For students in low socio-economical environments, the engagement of real life scenarios can greatly impact their background knowledge and help build connections. Building connections and background knowledge can lead to greater understandings when reading and can be applied when creating writing pieces. Through the use of Project Based Inquiry, students begin by seeking to solve a problem or provide information on a topic. Students then research the topic or problem, collect information that is relevant and useful, and lastly use the information to produce a final product. Project Based Inquiry gives students an opportunity to engage in an experience that can change other's viewpoints and have an impact on the world around them. Through the use of real situations, students may find their opinion and work more meaningful which may in turn create a stronger motivation. Project Based Inquiry has the potential to show students just how much their hard work may mean to others and how they actually can make a difference in their community, state, country, and even the world! For some of our students, this can help create a sense of belonging, provide reassurance that they do matter and prove that they can make a difference!
PROJECT BASED INQUIRY: Healthy Eating & Being Active
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PROJECT BASED INQUIRY: Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots
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AFTHQ. (2012, March 16). Why Education in Singapore Works. Retrieved fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEn6OKsVoMs
Hutchison, A. & Woodward, L. (2014). A planning cycle for integrating digital technology into literacy instruction. The Reading Teacher, 67 (6), 455-464.
Johnson, D. (2014). Reading, writing, and literacy 2.0: Teaching with online texts, tools, and resources K-8. New York, NY: Teachers College.
Keesee, G. S. (2011). Learning Theories. Retrieved November 11, 2018, from http://teachinglearningresources.pbworks.com/w/page/19919565/Learning Theories
Roots & Shoots. (n.d). Retrieved June 14, 2019 fromhttp://www.rootsandshoots.org/
The My Name, My Identity Campaign. (n.d) Retrieved June 14, 2019, fromhttps://www.mynamemyidentity.org
Hutchison, A. & Woodward, L. (2014). A planning cycle for integrating digital technology into literacy instruction. The Reading Teacher, 67 (6), 455-464.
Johnson, D. (2014). Reading, writing, and literacy 2.0: Teaching with online texts, tools, and resources K-8. New York, NY: Teachers College.
Keesee, G. S. (2011). Learning Theories. Retrieved November 11, 2018, from http://teachinglearningresources.pbworks.com/w/page/19919565/Learning Theories
Roots & Shoots. (n.d). Retrieved June 14, 2019 fromhttp://www.rootsandshoots.org/
The My Name, My Identity Campaign. (n.d) Retrieved June 14, 2019, fromhttps://www.mynamemyidentity.org