Certainly! Below is a comprehensive educational project plan for Kindergarten students based on the Service-Learning methodology, focusing on the theme "My Favorite - Introduce Myself," with an emphasis on critical interculturality. The activities are adapted for a single student over 60 minutes, including an online worksheet and virtual classroom activities.
Educational Project Plan: "My Favorite - Introduce Myself"
| Component | Details |
|---|
| Project Name | My Favorite - Introduce Myself |
| Grade | Kindergarten (Ages 5-6) |
| Main Issue/Problem | The student will be able to describe favorite things (food, colors, animals), as well as introduce themselves in English, including age. |
| Scenario | Classroom, Virtual Learning Environment |
| Methodology | Service-Learning (with a focus on Critical Interculturality) |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Materials | Online worksheet, pictures of foods, colors, animals, virtual platform (e.g., Zoom, Google Classroom), drawing tools |
Stage 1: Starting Point (Sensitization)
| Time | Activities | Objectives | Methodology Steps | Notes |
|---|
| 10 mins | Introduction & Greetings | Build comfort, establish a welcoming environment | Engage in simple greetings, introduce the theme "My Favorites", show pictures of diverse foods, colors, animals from different cultures | Use friendly language, encourage responses, foster intercultural curiosity |
| Discussion | Sensitize the student about diversity of preferences | Ask: "What is your favorite color? Do you like different foods? What animals do you like?" | Use visuals to stimulate interest and relate to their own experiences |
Stage 2: What I Know and What I Want to Know
| Time | Activities | Objectives | Methodology Steps | Notes |
|---|
| 10 mins | Self-Assessment & Curiosity Building | Activate prior knowledge, identify learning goals | Ask the student to share what they already know about describing favorites in English | Example prompts: "Can you say your favorite color? Your favorite animal?" |
| Research & Inquiry | Define what the student wants to learn | Guide the student to express their curiosity ("I want to learn how to say my favorite food in English") | Use simple language, encourage questions about diverse cultures' foods, animals, etc. |
Stage 3: Planning the Solidarity Service (Project Planning)
| Time | Activities | Objectives | Methodology Steps | Notes |
|---|
| 10 mins | Designing the Self-Introduction | Prepare the student to present themselves | Guide the student to choose their favorite items and formulate simple sentences ("My favorite color is...") | Use visual aids (pictures, drawings) to assist in planning |
| Create a Personal "My Favorites" Poster | Engage in creative activity | Assist in drawing or selecting images for the worksheet | Emphasize cultural diversity, introduce new vocabulary |
Stage 4: Executing the Service (Presentation)
| Time | Activities | Objectives | Methodology Steps | Notes |
|---|
| 15 mins | Student's Self-Introduction | Practice speaking skills, intercultural awareness | Student presents their favorite food, color, animal, and age in English | Provide encouragement, use visual cues, and positive reinforcement |
| Share with Classroom (Virtually) | Foster intercultural exchange and confidence | Optional: Student shares their poster and introduces themselves in a virtual circle | Record if possible for reflection |
Stage 5: Sharing, Evaluation, and Reflection
| Time | Activities | Objectives | Methodology Steps | Notes |
|---|
| 10 mins | Reflection & Feedback | Encourage self-awareness, intercultural understanding | Discuss what they learned about themselves and others | Ask questions like, "Did you learn something new about your favorite things or friends?" |
| Virtual Sharing & Appreciation | Celebrate the effort, reinforce intercultural values | Share the student's presentation with peers or family, emphasizing diversity and respect | Use positive language, highlight cultural diversity in preferences |
Adaptation for Critical Interculturality
Incorporate diverse cultural examples of foods, animals, and colors in the visuals.
Encourage the student to express their own preferences and be curious about others' choices.
Foster respect and appreciation for different tastes and cultural backgrounds during sharing.
Use language that promotes understanding and acceptance of diversity ("Different countries have different foods, colors, and animals, and that makes our world beautiful!").
Online Worksheet (Sample Content)
| Section | Activity | Instructions | Example |
|---|
| 1. My Favorite Color | Draw your favorite color | Color the circle that shows your favorite color | [Color circle] |
| 2. My Favorite Food | Match picture to words | Drag the food picture to the correct name | Pizza, Sushi, Fruit |
| 3. My Favorite Animal | Write or say the animal | Say "My favorite animal is..." | Dog, Cat, Elephant |
| 4. My Age | Write your age | Write or say your age in English | "I am 6 years old" |
Summary
This project integrates Service-Learning stages to foster meaningful, intercultural, and reflective learning. It enables the student to not only learn basic English vocabulary and self-introduction skills but also to appreciate cultural diversity, promoting critical interculturality from a young age.
Note: The activities are designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and adaptable to virtual environments, ensuring that the student actively participates in their learning process.