Present | 1 session (45 min) | - Initiate a discussion with images of posters, signs, and dialogues (e.g., "What do you see? What do you think it means?")<br>- Show familiar signs (e.g., "Exit", "Restroom") with pictures | - Pose reflective questions<br>- Show visual aids<br>- Stimulate curiosity | - Observe images<br>- Express what they see and feel<br>- Share initial ideas | Use colorful, clear images and simple language to engage students’ attention and encourage participation. |
Collect | 1 session (45 min) | - Elicit students' prior knowledge about signs and messages<br>- Use drawing or matching activities to recall previous experiences | - Facilitate sharing<br>- Use prompts like "Have you seen this before?" | - Share personal experiences<br>- Draw or match images related to signs/messages | Use simple, familiar examples and encourage drawing or pointing to previous experiences to connect prior knowledge. |
Formulate | 1 session (45 min) | - Guide students to define the problem: “How can we understand messages in pictures and signs?” | - Help students articulate the question in simple terms | - Express their understanding<br>- Discuss what they think makes a message clear | Use age-appropriate language and visual aids to help students articulate their ideas clearly. |
Organize | 1 session (45 min) | - Divide students into small groups (3-4 students)<br>- Assign roles (e.g., reader, drawer, checker)<br>- Plan activities: selecting images, discussing messages | - Organize groups<br>- Clarify tasks and strategies | - Collaborate within groups<br>- Share ideas and plan actions | Use simple instructions and visual task charts to guide group work. |
Build | 2 sessions (2x45 min) | - Students find or create collages using magazines, drawings, and printed images<br>- Label images with words or short messages<br>- Discuss the meaning of each collage | - Provide materials<br>- Guide students in selecting images and labeling | - Cut, paste, and label images<br>- Work creatively to build their collages | Provide pre-cut images and templates to simplify the activity. Focus on fun, creative expression. |
Verify & Analyze | 2 sessions (2x45 min) | - Students present their collages to classmates<br>- Discuss what messages they included and why | - Facilitate presentations<br>- Encourage questions and feedback | - Share their work<br>- Explain their message choices | Use simple questions ("What is this about?") and praise effort to build confidence. |
Share | 2 sessions (2x45 min) | - Students display collages around the classroom<br>- Group discussion about cultural messages and images | - Organize sharing sessions<br>- Summarize key learnings | - Present their collages<br>- Talk about what they learned about messages and cultures | Create a “Gallery Walk” to promote visual learning and peer appreciation. Use encouraging language. |