Age is just a number! In this lesson, students will learn about ageism and discrimination in the workplace. This lesson features a video of a news station talking about how older people are treated differently at their jobs and how employees can protect themselves against this discrimination. Students will learn and practice the use of quantifiers and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will focus on mastering the use of adverbs of degree, such as "considerably," "slightly," and "far more," to discuss intensities and comparisons in professional settings. They will practice these adverbs in sentences that help articulate nuanced views about workplace dynamics.

Listening: Students will enhance their listening skills by engaging with a video that discusses ageism in the workplace. They will pay close attention to how speakers use adverbs of degree to describe the intensity of workplace discrimination and the challenges faced by older employees.

Speaking: Through role-playing exercises, students will simulate conversations that might occur in a professional context, using adverbs of degree to express their thoughts on ageism and its impact on career progression. This practice will help improve their ability to convey subtle differences in meaning.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary related to discussing workplace issues, including terms like "ageism," "discrimination," and "side hustle." Students will learn how these terms interact with adverbs of degree to describe workplace experiences effectively.

Cultural Awareness: Students will explore cultural attitudes towards age in the workplace, discussing how ageism can manifest differently across industries and cultures. They will consider the implications of these attitudes for policy and practice in the workplace.

Homework: Students will be tasked with exercises that reinforce the use of adverbs of degree and related vocabulary. Activities will include creating sentences using provided adverbs, discussing real-life scenarios where ageism may be evident, and writing responses to hypothetical workplace situations.

Video

                                                Ageism, or the discrimination of people based on age, is a dilemma that's said to affect many people in their workplace in various ways. Watch this video to educate yourself on this problem and learn how older employees can protect themselves and their jobs. 
												
                                            