Educational Project Plan: "My English Helper"
Grade: 6th Grade (Primary)
Main Issue: Lack of exposure to the English language outside the classroom
Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Community-Based Learning
Main Axes: Appropriation of Cultures through Reading and Writing
| Phase | Moments | Duration (Approximate) | Main Activities | Adaptation for 6th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | 1. Identification | 1 class (45 min) | Brainstorming about how students experience and use English outside class | Use simple surveys, group discussions, and visual aids to identify exposure gaps |
| 2. Recovery | 1 class (45 min) | Collect stories, images, or examples of students' interactions with English | Use storytelling and sharing sessions to recover experiences | |
| 3. Planning | 1 class (45 min) | Set goals for increasing exposure, decide activities, assign roles | Develop a shared action plan, ensuring activities are age-appropriate | |
| Action | 4. Approach | 1 week (2 sessions) | Introduce cultural reading materials (stories, songs, videos) | Use engaging multimedia, simple texts, and visuals to approach cultures |
| 5. Comprehension and Production | 2 weeks (4 sessions) | Read selected materials, discuss, and create related writing tasks | Include comprehension questions, drawing, and writing simple sentences | |
| 6. Recognition | 1 week (2 sessions) | Share and celebrate students' work, recognize cultural aspects | Organize mini-exhibitions, presentations, or "cultural days" | |
| 7. Correction | Ongoing (throughout) | Provide feedback on reading and writing activities | Use positive reinforcement, peer-review, and simple correction strategies | |
| Intervention | 8. Integration | 2 weeks (4 sessions) | Connect activities with real-world exposure (e.g., virtual tours, cultural exchange) | Use technology, virtual visits, and community involvement |
| 9. Dissemination | 1 week (2 sessions) | Present projects to peers, parents, or community | Prepare presentations, posters, and performances suitable for 6th graders | |
| 10. Considerations | Ongoing | Reflect on progress, challenges, and next steps | Use reflection journals, group discussions, and feedback forms | |
| 11. Progress | Final assessment | Evaluate skills development and cultural understanding | Use simple quizzes, portfolios, and self-assessment tools |
| Phase / Moment | Time Allocation | Activities | Description | Adaptation for 6th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Planning | ||||
| Identification | 1 class (45 min) | Brainstorm and survey | Students share how they encounter English outside school; use visuals to guide discussion | Use pictures, videos, and easy questions to facilitate participation |
| Recovery | 1 class (45 min) | Collect stories and images | Students bring or share personal stories, photos, or media related to English exposure | Encourage storytelling, drawing, and sharing in small groups |
| Planning | 1 class (45 min) | Set goals and roles | Collaboratively create an action plan to increase exposure (e.g., watching English videos, reading books) | Use student-friendly language, assign roles, and create a visual plan |
| Phase 2: Action | ||||
| Approach | 1 week (2 sessions) | Introduce cultural materials | Present stories, songs, videos about different cultures, emphasizing English-speaking countries | Use age-appropriate multimedia, subtitles, and interactive activities |
| Comprehension & Production | 2 weeks (4 sessions) | Read, discuss, write | Read short stories or articles, answer comprehension questions, write simple reflections or sentences | Use guided questions, drawing, and sentence starters |
| Recognition | 1 week (2 sessions) | Share works | Students present their writings, drawings, or recordings about cultures | Organize mini-exhibitions, performances, or "cultural days" |
| Correction | Continuous | Feedback | Provide constructive feedback, encourage peer review | Use positive reinforcement, focus on efforts and improvements |
| Phase 3: Intervention | ||||
| Integration | 2 weeks (4 sessions) | Connect with real-world | Virtual visits, online cultural exchanges, or inviting community members | Use technology, prepare questions, involve families |
| Dissemination | 1 week (2 sessions) | Present projects | Students prepare presentations, posters, or performances for classmates and community | Emphasize creativity, clear communication, and cultural respect |
| Considerations | Ongoing | Reflection | Students reflect on what they learned, challenges faced, and future goals | Use journals, group discussions, and self-assessment checklists |
| Progress | Final week | Evaluation | Use quizzes, portfolios, and self-assessment to measure growth | Keep assessments simple, interactive, and encouraging |
This comprehensive project aims to enhance students' exposure to English outside the classroom by connecting cultural understanding with reading and writing activities in a community-oriented framework, fostering appreciation for diverse cultures while improving language skills.