Educational Project

Certainly! Below is a comprehensive educational project plan for "Hello! - Introduce myself" designed for 1st-grade students, following the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology, with an emphasis on Critical Interculturality. The plan spans 4 weeks, with weekly sessions of 60 minutes, involving 2 students in a classroom scenario.

Educational Project Plan: "Hello! - Introduce myself"

Component	Details
Project Name	Hello! - Introduce myself
Grade	1st Grade (Primary)
Duration	4 weeks (4 sessions, 60 min each)
Group Size	2 students
Main Issue/Problem	Students will learn to interact and introduce themselves using basic English vocabulary: greetings, personal info, colors, numbers, and expressing preferences, fostering intercultural awareness.
Scenario	Classroom setting with interactive activities
Methodology	Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Axes	Critical Interculturality

Week 1: Present & Collect

Stage	Time	Activities	Objectives	Adaptations for Level
Present	10 min	- Teacher shows images of greetings ("Hello!"), numbers, colors, and asks: "Have you seen or used these words before?"	- Spark initial curiosity about the topic	Use simple language and visual aids to ensure understanding
Collect	15 min	- Students share what they know about greetings, colors, numbers, and how they say hello in their language/culture	- Activate prior knowledge	Use gestures and visual cues for support
Discussion	15 min	- Talk about the importance of greeting and introducing oneself in different cultures	- Build cultural awareness and respect	Simplify explanations to their level, encourage sharing personal experiences
Reflection	10 min	- Students express what they want to learn about introducing themselves in English	- Set learning goals	Use drawing or simple sentences to express ideas
Closure	10 min	- Summarize the session with a song or short video about greetings	- Reinforce initial ideas	Use engaging multimedia suitable for 1st grade

Week 2: Formulate & Organize

Stage	Time	Activities	Objectives	Adaptations for Level
Formulate	15 min	- Define the problem: "How can I introduce myself in English?"	- Clarify learning focus	Use visual posters with key phrases ("Hello!", "My name is...")
Organize	20 min	- Divide students into small teams	- Foster collaboration	Assign roles (e.g., speaker, recorder, presenter)
Task Planning	15 min	- Each team creates a simple "Introduction Card" with their name, favorite color, and age	- Prepare for building activity	Provide templates and word banks suitable for their level
Strategy	10 min	- Practice pronunciation and basic phrases	- Build confidence	Use repetition and choral speaking

Week 3: Build & Verify

Stage	Time	Activities	Objectives	Adaptations for Level
Build	25 min	- Students practice introducing themselves in pairs, using their "Introduction Cards"	- Apply vocabulary and phrases in context	Use visual supports and peer feedback
Verify and Analyze	20 min	- Record short videos of students introducing themselves	- Self-assessment and peer review	Offer guidance on positive feedback and encouragement
Discussion	10 min	- Reflect on what was easy/difficult	- Develop self-awareness	Use simple guiding questions and encourage expressive language
Closure	5 min	- Share videos with the class	- Celebrate achievements	Highlight progress and intercultural respect

Week 4: Share & Intercultural Reflection

Stage	Time	Activities	Objectives	Adaptations for Level
Share	20 min	- Students present their videos to the class	- Foster confidence and communication skills	Support with prompts and praise
Assess	15 min	- Class discussion: "What did you learn about others' cultures and languages?"	- Promote intercultural understanding	Use guiding questions to facilitate participation
Reflect	15 min	- Students draw or verbally share what they like most about introducing themselves and learning about others	- Personal and intercultural reflection	Use visual aids and simple language for expression
Closure	10 min	- Sing a greeting song in English and other languages	- Reinforce learning through music	Incorporate multicultural songs for intercultural appreciation

Summary of Key Activities & Their PBL Structure

PBL Stage	Activities	Time Allocation	Purpose	Adaptation Notes
Present	Show greetings, ask questions	10 min	Spark curiosity	Visual aids, simple language
Collect	Share prior knowledge	15 min	Activate prior knowledge	Use gestures, drawings
Formulate	Define the problem	15 min	Focus learning	Visual posters
Organize	Team creation, plan tasks	20 min	Foster collaboration	Clear roles, simple templates
Build	Practice introductions	25 min	Apply learning	Repetition, peer support
Verify & Analyze	Record & review videos	20 min	Self and peer assessment	Positive feedback focus
Share	Present videos & reflect	30 min	Demonstrate and socialize learning	Celebratory, intercultural emphasis

Critical Interculturality Integration

Throughout the project, students explore how greetings and introductions differ across cultures.

Activities include comparing their own greetings with those from other cultures, fostering respect and curiosity.

Use multicultural songs, stories, and images to highlight diversity.

Encourage students to share greetings or words from their cultural backgrounds.

This structured plan ensures active engagement, cultural awareness, and language development aligned with 1st-grade capabilities, using problem-solving as the core approach.