Formal and informal education writing
Formal and informal education writing
https://cdn.naaee.org/sites/default/files/eeworks/files/k-12_student_key_findings.pdf
Activity:
Look over these resources and select one lesson plan that you would be interested in teaching:
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/lessonplans/
https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/73131.html
Assignment:
1. Select 3 key points from the reading posted above and briefly reflect on them.
2. Once you have selected your lesson plan from one of the resources listed above, read through it carefully. Then do the activity on your own (as best you can, with whatever supplies you have on hand).Write up a summary to outline and explain your selected lesson plan. What age(s) is the lesson for? What is the core lesson / objective that this lesson plan is focused on? Why did you select this lesson plan? What information does it share that you think would be fun to teach to others? What would you change/improve about this lesson plan? Is it easily adaptable to younger or older age groups? Do you think it would make learning this material fun and accessible to students?
(Please be sure to provide the direct link to your lesson plan in your discussion board post!)
I will be posting examples to show you how I want it written and how it is once its accepted thank you!
Requirements: however long it needs to be
i will be sending you examples from students that are posting there\\\’s early. These examples would be how I want it written and done basically with your own work though obviously.
Example 1:
1. Kids who have trouble learning and those who don’t can benefit from environmental education. According to the text, “The review suggests that the versatility of environmental education can contribute to a number of different outcomes across a broad spectrum of learning styles.” I find this to be important because traditional learning does not always help all kinds of students. As a result, some students struggle more to obtain and learn the information taught. However, environmental education allows all types of learners to collaborate and discuss what they are exploring.
The environment-based approach, which has a hands-on aspect, allows students to be more engaged and be actively learning. When students are more engaged, they are more likely to remember the information associated with the activity. Especially now, students lack engagement more than ever since they can’t interact with their teachers and peers as they would before Covid. I feel that all students, especially younger children are struggling with the monotony of virtual learning. Also, the environment in which students learn can impact how engaged they are. I think it is a good idea for students to learn in different surroundings because they can be stimulating.
According to Standford University experts, numerous positive results have derived from environmental education. One of them is an increase in academic performance. The text states, “Studies documented that students gained knowledge in a variety of areas, including the environment, mathematics, chemistry, biology, ecology, and more.” As a result, students will retain the information better, especially in subjects that tend to be more challenging like the ones listed. Furthermore, environmental education would increase the number of students who go into STEM fields.
2. The lesson plan that I selected is called “Where is Away?”. This lesson applies to different ages. To be specific, it is for children in grades 5 through 8. There are multiple goals associated with this lesson plan. However, the overarching objective is to serve as an introductory lesson to educate students on the foundations of where our garbage goes after being thrown away and inform them how waste stream reduction is helpful. In particular, it examines regional issues and their own choices. I selected this plan because I believe teaching children how garbage affects the earth is crucial to help take care of the environment. Furthermore, I think it would be fun to teach others how making small simple changes to our lifestyle can create a huge impact on our environment. Specifically, I like the “Little Free Lunch” activity because it actively engages students and it helps them see how they can personally reduce the amount of waste they use. To help improve the plan, I would ask students if they knew what “The Three ‘R’s (and a C!)” stand for to help them be more involved rather than me just telling them what they are. Also, I think it would be beneficial to have students bring back their garbage after lunch to do the “Little Free Lunch” activity rather than listing out regular lunch items. I think this lesson is easily adaptable to younger and older age groups. At first, I did think it was targeted towards younger children, but I can see how this lesson can be modified for both age groups, and the complexity can easily be changed. Overall, I do believe this lesson plan would allow students to access and have fun with the material.
Link: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/lpaway.pdf
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