Philosophy Statement
The learner is the key player; learners participate in generating meaning or understanding. The learner cannot passively accept information by mimicking others' wordings or conclusions.
What is constructivism?
13 kindergarteners, 5-7 years old, 7 males & 6 females, 23% African American, 69% European American, & 8% Multiracial American
What is the target population?
Students should participate and lead their learning experiences with each other.
What is the first broad curriculum goal?
Immigrants come to the United States to start a new life and for better opportunities.
What is the reason people all over the world come to the United States?
Having a teacher as a facilitator is a key component.
What is our educational philosophy?
To be a facilitator and guide learning while students are engaged in the lessons.
What is the teacher's role?
The population is 64% Caucasian, 9% Asian, 7% Black/African American & 28% Hispanic/ Latino.
What is the community?
Promotes independent thinking and self-motivation.
What are two benefits to the second curriculum goal of students collaborate in groups while teachers act as a guide?
This helps you better understand your heritage, customs, and family values.
What is the importance of understanding your family history?
Intentionally showcasing multiple perspectives is one way of.
What is honoring our affinity group?
Considered the father of progressivism, he believed learning by doing and development of practical life skills were crucial to children’s education.
Who is John Dewey?
Affluent institution in Hollywood, CA. Grades Kindergarten to 6th, 1 class per grade. An average of 24 students per class.
What is the school?
Active roles in learning lead to this.
What is ownership in learning?
The Mats by Francisco Arcellana and The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco.
What is children’s books about immigration?
Teachers should be mindful when designing this.
What is units and lessons that are engaging for all students?
His theory of cognitive development proposes that humans cannot be given information, in which they immediately understand and use. Instead, learners must construct their own knowledge.
Who is Jean Piaget?
The primary language spoken in both the community and school.
What is English?
Students should have space to share about their cultural and linguistic heritages.
What is the third broad curriculum goal?
Students interview their families to learn about their family history.
What is one way for students to learn about the history of race and ethnicity in their family history?
Although it is difficult to ensure curriculum meets the needs of all students, teachers can employ techniques to mitigate negative factors.
What is a key reflection from our group?