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Job Shadowing στην Κωνσταντινούπολη: Διαπολιτισμική παιδαγωγική και καινοτομία στη διδασκαλία

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CLIL Lesson Observation /Innovativative Teaching Methodology– “Digital Museum: Hagia Sophia – History and Technology”

CLIL LESSON PLAN – The Italian...

 

CLIL LESSON PLAN – Digital Museum “Hagia Sophia”: History and Technology

https://www.hagiasophia.gen.tr/about-hagia-sophia/hagia-sophia-history-museum/

 

Context: Erasmus+ Job Shadowing – Lesson Observation
Language of instruction: English
Subjects integrated: History & ICT
Class level: Upper Secondary (Ages 16–18)
Duration: 45 minutes

1. Aims

  • To introduce students to the historical and architectural significance of Hagia Sophia.

  • To develop vocabulary related to art, architecture, and digital innovation.

  • To foster digital and intercultural competences through active exploration.

  • To apply CLIL methodology by integrating content and language learning.

2. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

  • Identify main features of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture.

  • Use English terms related to digital heritage (virtual tour, reconstruction, mosaic).

  • Describe how technology helps preserve and interpret historical monuments.

  • Collaborate in pairs or groups to discuss and summarize what they learned.

3. Materials and Tools

  • PowerPoint slides with visuals and keywords

  • 3D virtual reconstruction of Hagia Sophia (via Digital Museum platform)

  • Interactive whiteboard or tablet devices

  • Glossary handout (English–Turkish)

  • Exit ticket reflection form

4. Lesson Stages

Stage Teacher Activities Student Activities Language Focus Time
1. Warm-up – Motivation Shows short VR video of Hagia Sophia interior; asks: “What do you see? What do you know about this place?” Students share first impressions and prior knowledge. Descriptive adjectives, expressing curiosity. 5 min
2. Content Presentation Gives short input on history and transformations of Hagia Sophia using slides (Byzantine – Ottoman – Modern). Take notes, answer simple questions. Key nouns (dome, emperor, architect, restoration). 10 min
3. Digital Exploration (Main Task) Guides students through the Digital Museum virtual tour. Asks them to identify changes across historical periods. Explore VR interface in pairs, complete worksheet (What changed? When?). Past tense forms, comparative structures (larger than, rebuilt after). 15 min
4. Language Integration / Group Discussion Highlights useful expressions: It was built by…, It represents…, It was turned into… Discuss findings in small groups; prepare short oral summary. Passive voice; cause–effect connectors (because, therefore). 10 min
5. Reflection / Wrap-up Leads final discussion: “How does technology help us understand history?” Share reflections; complete exit ticket (“One new thing I learned today”). Expressing opinion (I learned that…, I think that…). 5 min

5. Assessment

  • Formative: teacher observation of participation, vocabulary use, collaboration.

  • Summative: completion of worksheet and reflection ticket.

Criteria:
✓ Understanding of historical content
✓ Use of target vocabulary
✓ Active engagement and teamwork
✓ Ability to make connections between history and technology

6. Reflection and Innovation

This CLIL lesson effectively merged historical learning with digital exploration.
The use of virtual reality turned a cultural monument into an interactive classroom, fostering curiosity, linguistic development, and intercultural awareness.
It demonstrated how innovative digital pedagogy can promote both content mastery and language acquisition within an authentic, motivating context.