...Learning occurs in different ways. The traditional method is still observed in the learning areas where learners are fond of listening and note- taking. This method then produces passive and incompetent learners. Project based learning, on the other hand, inspires learners to appreciate and develop an interest about the subject. Some researchers suggested that learners learn better if they are more interested about the subject and when they are directly involved in the learning process. In this way, information are easily retained in their mind and later on this information will then process into knowledge for a life- long learning. Project based learning focuses mainly on the performance task. Gone are the days in which the teacher focuses...
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...The Problem-Based-Learning Project that I completed in this class was my favorite project that i’ve done in my school career thus far. This assignment had a perfect balance of professionalism, structure, and fun. I was allowed to choose a topic I was passionate about and apply everything that I have learned from all of my English and Science teachers. I believe kids, especially students, tend to do better on projects or even tests when they enjoy the topic. We are also able to stay on task and take initiative. Not only did I learn learn new things when researching my topic, I also got to share what I learned with my peers. Completing this project taught me about myself, what interests me, and what environment I enjoy working in. Overall, I enjoyed my PBL experience. As always, there were positive and negative moments. My favorite moments were ones where everything fell into place. Once we picked our topic, it was easy for us to work together. My work ethic and drive also made my experience better. If I would not have been on top of my work, this project would have been torture. On the other hand, the negative moments were pretty rough. While doing this project I often found myself frustrated, both with myself and my group. At certain times, continuing this project and working with my partners seemed pointless. Honestly, there were more challenges of learning in this...
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...Project-based Learning Rubric Score Levels | Content | Conventions | Organization | Presentation | 4 | Is well thought out and supports the solution to the challenge or questionReflects application of critical thinkingHas clear goal that is related to the topicIs pulled from a variety of sourcesIs accurate | No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errorsHigh-level use of vocabulary and word choice | Information is clearly focused in an organized and thoughtful manner.Information is constructed in a logical pattern to support the solution. | Multimedia is used to clarify and illustrate the main points.Format enhances the content.Presentation captures audience attention.Presentation is organized and well laid out. | 3 | Is well thought out and supports the solutionHas application of critical thinking that is apparentHas clear goal that is related to the topicIs pulled from several sourcesIs accurate | Few (1 to 3) spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errorsGood use of vocabulary and word choice | Information supports the solution to the challenge or question. | Multimedia is used to illustrate the main points.Format is appropriate for the content.Presentation captures audience attention.Presentation is well organized. | 2 | Supports the solutionHas application of critical thinking that is apparentHas no clear goalIs pulled from a limited number of sourcesHas some factual errors or inconsistencies | Minimal (3 to 5) spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errorsLow-level...
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...Lisa A. Vasas EC-406-DC Primary Student Teaching and Seminar Project Based Learning report Phase One Dental Health month is February, so this seemed to be a good topic to begin with. As a mother, I see the benefits of children brushing their teeth regularly. Also, my cooperating teacher suggested this topic for this month she always introduces it because it is as known a national dental health month. To introduce the dental health unit, I used a KWL chart to see what the students knew and what they wanted to learn. Then we talked about dental health with our teeth. The children enjoyed discussing what they knew about dental health. They seemed to only know the basics though. For instance, brush them, floss them every day, they attend 6 month check-ups and they brush side to side. Even though they knew this basic information, there was so much more dental health to learn about. After their discussion about dental health we discovered they wanted to learn about fillings, how to properly brush their teeth and why, why do we use mouthwash, how do we get rotten teeth and finally why do our gums bleed when we floss. I then began researching how to teach these topics of what the students wanted to learn more about. Phase Two I developed a variety of lessons to help teach about dental health. I got some great visual aids from the school nurse which I used throughout my lessons. Some of the visual aids I used throughout the lessons were a model of a mouth with...
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...Changing Perceptions on Inquiry Based Learning in Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers North Carolina State University Changing Perceptions on Inquiry Based Learning in Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers The modern world in which we live is requiring individual citizens to become more equipped with essential 21st century skills. The science classroom is a platform where students can engage in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills that would enhance their readiness for our rapidly changing, technology rich, society. Furthermore, teaching these skills through means of inquiry and constructivism has shown to increase student involvement, comprehension, and retention when done effectively (Aydeniz, 2012, pg.201). For this reason it is imperative for science educators to include, if not practice regularly; inquiry based learning in their lessons. However, this is not an approach many teachers feel comfortable implementing for various reasons. The purpose of this review is to focus on research studies that have provided professional development on inquiry based learning to pre-service and in-service teachers in the hopes of improving their views of inquiry while encouraging and supporting them in practicing this methodology. The studies used are from multiple countries and school level ranges from kindergarten to high school. Since this area of research is increasing in its popularity the articles used are fairly recent, ranging from 2008 to 2014. This...
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...Introduction Science education encompasses a significant part of a child’s formal and informal education. In order to solve everyday problems, children consciously or unconsciously engage in scientific thinking and analysis of situations. This scientific approach to solving everyday problems needs to be encouraged and developed in a formal educational setting where teachers continuously change and organize curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of their children (Poon, Tan & Tan, 2009). The best environment that fosters and develops structured scientific analytical thinking is the school, where the child spends the major section of his/her day when he/she is away from home. It is within the school environment that formal learning takes place. Acceptable attitudes and values which the child inculcates are transmitted by the teacher who is specifically trained to teach at given levels. The training of the teacher in the use of the most effective methods of teaching is therefore the first and foremost important goal preceding the child’s education, especially since it has been established that teachers go on to teach science in the same way that they have been taught (Marshall & Dorward, 2000). Upon investigation, in private as well as public schools, we have been privy to two familiar methods of teaching science in the elementary and kindergarten classrooms. The two common methods are the inquiry and the direct instruction methods of teaching. The inquiry...
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...curriculum program using Problem Based Learning Hortensia Jiménez Díaz Córdoba, Ver. Presented as a poster in the PBL2004 International Conference Cancún, México June 13-19, 2004 Constructivism & PBL Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify if teachers and students from an undergraduate program designed under a constructivist model, using curriculum integration and PBL, perceive the created environment as a cultural system, according to Windschitl (1999). The research work was completed with open questionnaires and direct observations that were used to collect information about the process that is going on in this program. The data obtained was analyzed using the seven essential values of PBL proposed by Keng-Neo, Yih Chyn and Heng Chye (2001) that were related to Windschitl’s elements of a cultural system. The findings show that even when the program has most of the elements proposed by the authors mentioned above, the teachers do not have a deep 2 knowledge about constructivism and its philosophical principles, and they consider PBL just as an alternative way of teaching. A deeper analysis is required to establish which of the factors involved in creating a cultural system are present in this kind of programs and how do these factors contribute to that. Constructivism & PBL 3 Constructivism as a cultural system in an integrated curriculum program using Problem Based Learning According to Windschitl (1999b), constructivism is based in the belief that when...
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...What are your overall thoughts on PBL? Overall thoughts on problem-based learning seem to be very straight forward, in my opinion. The three phases provide a straight forward step by step approach of solving issues while also thinking in depth instead of jumping to conclusions. This will help in the sense of pushing the mind to think beyond the obvious. It is easy to think of a quick solution but generally the outcome is not thought of or even works as expected. Choices of solutions are very much needed regardless of the issue because it takes a great amount of time and sometimes money to come to a solution. Depending on the resources available some may cost money and some are simply straight from the internet anymore but they are to be reliable resources to be of any use. PBL also suggests the open communication between all parties involved which includes sharing of information that has been found. This is an important step in any problem or project that occurs and it should not be taken as if it is a secret that should not be shared. Communication helps the process especially when it comes to problem solving. The third phase of Resolving the Problem points out a step of presenting and justifying the solution. There are many ideas but does it justify the chosen solution. This is an important step because all of the work that has been done could result in a waste of time if the solution cannot be justified. What ideas and plans do you have about approaching...
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...of 12-19 years accounting for 83.08%-90.91%. For this reason, teachers must elevate students’ learning ability and knowledge through temporary assistance like information technology. To teachers and students, the meaning of this incoming digital trend counts for more challenges than opportunities. History, a subject about facts, should also be inextricably linked to digital world. Being a junior high history teacher, the researcher found that it would be better to use a lively way-learning by playing-we can use some digital assistance to arouse students’ learning motivation and academic performance. Moreover, traditionally teacher-centered didactic instruction is progressively substituted by student-centered various interactive learning patterns. The innovating digital learning which claims for enhancing learners’ motivation and initiative exploration is available to all. Terms like E-learning, U-learning, Digital Game-based Learning (DGBL) gradually represent information technology integrated into teaching in school. DGBL was first proposed by Marc Prensky in 2001. Through digital games, learners obtain sense of achievement in solving problems and dealing with challenges. Digital game based learning takes both entertainment and education into consideration. In Prensky’s opinion, digital game based learning will be the main learning pattern in the 21st century, the traditional learning style such as emphasizing reading and writing...
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...input or knowledge and came as a shock to me. I was not very happy and did not know how to react at the moment once informed at five pm of Friday evening. I asked few questions in regards to how quickly this transition was going to happen and how to handle my current projects and work I had. My problem was that I was going to be placed involuntarily in a position, which I have no experience and similarity with my current role. I was fairly new in my current position and now in middle of fiscal year they are throwing me to the wolves with out any financial or supportive incentive After the weekend to think about the situation with a more calm mind, I started to consider the pro and cons. Hence, I realized this transition may end up resulting too many positive opportunities that I would not be exposed to in my current position. At this point I had few alternatives, rejecting the move and risking my job. Accept the move, and just do my job and not be happy. Finally, I can start familiarizing myself in the new department to make my transition more smooth and comfortable. There were many challenges I would have to deal with. The main was balancing my current position pending projects and deal and learning my new position. The new position would be more challenging than my current role I started as a new employee. First I had no experience with the system used in the front end group and training was not offered at the moment. I would have to answer to not one but many...
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...APEC- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration. GLOBALIZATION- The worldwide movement toward economic, financial, trade, and communications integration. Globalization implies the opening of local and nationalistic perspectives to a broader outlook of an interconnected and interdependent world with free transfer of capital, goods, and services across national frontiers. However, it does not include unhindered movement of labor and, as suggested by some economists, may hurt smaller or fragile economies if applied indiscriminately. ECONOMICS- Economics is the study of the production and consumption of goods and the transfer of wealth to produce and obtain those goods. Economics explains how people interact within markets to get what they want or accomplish certain goals. Since economics is a driving force of human interaction, studying it often reveals why people and governments behave in particular ways. OPEN BORDERS- An open border is a border that enables free movement of people between different jurisdictions with limited or no restrictions on movement. A border may be an open border due to intentional legislation allowing free movement of people across...
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...PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING DISCOVERY JOURNAL Subject : ____________________________ Problem Name : _____________________ Class : ______________________________ PBL Team : _________________________ Your Name : ________________________ Date : ______________________________ Facilitator’s comments : Grade : This journal, consisting of 2 parts, is to be completed by each and every student. Part 1: As this is an individual journal, you are required to submit materials and information you have found pertaining to your assigned learning issue(s). These would serve as evidences of your effort in this problem, your research skills as well as your learning. Sources of your research (e.g. titles and authors of books, URLs of web-site, including the specific page of topic reseached, , etc) should be mentioned. Use the following referencing style for (a) Website e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_normalization [Accessed 14 Oct 2001]. (b) Book e.g. Hoyle, E. (1986), The Politics of School Management. London : Hodder & Stoughton, pg. 20-22. My sources of research are: Rev 3.1/2008 Page 1 Part 2: After going through your research materials, check with your facilitator on the scope of your topic by showing him/her your findings before you prepare your notes. Summarise your findings and present them in a way which can help your peers understand your topic better. Be clear, specific and where possible include pictures, diagrams, graphs, demonstrations to help make...
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...Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more than people in other important professionals. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Stakeholders People Sports professionals: those who been successful in sports games, champions, heroes, sports stars Other important professionals: hard working people, specialists, scientists, managers Keywords: Unfair: injustice, bias, sort of discrimination, inequality Fully justified: fair, Agree | Disagree | (KP) Many sports stars earn money than any other professionals | Professionals working harder and serve the humanity with many technological advances | (SS) They make them stars to left their country’s pride and repetition | Professional like doctors spend most their lives studying to succeed in a highly competitive career with many professional milestones. | (DD) Most the money they gain coming from abroad, so it helps their country economy | to Professional like doctors spend most their lives studying succeed in a highly competitive career with many professional milestones. | Moreover, large part of the money they earn goes toward their club | Similarly, scientists spend most their time in the research laboratory to develop new technology breakthrough or product | Many people think that sports stars have the right to earn a large amount of money since they use their talent and most valuable time to practice and exercise. Others think...
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...Being Professional in the Workplace Being professional is one of the main factors to focus on while in the workplace today. “However, there is considerable evidence to suggest that the civil work environment is the exception rather than the norm (Suzanne).” Being professional can show those around you, whether it is customers, friends, or managers, that you take your job seriously. Throughout this paper I will highlight the some of the main characteristics that it takes to be professional in the workplace. These characteristics include: having a nice appearance, having a good attitude, being punctual, and being honest and trustworthy. The first key factor that one should possess to be professional in the workplace is a good appearance. When I think about appearance I think of two sayings that I have heard throughout my life. The first is “dress to impress” and the second is “ everyone remembers the first impression.” In my opinion these two statements relate directly to the importance of appearance not only in the workplace but in life as well. Some of the key areas to a have a good appearance are having a clean body and clean non-wrinkled clothes, which is something that some people forget about for some reason. Being clean shaven is a must for men unless they cannot due to religious reasons. People take you more serious when your appearance is a top priority and it makes you look professional. Secondly, having a good attitude and remaining positive...
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...Week 2 Assignment Wednesday oct 8, 2014 1.What is professionalism? Professionalism describes the qualities, skills, competence and behaviors expected of individuals belonging to any given profession. Professionalism in the workplace is based on many factors, including how you dress; carry yourself, your attitude and how you interact with others. The definition of professionalism indicates that each person perform their tasks with genuine earnest and honesty. It refers to a person doing his / her job with sincerity, and maintaining professional etiquette and ethics in the workplace. 2.Why is goal setting important? Setting goals is a fundamental component to long-term success. The basic reason for this is that you can’t get where you are trying to go until you clearly define where that is. Goals help you focus and allocate your time and resources efficiently, and they can keep you motivated when you feel like giving up. Furthermore, setting and achieving goals translates to feelings of success for both individuals and companies, which in turn spurs greater productivity and confidence. 3.What are Ways of teamwork in the physician’s office? Developing an effective and highly functional staff that puts practice performance first, though, is easier said than done. To a large degree, that’s because medical practices are comprised of a small group of people who work together but perform very different roles. As practice administrator, you can encourage teamwork by modeling good...
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