Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Articulating Axes: Appropriation of Cultures through Reading and Writing
| Stage | Time | Activities (Description & Adaptation for Middle School) | Methodology Step | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Present | 30 minutes | - Begin with a reflection question: "How do media influence our ideas about health?"<br>- Show examples of health messages in TV, social media, posters.<br>- Facilitate a class discussion to activate prior knowledge. | Pose initial reflection | Students share initial perceptions about media and health messages, setting the stage for inquiry. |
| 2. Collect | 45 minutes | - Students brainstorm and list all media sources they know that promote health (TV, internet, magazines).<br>- Use mind maps to organize prior knowledge.<br>- Encourage personal experiences and examples. | Gather prior knowledge | Students articulate what they already know about health messages in media. |
| 3. Formulate | 60 minutes | - In groups, students define the core problem: "How do mass media transmit messages about healthy lifestyles, and what is their purpose?"<br>- Develop guiding questions for investigation.<br>- Write a problem statement. | Clearly define the problem | Clear understanding of the central issue is established, guiding subsequent activities. |
| 4. Organize | 60 minutes | - Form teams of 4-5 students.<br>- Assign roles: researcher, writer, presenter, evaluator.<br>- Plan tasks: research media messages, analyze content, create a mini media campaign.<br>- Provide templates and guidelines for organization. | Organize teams, tasks, strategies | Teams are prepared with clear roles and a plan for exploration and creation. |
| 5. Build | 120 minutes (2 sessions) | - Teams research examples of health messages in different media.<br>- Analyze messages: language, imagery, purpose.<br>- Synthesize information into a report or presentation.<br>- Develop original health messages promoting a healthy lifestyle. | Execute strategies | Students produce concrete outputs: analyses, messages, or campaigns. |
| 6. Verify & Analyze | 45 minutes | - Present findings to class.<br>- Peer review: evaluate clarity, purpose, cultural relevance.<br>- Reflect on what was learned about media influence and healthy habits.<br>- Use a rubric for assessment. | Evaluate results | Critical thinking about media messages and understanding of healthy lifestyle promotion. |
| 7. Share | 30 minutes | - Each team shares their health message or mini-campaign.<br>- Class discusses effectiveness and cultural appropriateness.<br>- Reflect on the importance of positive health messages in media.<br>- Teachers give feedback. | Socialize & assess | Students demonstrate understanding; collaborative learning and cultural awareness are reinforced. |