the author’s opinion. Discuss the text with your teacher. 

Задание 2. Обучение финансовой грамотности

Попросите учащихся прочесть информацию и ответить на вопросы.

Read the information and answer the questions below. 

A study by Cambridge University found that children as young as seven years old already have formed basic concepts relating to future financial behaviour, such as understanding saving and spending concepts.

1. At what age do you think children should start learning about money, and why?
2. Can you recall any early money lessons you learnt as a child?
3. Do you think teaching kids financial literacy is a new trend? How important is it in parenting in your opinion? 
4. How can parents and schools work together to improve children’s financial literacy?
5. Why do you think financial literacy is important for young people?
6. What is a good way to teach children about saving money?

После этого откройте статью «Our money habits are largely set by the age of 7», пусть ученики её прочитают. Затем попросите поделиться, что они думают о приведённых здесь советах. 

Read the article and say what you think of advice mentioned in it. 

Если ученики интересуются этой темой, вы дополнительно можете посоветовать сказки «Fairy Tales for Rich Kids» Ирины Прокофьевой. 

Задание 3. Разрешение ситуаций с детьми

Покажите ученикам разные ситуации с детьми. Задача — прочитать и подумать над возможным решением. После каждой ситуации вступайте в дискуссию и просите ребят объяснять свой ответ, используя фразы ниже. 

Phrases to use: 

• The way I see it […]. 
• I believe […]. 
• I think […].
• The best option would be to […].
• What seems like a good solution is to […].
• In my opinion, […].
• I couldn’t agree more.
• You have hit the nail on the head!
• That’s a very valid point.
• I’m not quite sure that […].
• I don’t entirely agree […].
• I see your point but don’t you think […]?
• What if we […]?
• If it was up to me, […]. 
• I would […].
• How about […]?
• Let’s consider […]. 

Read the situations and make parental decisions. Explain to your teacher why they are the best for these situations.

1. Your 10-year-old daughter has developed a strong attachment to her tablet and spends hours playing games, often neglecting her homework and outdoor play.
2. Your 15-year-old son has become increasingly withdrawn and is spending most of his time alone in his room, showing little interest in family activities or friendships.
3. Your 13-year-old daughter has started hanging out with a new group of friends who engage in risky behaviors, and you’re concerned about the influence they may have on her.
4. Your 16-year-old son has expressed a desire to drop out of high school to pursue a career in music, despite not having any formal training or a clear plan for success.
5. You’ve noticed that your 8-year-old son has become very anxious about social situations, often refusing to participate in group activities or playdates with friends. He seems to prefer staying at home alone.
6. Your 14-year-old daughter has started to show signs of rebellion by frequently changing her hairstyle and clothing style, which seems too extreme for her age and might attract negative attention from peers.
7. Your 12-year-old son has been caught lying about his homework and spending time on social media instead of studying, leading to declining grades and frustration at home.
8. Your 9-year-old daughter has begun expressing fears about being away from home, refusing to sleep alone or attend sleepovers with friends, which is affecting her social life and independence.

Затем покажите более позитивные сценарии и попросите сделать то же самое. 

Now read some more situations and do the same.

1. Your 9-year-old son has developed a passion for cooking and often helps you prepare dinner, experimenting with new recipes and ingredients. You love seeing his creativity in the kitchen!
2. Your 14-year-old daughter has taken an interest in volunteering at a local animal shelter, where she spends her weekends caring for animals and learning about responsibility and compassion.
3. Your 12-year-old son has joined a school sports team and is excited about practicing regularly. He’s made new friends and is learning the importance of teamwork and perseverance.
4. Your 17-year-old daughter has decided to pursue a summer internship related to her career interests, showing initiative and a desire to gain real-world experience before college.
5. You’ve discovered that your 13-year-old son has been organizing study groups with his classmates to help each other with difficult subjects, demonstrating leadership and collaboration skills.
6. Your 6-year-old daughter loves reading and often asks you to read her favorite books at bedtime, sparking her imagination and fostering a love for literature.
7. Your 11-year-old son recently started a new hobby in photography, capturing beautiful moments around your neighborhood, which has boosted his confidence and creativity.
8. Your 10-year-old daughter has shown great enthusiasm for gardening, helping you plant flowers in the backyard. She’s learning about nature while developing a sense of responsibility for living things.

Read and answer the questions below:

• Which situations are common nowadays? 
• How do you think most parents deal with them? 
• What is your best advice for future or younger parents?

Задание 4. Современное воспитание

Дайте ученикам 5 минут, чтобы подготовить речь на тему «Тенденции современного воспитания в моей стране». 

Imagine that you’re going to give a speech at an international conference dedicated to parenting. Your topic is «Modern parenting tendencies in my country». Speak for 3–4 minutes answering the following questions:

1. What was the typical parenting style in your country like 50 years ago?
2. What are some of the most common parenting approaches in your country now? Why have they become so popular?
3. What difficulties do modern parents usually encounter? What factors contribute to these challenges?
4. What types of parenting styles will become more common? Why do you think that will happen?

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