Educational Project Plan
Project Name: Classroom Rules
Academic Grade: 1st Grade (Primary)
Main Issue: Respect
Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Articulating Axes: Inclusion
| Stage | Description | Duration | Activities & Adaptations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present | Pose initial reflection about respect in the classroom | 15 minutes | Show pictures or stories about respectful and disrespectful behaviors. Ask students: "What does respect mean to you?" Use simple language and visual aids. |
| Collect | Gather students' prior knowledge about respect and rules | 20 minutes | Group discussion and drawing: Students share what they know about respectful behavior; create a class mind map. Use inclusive language, ensuring all voices are heard. |
| Formulate | Clearly define the problem based on their ideas | 10 minutes | Summarize students' ideas: "How can we make our classroom a respectful place for everyone?" Write collaboratively on a chart, emphasizing inclusion and listening. |
| Organize | Form teams, assign roles, and plan strategies | 15 minutes | Divide class into small diverse groups; assign roles (e.g., speaker, recorder, artist). Plan activities like creating posters or role-plays. Adapt roles to include all abilities. |
| Build | Execute strategies to develop classroom rules respecting diversity | 30 minutes | Each team creates a visual rule poster promoting respect. Encourage inclusion by ensuring all students contribute. Use arts and crafts to support different learning needs. |
| Verify and Analyze | Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies | 15 minutes | Class discussion: Do the rules promote respect? How do they include everyone? Use reflective questions and encourage students to express their feelings. |
| Share | Present and socialize the rules and learnings | 15 minutes | Each group presents their poster/rules. Class votes on the most inclusive rule. Discuss how everyone can follow and promote respect daily. |
| Stage | Activity Description | Time | Adaptations for Inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present | Respect story or picture discussion | 15 min | Use visual stories, puppets, or videos to cater to different learning styles. Simplify language for understanding. |
| Collect | Drawing what respect looks like | 20 min | Provide drawing materials and support for students with motor difficulties. Allow verbal sharing for students who communicate better orally. |
| Formulate | Creating a class question: "How can we be respectful?" | 10 min | Use sentence starters and visual aids. Include students with speech or language challenges. |
| Organize | Team roles with shared responsibilities | 15 min | Ensure diverse groupings; roles are flexible and rotate. Use peer support strategies for inclusion. |
| Build | Making respectful behavior posters | 30 min | Use multisensory materials (felt, stickers). Support students with special needs in expressing ideas through art. |
| Verify and Analyze | Class discussion on the posters and rules | 15 min | Use visual checklists or symbols to facilitate understanding. Encourage all students to share their opinions. |
| Share | Presenting posters and discussing respect in the classroom | 15 min | Display posters in the classroom. Celebrate each group's work to promote inclusion and pride. |
| Knowledge | Skills | Attitudes |
|---|---|---|
| Understand what respect means in the classroom | Collaborate with peers to create rules | Value diversity and inclusion in classroom behavior |
| Recognize respectful and disrespectful behaviors | Communicate ideas about respect effectively | Show respect to classmates and teachers |
| Identify inclusive ways to promote respect | Follow classroom rules that include everyone | Demonstrate empathy and kindness daily |
| Type of Assessment | Method | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Formative | Observation during activities, participation | Monitor understanding and inclusion practices |
| Product-based | Respect rules poster, role-play scenarios | Evaluate comprehension and application of respect |
| Self and peer assessment | Reflection circle, feedback on group work | Foster awareness of respectful interaction |
Summary:
This educational project employs Problem-Based Learning to engage 1st-grade students in understanding and practicing respect within their classroom. Through exploration, collaboration, creation, and reflection, students develop inclusive classroom rules that promote respect for diversity. Activities are adapted to meet the developmental and individual needs of all learners, fostering an inclusive environment that values each child's participation and voice.