{"id":13077,"date":"2024-03-23T18:31:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T17:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/?p=13077"},"modified":"2024-03-23T18:31:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T17:31:45","slug":"the-potential-of-critical-thinking-in-language-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/the-potential-of-critical-thinking-in-language-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"B2 English Lesson Materials: Navigating Beliefs and Biases in the Workplace Based on Julia Galef\u2019s TED Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Welcome to the MPEC Learning Page, your dedicated resource for tailor-made English lesson plans that align with our mission to transform the English learning journey into a path of discovery, confidence, and mastery. Today, we are excited to introduce an innovative lesson plan designed around the insightful TED Talk by Julia Galef, titled &#8220;Why you think you&#8217;re right\u2014even if you&#8217;re wrong.&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is This Lesson For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-English-Vocabulary-practice.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12716\" style=\"width:410px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-English-Vocabulary-practice.jpg 945w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-English-Vocabulary-practice-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-English-Vocabulary-practice-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comprehensive package is crafted to engage learners at a B2 level, focusing on critical thinking, self-awareness, and the dynamic world of biases and mindsets\u2014a perfect blend for professionals aiming to enhance their communication skills in English. Inside, you&#8217;ll find a detailed lesson plan that guides you through the intricacies of facilitating discussions on the scout and soldier mindsets, motivated reasoning, and the importance of open-mindedness in personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accompanying the lesson plan, we&#8217;ve included a vocabulary handout, meticulously prepared to bolster your students&#8217; understanding of key concepts and terms introduced in the TED Talk. This handout serves not only as a tool for language learning but also as a stepping stone towards deeper comprehension and critical analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Navigating-Beliefs-and-Biases-in-the-Workplace-Handout.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Navigating-Beliefs-and-Biases-in-the-Workplace-Handout.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9cbf8e55-9ab5-436b-b34c-c0f016913524\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Navigating-Beliefs-and-Biases-in-the-Workplace-Handout.pdf\">Navigating-Beliefs-and-Biases-in-the-Workplace-Handout<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Navigating-Beliefs-and-Biases-in-the-Workplace-Handout.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9cbf8e55-9ab5-436b-b34c-c0f016913524\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#248e91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vuoi avere un corso d&#8217;inglese fatto su misura per te? Contattaci oggi!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure your presentation is as engaging and informative as possible, you&#8217;ll also find a set of slides, ready for use. These slides are designed to complement the lesson, with visuals and summaries that capture the essence of Galef&#8217;s talk, making complex ideas accessible and stimulating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGAE6V1df8\/1PnvOTzCu40hNXafGrJyGA\/view?utm_content=DAGAE6V1df8&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=editor\" style=\"color:#2ba29a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use The Free MPEC Slides For This Lesson<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re teaching English in a corporate setting, a classroom, or one-on-one sessions, this package is designed to empower you, the educator, to inspire your students to explore beyond the language itself and delve into meaningful discussions that challenge their perceptions and encourage growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#248e91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Looking for an English course? 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