Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Articulating Axis: Critical Interculturality
| Phase | Time | Activities | Methodology Steps & Details | Adaptation for 1st Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Present | 15 minutes | - Show colorful objects and toys around the classroom.<br>- Ask: "What colors do you see?"<br>- Share a simple story or video about colors in different cultures. | - Pose initial reflection about colors in their environment.<br>- Stimulate curiosity by connecting colors to everyday objects. | Use bright, visual resources and simple language. Encourage students to express their first thoughts with words or gestures. |
| 2. Collect | 20 minutes | - Elicit students’ prior knowledge: "Do you know the names of colors?"<br>- Use a "Color Guessing Game" where students name colors of familiar objects.<br>- Chart students’ responses. | - Gather existing knowledge to inform future activities.<br>- Use visual aids like color cards or toys. | Keep the activity playful; provide hints or reference images. Support limited vocabulary with gestures and pictures. |
| 3. Formulate | 15 minutes | - Define the problem: "How can we learn to recognize and ask about colors in English?"<br>- Write or draw simple problem statement on the board.<br>- Discuss the goal: "We will learn colors and how to ask about them." | - Clarify the task and objectives.<br>- Engage students in understanding what they will do. | Use simple language and visual cues. Make the problem tangible—e.g., "Find toys of different colors." |
| 4. Organize | 20 minutes | - Divide students into small groups (3-4 students).<br>- Assign roles: color finder, questioner, recorder.<br>- Plan activities: color hunt, matching games, asking about colors.<br>- Prepare materials: color flashcards, toys, objects. | - Foster teamwork and strategy development.<br>- Emphasize inclusion and cooperation. | Use familiar, accessible objects. Keep instructions simple and visual. Support social skills and language use. |
| 5. Build | 30 minutes | - Students explore: find objects/toys of different colors.<br>- Practice asking: "What color is this?" and answering.<br>- Create simple sentences: "This is a red ball."<br>- Introduce basic shapes associated with colors. | - Execute strategies: hands-on activities, role-play.<br>- Use visual and tactile resources. | Provide sentence frames and repetitions. Encourage use of English with gestures and modeling. |
| 6. Verify & Analyze | 15 minutes | - Conduct a "Color and Shape Quiz" with pictures and objects.<br>- Students identify colors and shapes aloud.<br>- Peer feedback and teacher observation.<br>- Discuss challenges and successes. | - Evaluate understanding and language use.<br>- Clarify misconceptions. | Use visual cues and praise. Keep assessments informal and supportive. |
| 7. Share | 15 minutes | - Students present their findings: show objects and say their colors and shapes.<br>- Share stories or drawings about colors in their culture or environment.<br>- Reflect on what they learned about colors and asking questions. | - Socialize knowledge and reinforce learning.<br>- Promote intercultural awareness through sharing diverse objects or stories. | Encourage simple sentences and use visuals. Foster respectful listening and sharing. |