Educational Project Plan: "PERSONAL INFORMATION"
Grade: Middle School
Main Issue: Lack of Vocabulary (Falta de vocabulario)
Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Community-Based Learning
Articulating Axis: Critical Thinking
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | PERSONAL INFORMATION |
| Objective | To improve students' vocabulary related to personal information through community-based activities, fostering critical thinking about their own identities and social interactions. |
| Duration | 4 weeks (16 sessions, 2 sessions/week) |
| Target Skills | Vocabulary acquisition, speaking, listening, critical thinking, social participation |
| Moment | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Expected Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moment 1: Identification | 1 session (45 min) | Class brainstorm on what personal information is. | Students share what they think counts as personal info (name, age, hobbies). Use visual aids and simplified vocabulary for ELL learners. | Students recognize key personal info terms and identify their importance. |
| Moment 2: Recovery | 1 session (45 min) | Review basic vocabulary with flashcards and images. | Use pictures of people with labels (name, age, address, phone, hobbies). Students match words with images. | Reinforce basic vocabulary, address gaps, and set foundation. |
| Moment 3: Planning | 1 session (45 min) | Design a community survey about personal info. | Students collaboratively plan questions in English (e.g., What's your name? How old are you?). Role-play and peer feedback. | Develop confidence in question formulation; plan community engagement. |
| Moment | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Expected Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moment 4: Approach | 1 session (45 min) | Community survey execution. | Students visit classmates and staff to ask questions using the prepared questionnaire. Use simplified language and gestures. | Practice real-life communication, reinforce vocabulary in context. |
| Moment 5: Comprehension and Production | 2 sessions (90 min total) | Data collection and presentation. | Students compile responses, categorize data, and create simple charts or posters. Practice speaking and writing. | Use vocabulary in context; develop data interpretation skills. |
| Moment 6: Recognition | 1 session (45 min) | Vocabulary quiz and reflection. | Multiple-choice and matching activities based on learned words. Students reflect on their learning. | Solidify vocabulary; encourage self-awareness. |
| Moment 7: Correction | 1 session (45 min) | Peer correction and teacher feedback. | Students review their presentations and correct language mistakes with guided support. | Improve accuracy; foster critical self-evaluation. |
| Moment | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Expected Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moment 8: Integration | 1 session (45 min) | Create a "Personal Info" booklet. | Students compile vocabulary, photos, and sentences about themselves to share with the class. | Personalize vocabulary, build confidence, and enhance critical thinking about identity. |
| Moment 9: Dissemination | 1 session (45 min) | Present booklets to classmates and community members. | Students explain their personal info in English; invite feedback. Use questioning strategies. | Foster oral skills, community engagement, and critical reflection. |
| Moment 10: Considerations | 1 session (45 min) | Group discussion on what was learned and challenges faced. | Reflect on vocabulary growth, communication skills, and social participation. | Deepen understanding of personal growth and language use. |
| Moment 11: Progress | 1 session (45 min) | Set future language goals and self-assessment. | Students identify new vocabulary they want to learn; plan next steps. | Promote autonomous learning and critical thinking about language development. |
| Activity Type | Duration | Purpose/Outcome | Adaptation for Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainstorming | 45 min | Activate prior knowledge | Visual aids, simplified language |
| Flashcard matching | 45 min | Vocabulary reinforcement | Pictures and words for visual learners |
| Community survey | 90 min | Real-life application | Role-play, gestures, peer support |
| Data presentation | 45 min | Critical thinking, data handling | Simple charts, guided questions |
| Vocabulary quiz | 45 min | Self-assessment | Multiple-choice, matching |
| Booklet creation | 45 min | Personalization, reflection | Use of images, sentence starters |
| Presentations | 45 min | Oral communication | Support with prompts, peer encouragement |
End of Project Plan