The project will develop a knowledge and understanding about
food and drink both locally and internationally. It will give the
learners an insight into where our food comes from and the various
methods of cooking and serving food. The learners will work in
groups and use their language and ICT skills to translate and
design menus from Glasgow restaurants into the foreign
language.
Broad Outcomes of learning
- Subject knowledge gained and enhanced in context of a real
situation
- ICT skills developed through research on the internet and
designing a menu
- Enterprising skills and attitudes developed (CfE) through
working on problems in a team and evaluating individual and team
work as they progress
- Develop their knowledge about foodstuffs and encourage a
healthier lifestyle
- Employability skills enhanced - application of knowledge in a
real situation. Learners to contact and visit restaurants and
hotels in Glasgow to ask for permission to translate menus and if
possible be given a cookery demonstration.
- Confidence of working independently and in groups from
teacher-led lessons improved
- Learners take responsibility for their learning through making
decisions and constantly evaluating and reviewing the project
- Language, social and enterprising skills used in a real life
situation
Relevance to curriculum
- Develops language, translation and dictionary skills both in
the foreign language and English
- Relevant to the four key factors of CfE
- Relevance of seeing a project being used in the real world
- Develops knowledge and understanding of other cultures, the way
other people live, eat and the currency used in these
countries